Dunhuang

buddhist magic

Ideas Archaeology

A Buddhist Book of Spells

Scholar Sam van Schaik discusses Buddhist Magic and the disappearing act around the dharma’s supernatural history. (Plus, six Buddhist enchantments for curious practitioners.)

Interview with Sam van Schaik by Julia Hirsch

Culture Art

Roderick Whitfield Discusses Buddhist Cave Art

As reported by the American Museum of Natural History, As goods and people traveled along the Silk Road, many passed through the oasis city of Dunhuang, China, home to incredible caves that contain a treasure trove…

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