35 of the approximately 200 Buddhist figures discovered buried in Qingzhou, China, ten years ago are part of the The Lost Buddhas exhibition, taking place at the Art Gallery of NSW, until 23 November 2008. While many of the figures are in surprisingly good condition despite being buried for over 800 years, the reason for their interment remains a puzzle. Despite their long stint underground, the ... Read full entry
The Lost Buddhas of Qingzhou
Posted by John Lampard on Monday, 1 September, 2008 to the events subset
Explore Karma at UNSW on Bodhi Nite
Posted by John Lampard on Friday, 1 August, 2008 to the events subset
Spotted the UNSW UNIBUDS stall outside the UNSW library as I was heading to my lunch meeting earlier, and have been reading about this year's "Bodhi Nite" which happens on 30 August, at the Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Bodhi Nite, is an anniversary to commemorate the wonderful birth of this society, and its journey which we have become a part of. ... Read full entry
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