Wu Tao Tzu had the greatest influence on the painting of the Far East. What Michelangelo Buonarroti was to the West, he was to the Far East. His life coincided with the “golden age of Chinese culture”, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong (712-756) of the Tang dynasty. He was born around 689 in a … Read more
In the immediate vicinity of Hiroshima, along the coast of the Japanese Inland Sea Seto, lies Itsukushima, a small island of great significance to Japanese history and culture. Itsukushima is home to the most important Shinto shrine in this part of Japan, which is why the island is also known as Miyajima, derived from the … Read more
A thousand candles can only be lit by one candle, and the life of that candle will not be shortened. Happiness is never diminished by sharing. Buddha Every year, Buddhists around the world celebrate the day of Buddha’s birth. Depending on the calendar used, in different countries, this day is celebrated on different dates, with … Read more
