The Weird and the Wonderful
At the last minute a court in China has decided to postpone judgement on a living Tibetan Buddha.
Phurbu Tsering Rinpoche faces allegations of illegally possessing weapons and seizing government land.
The delay is widely interpreted as promising by legal experts. It is incredibly rare for a Chinese court to issue a delay and signs suggest that both the international public audience and the highly spirited defence has resulted in on-going judicial debate in China.
The prayer wheel or mani wheel (handheld version) is typically made from leather, stone, metal and wood although rough cotton is sometimes used. The prayer wheel is a spindle decorated with the Sanskrit mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ although variations of this are possible. The prayer wheel allows the teaching of Buddha “turning the wheel […]
Syncretism is the process in which a collection of beliefs and understands – once seperate and from different origins – begin to merge and share elements. Modern occult is particularly marked for its syncretism although practitioners have always been interested and willing to learn from other teachings. The internet is a primary enabler of syncretism […]
Walk past any high street jeweller today, and you will notice a distinct shift in how consumers buy gems. Buyers are increasingly rejecting mass-produced pieces in favour of jewellery with genuine provenance and personal meaning. Birthstones, gems intrinsically tied to a birth month, are naturally driving this trend, offering a perfect blend of aesthetic appeal […]
