Journal
Stories of craft, heritage, and sacred art — from the workshops of Regong to the collectors of Singapore.
Nine Bodhisattvas: A Collector's Guide to Sacred Iconography
Each Bodhisattva carries distinct meaning, attributes, and protective power. Learn which sacred figure aligns with your birth year and personal aspirations. What Is a Bodhisattva? In Mahayana Bud...
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The Eye-Opening Ceremony: When a Thangka Comes Alive
The final brushstroke on a Thangka's eyes transforms canvas into sacred object. We document this extraordinary ritual — known as kai yan — and the monk-arti...
Why Singaporeans Carry Gold Blessings on Their Phones
Across hawker centres and boardrooms alike, a quiet tradition is emerging: 24K gold-plated Bodhisattva cards tucked behind phone cases. We explore the inter...
From Ore to Altar: The 24K Gold Leaf Process
Tracing the journey of pure gold from raw mineral to the luminous leaf that gives Thangka paintings their otherworldly glow — a process unchanged for centur...
The Last Regong Masters: Guardians of a Dying Art
In the remote valleys of Qinghai Province, where the Tibetan Plateau meets the sweep of the Yellow River, a handful of master artists carry the weight of a ...