The New York Times – T Magazine:
Buddhism’s lessons on transience have had incredible staying power.
Category: Buddhism
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In Tibet, a Writer Finds Peace on a Trek to 18,000 Feet
The New York Times – Travel:
A writer grapples with the death of her sister, and the end of a marriage, during a challenging trek in Tibet.
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Yogyarkata, Indonesia Is Where Javanese Culture Begins
The New York Times – Travel:
The Indonesian city is home to some of the greatest Hindu and Buddhist temples, a thriving food scene and an area known as the Cosmological Axis, a cradle of Javanese culture.
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The New York Times – Travel:
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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Gardens of Stone, Moss, Sand: 4 Moments of Zen in Kyoto
The New York Times – Travel:
The city’s dry gardens seem timeless, but as these relatively new versions show, their design is still evolving. They offer spots for quiet contemplation in an increasingly overtouristed city.
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A Japanese Festival of Fire and Spirits
The New York Times – Travel:
During Setsubun celebrations in Kyoto, demons and bad luck are banished as people prepare for the start of the new year.
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Lampang: a Thai City With Charm and Without the Crowds
The New York Times – Travel:
Centuries-old wooden temples, a graceful river and an unexpected chicken fixation make Lampang, in Northern Thailand, a delightful destination away from the crowds.
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Behind the Story: How a Writer Prepared for a 40,000-Mile Trip
The New York Times – Travel:
The dozens of books that T writer Aatish Taseer read before his journey through Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq, and what he learned from each pilgrimage.