Buddhism Trends

Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear

maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween

Without a doubt, London-based fashion label maharishi has been on fire this month. Last week, the brand teamed up with Dosnoventa, a specialty bike brand, to develop and launch a collaborative... MORE

Philosopher-Honoring Vintage Apparel

Teejerker Celebrates the Works of Alan Watts in New Capsule

London-based vintage fashion label Teejerker introduces its latest collection and it is inspired by Alan Watts. Watts was a British writer and philosopher born in Chislehurst. He was notable for his... MORE

8-Bit Cryptocurrency Collectibles

Takashi Murakami Created His First Series of NFT Artwork

Takashi Murakami is known for his vibrant anime-inspired pieces and collaborations with celebrities and luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton, and now, the Japanese artist has created his first NFT... MORE

Meditation-Enabling Chairs

The 'Petal Chair' Supports Sitters in the Sukhasana Position

The ‘Petal Chair’ is a wellness-focused seating solution that will offer sitters a place to rest easy while reading or relaxing and also support their daily meditative practices when... MORE

Detailed Limited Edition Lithographs

Available at Print Them All, Cryptik's Creations are Gorgeous

These ultra-intricate limited edition lithographs can be the perfect design-forward embellishment for the naked wall. Created by renowned visual artist Cryptik, the artworks are sized 76 cm by 76 cm.... MORE

Mixed-Reality Art Experiences

hakuhodo-VRAR is Turning a National Treasure into a MR Experience

Tokyo-based mixed-reality lab hakuhodo-VRAR is set to turn a Japanese national artwork exhibit into an interactive experience by using HoloLens. The experience will be applied to The Folding Screen... MORE

Embedded Buddhist Shrines

Arch Studio Carved This Shrine Into a Grassy Berm

Certain schools of thought in Buddhism espouse the notion of ridding materiality from one’s existence, and the Buddhist shrine built by Arch Studio seems to be in line with this ethos. The... MORE

Zen Office Interiors

This Office Space Was inspired by Japanese Architecture and Buddhist Values

This Zen office space was split into two distinct themes for its comfort areas – one inspired by a resort hotel and the other a garden. Designed for the job search company ‘Indeed’... MORE

Recycled Volcanic Stone Buildings

The 'Buddhist Learning Center' is Built from Reused Materials

In Buddhism, material possessions are fleeting and inconsequential, so it makes sense that the new ‘Buddhist Learning Center,’ also known as ‘Jetvana,’ uses primarily... MORE

Illuminated Buddha Chairs

The 'Sereno Armchair' Lets Consumers Relax in Buddha's Lap

While Buddhism preaches release from earthly possessions, even devotees might be interested in taking a sit on the Sereno Armchair. The glowing, polyethylene Buddha sculpture doubles as a... MORE

Spiritual Question-Answering Robots

The 'Xian’er' Robotic Monk Answers Spiritual Questions

Created by the Longquan Buddhist Temple just outside of Beijing, China the ‘Xian’er’ robotic monk is designed to answer spiritual questions about life. Currently able to answer about... MORE

Celebratory Tree-Planting Campaigns

This Country Celebrated a Royal Birth by Planting Trees

The South Asian country of Bhutan recently honored a royal birth with a celebratory tree-planting campaign that more than doubled the country’s previous record of planting 49,672 trees in a... MORE

Industrial Chapel Architecture

Tsunyuji Temple's Modern Renovation Mirrors Tokyo's Urban Landscape

The Tsunyuji Temple is an industrial chapel that has undergone a recent and visually striking renovation. Located in a busy part of Tokyo, the spiritual structure embodies a less than traditional... MORE

Controversial Religious Barbies

The Buenos Aires Exhibit is Cancelled Due to Death Threats

An exhibit featuring 33 one-of-a-kind religious Barbies has been cancelled due to death threats. Although this doesn’t come as too much of a shock considering how touchy a subject matter... MORE

Flavorful Thai Posters

These Posters for Simply Asia Give a Vibrant Taste of Thailand

With messages that read “I like it hot,” “I like it fresh” and “I like it sweet,” these posters by Bittersuite raise awareness that you can get a taste of... MORE

Hypnotic Spinning Sand Performances

Artist Michael Gardener Creates Mesmerizing Patterns with Hand

The work of Russian artist Michael Gardener is absolutely hypnotic. His latest performance video clocks in at just over15 minutes, but a person may not even notice the passage of time as they stare... MORE

Colossal Religious Figure Sculptures

Two Giant Naked Buddhas Scale a Building in China

The religious figure associated with Buddhism can often be depicted in various ways, but the two giant naked Buddhas that are seen scaling the side of a building in Jinan, Shandong province, China,... MORE

Stylized Religion Sweaters

This Limited Edition Printed Sweater Features a Hindu God

From printed sweaters to home decor, there is a current fad in Buddhism-inspired recreations. This particular sweater by New York-based company Cake similarly takes inspiration from religion-related... MORE

Enlightenment with Compassion

Bob Thurman Talks Transcending Ideologies in His Buddhism Speech

The introduction to compassion is the first step towards achieving an inter-connectivity with peace, according to Bob Thurman in his Buddhism speech. Everything in a person’s life is... MORE

98 Religiously Inspired Fashions

From Religious Fashion Couture to Austere Convent Editorials

While religion bodes a great influence among every and all societies worldwide, it is evermore interesting to see it crossing over into the realm of fashion as these religious fashion inspirations... MORE

Spiritual Junk Food Art

My Body is a Temple Uses Mandalas Made Out of Unhealthy Comestibles

My Body is a Temple by Sylvain Dumas is a photographic series that takes teeth-decaying junk food and turns it into to spiritual Mandalas. These significant circles are associated with Tibetan... MORE

Sophisticated Sustainable Furnishings

Boris ‘Enlightenment Series' Explores Religion

Recently at the world’s biggest design exhibition Boris unveiled their newest design collection ‘The Enlightenment Series’ by Boris. The ‘Enlightenment Series’ is compromised of four... MORE

Cardboard Maze Exhibits

Michelangelo Pistoletto's Mirror of Judgment is Divinely Disorienting

The Mirror of Judgment solo exhibit is both disorienting and divine. The disorienting aspect comes from the fact that it is one big maze made out of swirling cardboard pieces. The divine aspect is due… MORE

20 Buddhist Innovations

From Viral Dalai Lama Peace Initiatives to Buddhist Furniture

These Buddhist innovations are sure to rock the world of the Dalai Lama when he visits the White House. These Dalai Lama peace initiatives have inspired many and I wonder if the Dalai Lama knew how innovative… MORE

10 Buddhavations to Honor the Dalai Lama

Buddhists all over the world are supporting the Dalai Lama, who has been hospitalized in New Delhi in the middle of a world tour to promote Buddhism. While these 10 articles below can’t accelerate the… MORE