Lapis
Lapis

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From the surface to the abyss

Go down gently, at your own pace.

1 · Surface

The Medicine Buddha

Who he is, where he comes from, what his texts say and what science says. To understand him in a few minutes, even if you know nothing about Buddhism.

Who is he? · 27 ancient texts · History · Science

Discover him

2 · Light

Art & music

365 statues and paintings from museums around the world, quotations from the sutras, videos and chants. A pleasure for the eyes and ears.

Works · Quotations · Videos and chants

See the works

3 · Clear waters

Places & practice

The temples where you can see him, the days he is celebrated, retreats and courses to practise. Useful if you travel or want to learn.

Places by country · Festivals · Retreats and courses

Find a place

4 · Twilight

Labels

Places, projects, works and shops that Lapis has checked, with their written consent. Each label says what was checked and when. To choose with confidence.

Three free labels · Evidence · Date

See the labels

5 · Deep waters

Causes worth knowing

46 very transparent charities that help homeless, ill or disabled people, nature and animals. To know where to give, if you wish.

46 charities · Public accounts

See the causes

6 · Festival

Lapis Festival

Under construction

A Lapis festival is being prepared. Nothing is open to the public yet.

Learn more

7 · Abyss

Scientific research

My own research, in progress. The main dossier is open to all; the detailed annexes need a code.

Read the dossier

Last of all

Lapis Creations

A free catch-all: what Lapis makes on the side, in no particular order. Games, music, and other experiments over time.

More creations will land here.

Back to the surface

Image of the day

The Buddha, Japan
Bunkazai Hogo Iinkai, 1957 · public domain

The Medicine Buddha: his sūtra, his places, his art

A simple, peaceful guide to the Medicine Buddha: his sūtra, the places where he is honoured, his art and his music.