A series of photographs evokes a spiritual and geographical journey, as Collins leads the reader into a world of contemplation and simplicity. Opening with a photograph of a red-robed monk, profiled as he reads in the cameo of a monastery window, this collection of photographs are paired with short passages from sacred Buddhist texts that transform the intangible into the tangible. An exploration of Tibet, China, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam, it depicts the organic nature of Buddhism as a way of life in colour landscapes, still lifes and portraits.
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Sharon Collins' photographs have been published editorially, in advertizing and as fine arts both in the United States and internationally. Her fine arts photographs have been exhibited nationwide and internationally as well and are included in several prominent private, corporate and museum collections. Collins has twice been a European Publishers' Award for Photography finalist.
When not traveling, Sharon Collins makes her home in New York City.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Ms. Collins' book, with its vivid photographs and excerpts of Buddhist philosophy, will enlighten and refresh you. Are you having a particularly stressful holiday season? Are you having a hard time in your life? Sit down with "To the Light" and be transported to Buddhist Asia and a more accepting, peaceful and long-lived philosophy than we in the West are accustomed to. This is a beautiful book which you will pick up again and again -- I know I will.
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The reader/viewer is gently led along a path filled with beauty humor love comfort and peace. Stylistically each photograph displays a compassionate understanding and depth of feeling for these areas of the world seemingly untouched by modernity ... simple, still and open.
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Sharon Collins shows a real talent in capturing these unusual images. Each image evokes interest in the subjects: what are they doing? why are they doing it? what does it mean to be Buddhist? An excellent collection.
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Enchanting
This is an enchanting book. The pictures simultaneously sparkle with fascinating subjects and evoke trance-like timelessness. But there is something else that is special. Read more
Published on January 25, 2004 by garygeo
Wonderful!
I loved Sharon Collins's book! Having traveled in many of the countries she photograhed, I was immediately transported back to enjoy the amazing landscapes and intimate protraits... Read more
Published on January 24, 2004
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- The Connected Discourses of the Buddha: A New Translation of the Samyutta Nikaya, 2 Vols. by Bhikkhu Bodhi in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Anonymous in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Bhagavad Gita (Spanish Edition) by Consuelo Martin in Back Matter
- Buddhist Scriptures (Penguin Classics) by Anonymous in Back Matter
- The Illustrated Tibetan Book of the Dead: A New Reference Manual for the Soul by Stephen Hodge in Back Matter
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