RELIGIOUS ART | NEWS OF WEEK

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By TAHLIB

Don't ever follow artists or religious ideas simply because they echo what you already believe. Buddhist author Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano counsels that "Along that easy course there is no new discovery of truth, only more stale habit." Having the courage to explore new ideas is the premise behind a new theatre production in NYC, "Jesus in India" where the lost 17-years of Christ's life (ages 12-30) are explained as a period of travel studying Buddhism and Hinduism in India. That is why "Jesus in India" (above) is my NEWS OF WEEK.

In other Religious Art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Buddhism in Art: Sanjay Kumar imagines the evolution of Buddha-hood  [More News]
• Christianity in Art: Pope Benedict gives up title along with his ruby red shoes [More News]
• Hinduism in Art: Self-appointed Hindu spokesman demands museum censorship [More News]
• Islam in Art: Met Museum curator gives background on Moroccan plaster carvers [More News]
• Judaism in Art: Mark Podwal's Purim artwork is for any time of the year [More News]

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