Journey to the North (Part 6) - Ashes

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 6) With Master Shi now dead, Tian packs his bags ready to depart, and waits for Dai's final decision.

Incense sticks, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 5) - Jewels

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 5) The donated jewels are stolen, Master Shi 's health deteriorates and Tian nervously awaits Dai's response.

 

 

Golden temple roof, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 4) - Wood

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 4) Dai opens up about her life and work, and Tian tells her about his dream.

Wooden entranceway, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Journey to the North (Part 3) - Stone

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 3) Tian talks with Dai again, then his dream returns, this time with a new twist.

View from Dailou Peak, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

 

Journey to the North (Part 2) - Gold

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 2) While his master falls ill, he meets a young nun and finds himself attracted to her.

Stupa, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)