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)

Journey to the North (Part 1) - Dust

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.

Yungang Caves, Datong, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)

On Tarryoh (Part 6) - Clouded Future

A thousand years in the future industrial civilisation has faded, and a peaceful society finds itself under threat from inside and out...

Cossack camp (Picture: Encyclopaedia of Ukraine)

On Tarryoh (Part 5) - The Die is Cast

A thousand years in the future industrial civilisation has faded, and a peaceful society finds itself under threat from inside and out...

Old Tree (Photo: libraryoferana)

On Tarryoh (Part 4) - Out of the Frying Pan

A thousand years in the future industrial civilisation has faded, and a peaceful society finds itself under threat from inside and out...

The Crooked Tree (Photo via wisefreaks )

On Tarryoh (Part 3) - A Foot in Two Camps

A thousand years in the future industrial civilisation has faded, and a peaceful society finds itself under threat from inside and out...

Campfire  (Photo: Wikimedia)

On Tarryoh (Part 2) - Into the West

A thousand years in the future industrial civilisation has faded, and a peaceful society finds itself under threat from inside and out...

Plumas National Forest (Photo: Anne Yost/USDA )

On Tarryoh (Part 1) - In the Forest

A thousand years in the future industrial civilisation has faded, and a peaceful society finds itself under threat from inside and out...

 

Algonquin Park, Ontario (Photo: All Ontario)