The funeral rites of Gopan Swami, a 69-year-old man, attracted attention after his family's claims of samadhi required legal intervention. Exhumation and post-mortem of his body confirmed a natural ...

is devoted entirely to examining the art and culture of Sufism, offering a unique space where spiritual contemplation meets artistic expression. Sufism, often regarded as the mystical dimension of ...

Lanzetta focuses mostly on mystical religious traditions—such as Buddhist ... Lanzetta’s own artworks, reminiscent of ancient Byzantine art, are intermingled and used to highlight the mystical ...

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. The Vancouver Art Gallery invites visitors to delve into the mystical landscapes of British ...