Urthona Issue 26
LANDSCAPES OF THE MIND
Issue (26) June 2009
This issue explores the theme of landscapes inner and outer. We present the work of three visionary
artists deeply inspired by notions of landscape and mindscape. Also featured: substantial previews of
complete chapters from two recently published novels, philosophy in the movies, interview with
translators of the great Sanskrit poet Ashvaghosha.
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| * | Bleakness and Joy 
The unjustly neglected Scottish painter Joan Eardley returned constantly to the wild and often bleak
coastline of Fife, north of Edinburgh. Landscape painting of this calibre has the power to evoke the
play of the elements with a precision and sublimity which can humble our superficial selfhood and its
petty strivings. |
| * | Poet of Absence and Presence 
Very possibly the foremost nature poet at work in Scotland today, John Burnside, is inspired by the
same coastal landscape of Fife. He evokes the mystery and strangeness both of the wilderness and of
familiar domestic objects. |
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Inner Landscapes 
Talented Buddhist painter Vidyalila (Val Hudson) who works in a more abstract manner: her wonderful
paintings evoke moods of physical landscape and inner spiritual moods at the same time. |
| * | Golden Sunflowers 
Vishvapani discovers how Buddhist ideas have influenced Western culture over the last 200 years, from
Wagner to John Cage |
| PLUS FEATURES and REVIEWS | |
Now published annually, Urthona has expanded! This new issue has 64 pages, with many more in full colour. A feast for the senses and for the mind, which will provide inspiration throughout the coming year.
