Introduction to the Dharma Heritage Project
In 1989, after more than ten years of photographing, studying, and practicing Buddhism in Los Angeles and completing his book, Taking Refuge in L.A: Life in a Vietnamese Buddhist Temple, Don Farber established the Dharma Heritage Project to photograph Buddhist life internationally. He worked without bias towards any particular Buddhist tradition and with a view that all three traditions - Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana - are equally important manifestations of the Buddha’s teachings. Farber believed strongly that this project was important and, with a leap of faith, he began extensive travel in Asia to photograph Buddhist life. Farber has been compelled to carry out this work in support of Buddhism because the principle of ahimsa, or nonviolence, which is at the heart of the Buddha's teachings and is manifested in Buddhist societies, is critically important in order to generate peace in the world. Mr. Farber is committed to recording Buddhist life as a legacy for present and future generations. He has carried out this work in nine countries to date and eventually will photograph and film Buddhist life in all the traditional Buddhist countries and in the West.
DON FARBER PHOTOGRAPHY
