Sorrows From Daily Life
Photographer Kai Wai Wong is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ongoing project ‘Faint Sorrow’. To see Kai ’s body…
The Performance
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: The Awakening of Zen By: Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki “Oh! ancient pond! A frog leaps in,…
Music | Rokudan By Masayuki Koga | From the Album Eastwind: Japanese Shakuhachi Music
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Rokudan Worldwide,…
Music | First Image By Uttara-Kuru
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: First Image…
Away From It All
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Four Huts Asian Writings on the Simple Life Translated by Burton Watson QUIET DAYS ON MOUNT…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Tian Mi Mi Performed By Teresa Teng | A Chinese Music Classic
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection Chinese music is soothing to the soul. Both instrumental and vocal or combination of…
Music | Vung La Me Bay By Nhu Quynh (2018)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Vung La…
Temple Walls | Japan
Photographer Ryuten Paul Rosenblum Roshi (a lineage holder in the tradition of Dongshan and Dogen) is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo…
Hong Kong People Speak
President Xi Suffers Embarrassing Defeat From Hong Kong People Voting Overwhelmingly for Pro-democracy & continued chip chip chipping away of iron grip In Hong Kong…
Silodrome | The Thrill, The Rush & The Cheers Keeping A Dying Sport Alive | India
Documentary Photographer Abhirup Dasgupta is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Tryst with Death’. To see Abhirup’s body…
Creative Analysis & Keep Going Until Drop
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Samurai Strategies 42 Martial Secrets From Musashi’s Book Of Five Rings By: Boye Lafayette De Mente…
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Indonesian Music: Suarasama-Fajar Di Atas Awan
This song totally relaxes me. Sometimes when I do not have time for meditation, I will listen to a couple tracks of music and Fajar Di…
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the Seeker went east hoping to locate peace world changed wealth and power is the game Philosophers long ago left on steam engine trains …
Urban Landscape Depicting Daily Life Stories | Thailand
Photographer Piyatat Hemmatat is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Civilisation’. To see Piyatat ’s body of work, click…
Nationalism | A Glossy Word For Ethnic Cleansing
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema Myanmar is for Buddhists! India is for Hindus! Make America great again! Global warming warnings and…
Liangshan Mountains, Sichuan, China
Photographer Mesa Guo is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Mesa’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Chongqing | The Gateway To The West
Photographer Holly Wilmeth is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘China’ series. To see Holly’s body of work, click on…
Let Go
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Living the Martial Way How to develop attitudes based on the ancient Asian martial arts. (A…
Music | Oni-mo-naku (Even a demon cries) By Wadaiko Matsuriza (2002)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Oni-mo-naku (Even a…
Cookbook Review | The World Of Kebabs By Anand Prakash | Over 100 Recipes From Around The World
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Whether I’m travelling and eating kebabs or satay at a…
Music | Hanami odori East Asia Japan | From the Album Flower Dance: Japanese Folk Melodies (2008)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen to a sample and available on Amazon.com below: Hanami odori Worldwide,…
The Power of Ethnicity in the Islamic Religion
Palestinians Rohingya Syrian Kurds Uighurs Why is their blood considered not as sacred as other Muslim blood? Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
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Rohingya Muslims Violently Tossed from their homes It is ethnic cleansing Myanmar’s hidden nightmare Why do only a few care? Copyright© Edge of Humanity…
Music | Flute And Drum At Sunset Performed By Yu Cheng | From Album Chinese Masterpieces of the Pipa and Qin (2007)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Chinese Masterpieces…
Music | Qoshchinor By Sevara Nazarkhan | From the Album Tortadur (2011) | Music of Uzbekistan
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * Listen to sample and available on Amazon.com below: Qoshchinor Worldwide, Timeless & Diverse…
Music | Tara By Yungchen Lhamo | Tibetan Music (2006)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Tara Worldwide, Timeless…
Music | Atlantis Angelis By Patrick Bernhardt (14:00 Minutes) | From The Atlantis Angelis CD | Outstanding Relaxing Music (2002)
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: Atlantis Angelis…
Music | The Fisherman’s Song at Dusk Performed By Hong Ting
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * Available on Amazon.com below: The Fisherman’s…
Dhaka | DARK
Photographer Mushfiqur Rahman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Mushfiqur’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Finding The Way
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Classics of Buddhism And Zen Volume Two (Zen Reader) Page 129 The Collected Translations Of Thomas Cleary…
The Road From Bagan To Mandalay
It was Saturday afternoon and the next bus did not leave until Monday. We were able to catch a ride with a guy who was…
Life On The Irrawaddy’s Muddy Waters
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey ŚAKRA This delving day Of distracting thoughts Brings no…
Megacity Vibe | Tokyo
Photographer and Fujifilm X-Series Ambassador Rinzi Ruiz is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From the ‘Tokyo [color]’ series. To see…
Simple Lives In Northern Vietnam
Photographer Wouter Vanhees is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘THE NORTH’. To see Wouter’s body of work,…
How Mind Robbing Technology Aide Governments & Elite To Dominate The Essence Of Man
Written by: Life Coach Carioca Da Gema In the effort of sinking its teeth even deeper into its citizen’s lack of freedom, China is…
Russian Ice | Lake Baikal
Landscape Photographer Vadim Gvon is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Lake Baikal’ series. To see Vadim’s body of work,…
Artist Exposé | Urban
Photographer JH Martin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see JH ’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Alibaba Opens Doors to American Businesses
Alibaba today announced that American small and medium size businesses can now sell on their worldwide website. United States companies will be able to reach Alibaba’s…
Back Into The Spotlight | Little Kim’s New Toy
Iran Dominating News Little Kim Also Needs Attention Shows off New Or Refurbished Submarine Not Painted Yellow However Maybe ?????? Fires Long range ballistic missiles …
Top 100 Songs Of Hermit Poet’s Music Collection | Discovery of India by Ravi Shankar
I love India. The people, sights, colors, scents, sounds, food, music, yoga, spirituality, etc, all make me feel happy. It is easy to get swallowed up…
Captivity In The Mirpur Zoo, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Photographer Shafiqul Islam is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Prisoners’. To see Shafiqul ’s body of work,…
Historic Buildings | Armenia
Architectural and Fine Art Photographer Michael Glenister is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Historic Sites’series. To see Michael ’s…
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Nighttime Yogyakarta Indonesia Becak Driver Took me around Inner bowels Backstreets Where Have-Nots Moving about Eating Drinking Nothing serious to care about Copyright© Edge…
Asia | Street Photography
Photographer James Aitken is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see James’ body of work, click on any photograph. …
Orphans Of War
Artist and Photographer Nevzat Yıldırım/Albumen Gallery is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the book ‘After the Conflict’. To see…
Reddish Days In Asia
Written By Poet and Photographer J H Martin @ A Coat for a Monkey NO NEWS A man got out of his car…
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It was early morning along the Ganges River in Varanasi India. I took this photograph of a man wrapped in a saffron color robe, meditating…
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Kyoto Japan Dimly lit hanging lanterns Elegantly dressed Determined Geisha Glide Along Narrow Cobbled Walkways Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
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Trump Offers Little Kim FREE Publicity Toss Brutality Into Kimchi Meanwhile Population Scavenge For Grass to eat If you have found this poem informative, please…
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India Wealth and poverty Fried samosas and chutneys Motorized rickshaws New cars Tradition fading fast Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 If my poetry…
Music | Chinese Box Soundtrack Theme By Graeme Revell
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection. Chinese Box is an fantastic movie that takes place in Hong Kong, before and after…
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Make Hong Kong Dollar No time wasters or sleepers Proud Smart Work harder Eat & drink Shop Bet on winners Youth want changes from leaders…
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Bangkok Tuk-Tuks Night markets Singha beer Tom Yum Goong Soapy massages Bar stops Buddhist Wats Your Thai Girlfriend Says “it’s up to you” Copyright© Edge…
Commuting In Yokohama | Single Exposure Stories
Photographer Yasunori Murayama is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ongoing project ‘Moonless Moonlit Nights’. To see Yasunori ’s body…
Cookbook Review | The Food And Cooking Of Korea By Young Jin Song
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: The Food and Cooking of Korea By…
Asia | Travel Photography
Photographer Alexandre Sattler is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this travel photography. To see Alexandre’s body of work click on any photograph. …
The Sadhus’ Way
Have you ever just wanted to walk away from it all? Require no home, no car, no job, no responsibilities, and just wander around without a…
Between Spirituality & Tradition | Muay Thai
Photographers Matteo and Anna @ Nutshell Travel are the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributors of this documentary photography. From the project ‘MUAY THAI’. To see…
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The Great Deal Work Accumulate Spin money wheel Freedom on sale Chinese Communist Party Heavy hand on scale Copyright© Edge of Humanity LLC 2019 …
Dressing Up To Play Games | China’s Youth & Cosplaying
Photographer Daniele Mattioli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the ongoing project ‘Cosplayer in China’. To see Daniele’s body…
Japan | Past, Present & Future | Symbolism & You
Photographer Atom is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the series ‘JAPONISM & MINIMALISM’. To see Atom’s body of work,…
Megacity Vibe | Shanghai
Senior Retoucher and Photographer Alexis Goodwin is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the projects ‘Shanghai Dreams Part 1 & 2’. …
Travel Photography
Photographer Michael Jennings is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Michael’s albums, click on any photograph. …
Bareback & Barefooted | Child Labor Providing Favorite Pastime In Moyo Island, Indonesia
Photographer Alain Schroeder is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Kid Jockeys’. To see Alain’s body of work,…
“Pet ka sawaal hai ji! Hum log kya kare?” | The Back-Breaking Working Conditions On India’s Road Construction Sites
Teacher and Documentary Photographer Amlan Sanyal is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Men at Work’. To see…
Under The Hood
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Zhuge Liang (181-234 AD) Mastering The Art Of War The Way Of The General Pages 221-222…
People & Their Quotidian Lives | India
Photographer Sanghamitra Bhattacharya is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Sanghamitra’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Georgia
Photographer Filip Machac is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the series ‘Georgia oh my mind’. To see Filip’s body of…
Japan
Photographer Jesse Freeman is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Jesse’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Death & A Methodical Cremation Ritual With A 3,000-Year-Old Pyre | Manikarnika Ghat
Photographer Madhur Dhingra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Tandav | The Dance Of Death’. To see…
Street Storytelling
Photographer Sébastien Rivest is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. From the ‘BLACK & WHITE’ portfolio. To see Sébastien’s gallery, click…
Music | Taiji no Yume By Yoshiko Sai
This song was selected from the Hermit Poet’s Music Collection * To listen on YouTube CLICK HERE * CD available on Amazon.com below: MANGEKYOU(paper-sleeve)(reissue) Worldwide,…
DARK | Zenkō-ji Temple, Nagano, Japan
Photographer Tadashi Onishi is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Prayers In The Dark’. To see Tadashi’s body of…
Book Review | Japanese Death Poems | Written By Zen Monks And Haiku Poets On The Verge Of Death | Compiled And With An Introduction By Yoel Hoffmann
This is another outstanding collector’s book from Tuttle Publishing. If you are a poet, interested in Japanese history and culture, or love reading poetry (especially haiku)…
Buildings From The Communist Regime
Photographer Karol Palka is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘EDIFICE’. To see Karol’s body of work, click…
Vanishing Serenity
Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series Source: Poem by: Saigyo (1118-90) From the book: The Japanese Tea Garden By Marc Peter Keane (Page…
Book Review | The Zen Life | Text By Koji Sato | Photographs By Sosei Kuzunishi | Translated By Ryojun Victoria
It has been long time since I have read this book. This is another old book I found covered with dust, behind one of the wood…
Burma | Fine Art Photography
Photographer Monica Denevan is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Burma’ series. To see Monica’s body of work, click on…
Marked For Demolition & Resettlement | Before & After | Pengerang Malaysia
Photographer and Storyteller Wilfred Lim is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the projects ‘Red Note & Red Note –…
How Changes Guide Our Existence | Rebirth, Self & Enlightenment
Photographer Madhur Dhingra is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘Suññatā – The Great Void’. To see Madhur’s…
Klong Toey Slum | Bangkok
Documentary and Portrait Photographer Sam Gregg is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these photographs. From the project ‘Neon Dreams’. To see Sam’s body…
Cookbook Review | The Complete Vietnamese Cookbook By Ghillie Basan
This book was hand-picked for review, from The Hermit Poet’s International Cookbook Collection. Hermit Poet’s notes: Vietnam is an intense place, moving from…
Baikal’s Shamans | Their Stories & Path Of Self Discovery
Documentary Photographer Alina Desyatnichenko is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Baikal of Wonders’. To see Alina’s body…
Bright Night Lights | Asia
Photographer Teemu Jarvinen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this street photography. To see Teemu’s body of work, click on any image. …
Daily Life | Russia
Photographer Frank Herfort is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the project ‘Russian Fairy Tales ’. To see Frank ’s body…
The View From Above
Videographer and Photographer Tristan Zhou is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. From the ‘Aerial’ gallery. To see Tristan’s body of work,…
Life’s Moments
Photographer Yann Lenzen is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. To see Yann’s body of work, click on any photograph. …
Elderly & Isolated In Siberia | The Stories Of Former Female Reindeer Herders
Photographer Oded Wagenstein is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘LIKE LAST YEAR’S SNOW’. To see Oded’s body…
Coffee Shop Stories
Photographer and Writer Sandipa Malakar is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the series ‘Coffee house in light and shadow’. …
The Beauty Of Impermanence In A Fruit Box & A Japanese Card Game
Photographer Shinya Masada is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this photo essay. From the project ‘HANAFUDA SHOUZOKU’. To see Shinya’s body of work,…
Searching For Bicycles In Beijing
Photographer and Visual Artist Zhao Xiaomeng is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the book/project ‘Bicycles in Beijing Now’. To see…
