‘From [Alan] Watts, we learn that desire may be the royal road to truly experiencing reality as gift, of the most recklessly generous kind.’ How Alan Watts re-imagined religion, desire and life itself Chris Harding (now at Bsky) bit.ly/3OfL0gs

Looking forward to discussing Chris Harding (now at Bsky) 's new book The Light of Asia: A History of Western Fascination with the East with him at Daunts Marylebone on Wednesday - tickets here: dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/ch…

'bubbling with critical energy, sharply observed insight and welcome touches of humour' A great review of Chris Harding (now at Bsky)'s new book THE LIGHT OF ASIA in The Tablet thetablet.co.uk/books/10/24049…

Japan has had a vexed relationship with Jesus ever since European missionaries arrived on its shores... 🔓 With the new adaptation of #Shogun starting today, Chris Harding (now at Bsky)’s article from last year is now free to read for the next 7 days at buff.ly/3T9x1LX

This was a great conversation!

We look ahead to Persian New Year hearing about research into music , poetry and history from Ide Haghi & Julia Hartley University of Glasgow / Sussan Babaie The Courtauld + michelle assay w/ Chris Harding (now at Bsky) Listen 10pm 📻BBC Radio 3 or here 🎧bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h…

Happy nowruz to all those celebrating!

The psychedelic renaissance | Chris Harding (now at Bsky) engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-psy…

For BBC Radio 4, Chris Harding (now at Bsky) explores Robert Pirsig's 'Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'. Chris's latest book, THE LIGHT OF ASIA, is out now, published by Allen Lane 📻 Radio 4, 20:00, 18 May 🌐 After broadcast, on bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… or BBC Sounds

Japan’s genius for crafts | Chris Harding (now at Bsky) engelsbergideas.com/reviews/japans…

Is there a case for decolonising the philosophy curriculum? Chris Harding (now at Bsky) thinks so: 👇buff.ly/3KMQjSx

Japan's time of monsters | Chris Harding (now at Bsky) engelsbergideas.com/essays/japans-…

Why do Modi and Xi Jinping care so much about Buddhist reincarnation? Read Chris Harding (now at Bsky) on the geopolitics of the Dalai Lama’s succession plan:👇 buff.ly/4dknGIJ

The worlds of the Japanese woodblock | Chris Harding (now at Bsky) engelsbergideas.com/reviews/yoshid…

Modi’s strategy is to leverage India’s spiritual wealth abroad as a soft power asset. Read Chris Harding (now at Bsky) on the politics of yoga:👇buff.ly/4dVqix9

Looking forward to speaking with Paul Lay this Saturday at the #BuckinghamHistoryFestival about the West's age-old fascination with Asia. Come along if you can! Allen Lane buckinghamhistoryfestival.org/speakers/chris…

The great trade routes, criss-crossing east to west, continue to fascinate. The intimately connected world of the silk roads | Chris Harding (now at Bsky) engelsbergideas.com/reviews/the-in…

When Edo became Tokyo | Chris Harding (now at Bsky) engelsbergideas.com/essays/when-ed…

Everyone’s favourite Japanese literary rebel is back. Chris Harding (now at Bsky) reads Murakami’s newest book: 👇buff.ly/40QUlCr

Love this cartoon intro to one of Japan's most famous poets, Matsuo #Basho. Spot on about the religious (Zen) aims of his craft. #haiku #Zen