Getting to heart of Buddhism
18 Jan 2013 4:33 AM IST
In a world full of commotion and pandemonium, finding peace and happiness has eventually turned into an elusive reality. While each one is making a hue and cry over things lost and disturbed, Buddhism seems to be a helpful resort.
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts has organised an international conference and exhibition — Atisa and Cultural Renaissance, with an aim to highlight the contribution of the saint philosopher.
The three-day event is an attempt towards building a cultural bridge between India and China, by bringing together and creating awareness about the life and work of Atisa which has never been explored before.
‘The international conference and exhibition is a celebration of peace, compassion, love and sacrifice, symbolised by Atisa. It tries to portray the trans-cultural renaissance through photo documentation from Bangladesh (his birthplace), Indian monasteries where he studied and was indoctrinated, Indonesia, where he went on a perilous journeya and his sojourn to Nepal and China, where he lived for 13 years and passed away in 1052,’ said Dipali Khanna, Member Secretary, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
The conference brings together eminent scholars, archeologists, art historians, explorers, experts from museums from different parts of the world like Professor Atmadi Brahmantyo (Indonesia), Christel Pilz (German), Prof. Dr Dan Martin (Isreal), Prof. Gabrielle Yablonsky (the US) and Prof. Liu Yongzeng (China).
The exhibition showcases photographs of temples, monasteries and relics of Atisa documented from remote areas of Western and Central Tibet, China.
On the sidelines of the event, special interactive workshops will take place showcasing butter sculptures of Buddhas and sand tableaux. An Odissi dance performance and documentary films shown on the life and legacy of Atisa will be a part of the event.
DETAIL
At: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
On Till: 18 January
Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts has organised an international conference and exhibition — Atisa and Cultural Renaissance, with an aim to highlight the contribution of the saint philosopher.
The three-day event is an attempt towards building a cultural bridge between India and China, by bringing together and creating awareness about the life and work of Atisa which has never been explored before.
‘The international conference and exhibition is a celebration of peace, compassion, love and sacrifice, symbolised by Atisa. It tries to portray the trans-cultural renaissance through photo documentation from Bangladesh (his birthplace), Indian monasteries where he studied and was indoctrinated, Indonesia, where he went on a perilous journeya and his sojourn to Nepal and China, where he lived for 13 years and passed away in 1052,’ said Dipali Khanna, Member Secretary, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
The conference brings together eminent scholars, archeologists, art historians, explorers, experts from museums from different parts of the world like Professor Atmadi Brahmantyo (Indonesia), Christel Pilz (German), Prof. Dr Dan Martin (Isreal), Prof. Gabrielle Yablonsky (the US) and Prof. Liu Yongzeng (China).
The exhibition showcases photographs of temples, monasteries and relics of Atisa documented from remote areas of Western and Central Tibet, China.
On the sidelines of the event, special interactive workshops will take place showcasing butter sculptures of Buddhas and sand tableaux. An Odissi dance performance and documentary films shown on the life and legacy of Atisa will be a part of the event.
DETAIL
At: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
On Till: 18 January
Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
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