Symbolism in Buddhist Art with Jonathan Landaw

One of the most striking aspects of Tibetan Buddhism is its wealth of visual imagery. Ranging from the tranquility of a serenely poised meditator to the dynamic energy of fantastic, wrathful-looking beings, this vivid and diverse imagery often leaves Western observers as puzzled as they are fascinated. Who are these figures and what do they represent? In this evening’s PowerPoint presentation, Jon Landaw—author of Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice—will focus on the ways in which this imagery illustrates the path of the altruistically-minded bodhisattvas, those spiritual practitioners dedicated to achieving full spiritual enlightenment in order to be of maximum benefit to others. Jon has selected a variety of images designed to serve as a colorful introduction to the world of these supremely dedicated beings and the qualities of compassion, wisdom and skillful means they embody. Q&A session will follow.

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