茶與對話: 藏傳佛教聖地

This conversation was recorded on Wednesday, 六月 10, 2020.

Get a peek inside the museum’s Tibetan Buddhist shrine room and learn about the cultural and religious significance of the shrine’s objects in this special virtual experience. Buddhist shrines are often filled with images of enlightened beings and powerful deities and offerings. Shrines can be found in small domestic altars, city-center stupas, and mountaintop cave throughout the Himalayas. This virtual talk explores the different practices that take place within and around Tibetan Buddhism’s sacred spaces. Speakers include Rebecca Bloom, a co-curator of the exhibition Encountering the Buddha, scholar Khamo Kyi, and Margaux Ruon, Alice S. Kandell Fellow in Thangka Conservation.

https://asia.si.edu/exhibition/tibetan-buddhist-shrine-room/

Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Encountering the Buddha: Art and Practice across Asia

Lead Sponsor
The Robert H. ñ. Ho Family Foundation

About Tea and Conversation with the Freer and Sackler:
Embark on a virtual journey across Asia through this series of informal and illuminating talks with Freer and Sackler curators and special guests. Each session provides an in-depth look at one aspect of the museum or delves more deeply into a special topic related to our exhibitions. One of the benefits of enjoying the museum from home is bringing your own cup of tea, and each session will include special tea tips and recipes.