This video captures the “Space for Mind, Space for Art” exhibition in Lambeth, London at The Spring from 28th May – 3rd June 2012, the first major exhibition the Diamond Way Foundation has undertaken in the UK. The exhibition linked Tibetan Buddhist treasures with modern art and local artists.
Diamond Way Buddhism’s exhibition “Space for Art” in Lambeth draws acclaim
June 25th, 2012The “Space for Mind, Space for Art” exhibition was the first major exhibition the Diamond Way Foundation has undertaken in London or the UK. For the first time the exhibition linked the treasures of Tibetan Buddhism to modern art and local artists. It was held in Lambeth at The Spring from 28th May – 3rd June 2012, and was made possible by a number of donors and sponsors.
The interior of The Spring was transformed into a gallery
The exhibition aimed to build a rich and atmospheric experience for people to enter into the realms of the Buddhas and a contemporary art response. This came from local artists in Lambeth whose works were displayed alongside pieces of national significance kindly loaned by the British Council Collection.
Diamond Way Buddhism at Exeter Respect Festival
June 17th, 2012
Exeter Buddhist Centre recently manned a stall for the two day Exeter Respect Festival in Belmont Park, Exeter on 2-3 June 2012.
The Exeter Respect Festival is an expanding and very popular local community festival. It was launched in a very small way a few years ago to celebrate cultural diversity in the city. Since it moved outdoors, into Belmont Park, it has increased hugely in popularity and now has lots of delicious and exotic food on offer, as well as music, singing and dance from around the world.
Today is Saga Dawa Düchen, a “Ten Million Multiplier”
June 4th, 2012
Buddha statue in Bodh Gaya
Today, 4 June 2012, is “Saga Dawa Düchen”, the full moon day on which the birth, enlightenment and passing into Parinirvana of the Buddha is celebrated in Tibetan Buddhism.
“Art of Enlightenment” Exhibition in Brighton
May 29th, 2012
Dorje Chang Statue
In connection with the ‘Space for Mind, Space for Art: treasures of Tibetan Buddhism and contemporary responses‘ which is happening this week at The Spring Project, in Lambeth, London, the sangha in Brighton decided to put on their own exhibition ‘Art of Enlightenment’.
Meeting of Faiths – H.H. 17th Karmapa’s first visit to the UK
May 17th, 2012
Karmapa London 2005 interfaith Event (photo copyright Thule G. Jug)
In eager anticipation of the fourth visit to the UK of H.H. 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, we reflect on his first momentous visit in 2005. Here we reproduce a report from the press at the time, it can also be found here.
Space For Art Exhibition in Lambeth, 28 May – 3 June 2012
May 11th, 2012
From May 28 to June 3 this year, Diamond Way Buddhism will be hosting in Lambeth, London an exhibition of Tibetan Buddhist Art. The exhibition is entitled ‘Space for Mind, Space for Art: treasures of Tibetan Buddhism, and contemporary responses’. The website for the event is www.spaceforart.org.uk.
