Buddhist Arts Events
Fall 2002

- Lecture on Buddhism and Film
- Lectures on Buddhism and Art
- Exhibition of Buddhist art
- Statue Dedication and Open House

Friday, October 25, 7:30pm
PUBLIC LECTURE ON BUDDHISM AND FILM
The Most Important Thing Is The Empty Screen
Michael Wenger, Buddhist name Dairyu (Big Dragon) has practiced at the San Francisco Zen Center for 30 years. He is currently Dean of Buddhist Studies, sits in meditation posture daily and shows movies. He is married and studies with his 15 year old son.
At the SF Buddhist Center - Western Buddhist Order, at 37 Bartlett Street near (21st/ Valencia), by donation.


Friday, November 15 (through Saturday, Nov. 23)
EXHIBITION: In-Form, In-Emptiness:
Art informed by Buddhist Practice
An exhibition of work by artists influenced by Buddhist meditation and practice. All welcome.

Reception and Talks on Buddhism & Art: Friday, Nov. 15, 7 - 9pm
Exhibition Hours:
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10am - 5pm
Mon-Fri 5 - 6:45pm
At the SF Buddhist Center - Western Buddhist Order, 37 Bartlett Street near (21st/ Valencia), by donation.

If you would like to contribute art to this show, download this call for artists (Word document). Deadline for submissions is Oct. 26.


Saturday, Nov. 23, 2-4pm
STATUE DEDICATION CEREMONY
Buddhist Festival, Open House, and Dedication. All welcome.
A welcome and dedication for our new Earth-Touching Buddha statue, carved out of wood by Chinese Buddhist artisans at Wu Tai Mountain, near Inner Mongolia. At the San Francisco Buddhist Center - Western Buddhist Order.

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