In Ukraine started days of Buddhist culture

From September 25 to October 11 in the Ukrainian House will host a traditional (since 2012 was a break) festival “Days of of Buddhist culture.” Guests waiting for events, thematic lectures and film, the exhibition “Treasures of Tibet”, travel stories Buddhist countries, workshops on meditation and study of Tibetan language.

“Treasures of Tibet” – the only exhibition Wandering Ukraine, dedicated Himalayan region and its cultural heritage. The idea originated in 2004 and due to collectors and enthusiasts collected more than 300 exhibits. It masks and sculptures from plaster, wood, metal, musical instruments, painting, embroidery, carving, engraving, ethnic jewelry, ritual and everyday things. “Treasures” already visited Luhansk (where the exhibition originated), Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Feodosia, Alushta, Sevastopol, Lviv, Lutsk, Chernihiv and Poltava. This festival will be able to estimate the beauty and Buddhist Kiev.

Among the exhibits – unique works of art that were created in the workshops and monasteries in India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. They have deep symbolic significance that goes beyond just artistic expression. Every detail, gesture and color, outside or link to attribute different level of meaning and significance. This symbolism is based on the Buddhist worldview as the exhibition demonstrates. There is also an exhibition that reflects the most important moments in the life tibettsiv, their way of life and traditions.

Exhibition opens tomorrow – 25 September. Ticket price: 50 UAH.

In addition, the Ukrainian House held tours, lectures will take place: on Tibetan medicine, thanko-painting, slideshow and story about the pilgrimage to Buddhist places.

Thus, during the festival will be the lecture “Myths and facts about Tibetan Buddhism,” a master class on Buddhist art – thanky. 29 September and 6 October at 19:00 there will be MK of Buddhist meditation. Will be held on October 1 lesson of Tibetan language and calligraphy mantras. Among medical topics “Methods of stress”, “Consciousness and Health” and the workshop “10 anti-stress techniques Tibetan massage Ku Nye”.

October 7-8 at the Institute Philosophy named NAN Ukraine Skvorody held a round table “Ukraine and Buddhism in the West” with Buddhist and expert  in religion in Ukraine, Poland, Russia and Belarus.

The festival will be interesting not only Buddhists, but the people who want to join or get acquainted with this religion. Detailed program on the link: http://buddhadays.in.ua/programa/