2007 EVENTS
Nov 10, 2007
1st ANNUAL SACRED ART & SACRED SPACE FINE ART AUCTION
Berkeley, California
In honor of the Hindu New Year, we are pleased to present a world-class auction of exceptional art with proceeds benefiting Himalayan Health Care.This gala event will include original paintings, bronze sculpture, and prints by some of the most prestigious contemporary Newar and Tibetan thangka painters of our time. Collectors will have the opportunity to bid on and acquire works at a considerable savings while sampling various champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world. This exclusive event will be by invitation only so if you are not yet on the TantricArt.net mailing list, sign up now.
September 29, 2007
TANTRIC ART
The History and Function of Sacred Imagery in Eastern Spiritual Traditions
Learning to Listen
For Westerners who find themselves drawn to Eastern spiritual practices such as hatha yoga, meditation, and chanting, it is essential to also delve into the visual culture of Hinduism and Buddhism. For many, it is the art that first pulls them to these traditions and the images themselves communicate a tremendous amount that cannot be accessed through formal study of scripture. The images, one could say, are an integral part of Eastern spirituality, and this presentation seeks to unfold the value and function of sacred art in Hindu and Buddhist practice.
September 20, 2007
BEAUTY AND THE SACRED
The Role of Tantric Art in Hindu Spiritual Practice
San Francisco, CA
In collaboration with the President of the California Institute of Integral Studies and the Friends of the Arts at CIIS
A conversation on how specific images and symbols are utilized for transformation within the Hindu tradition. Masterworks of Modern Tantric Art will be exhibited and referred to within the context of the discussion. By invitation only.
September 16, 2007
IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED
The Necessity of Contemporary Sacred Art in our World Today
Ashtanga Yoga Shala
New York, New York
Throughout history, religion and spirituality have been major sources of inspiration for artists around the world. More recently, much of the art that surrounds us focuses on commercialism or sensationalism, yet some of the greatest works of sacred art are being created today. We will discuss contemporary movements in the field of sacred (or spiritual) art, the importance of supporting such work, and the process of working with sacred art as an alchemical tool to facilitate personal transformation.Tantric art will be exhibited with original paintings and prints available for purchase.
September 15, 2007
IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED
On the Necessity of Art and Culture in Nepal
Indus Valley Restaurant
New York, New York
A Fundraising Dinner to benefit Himalayan Health Care.
September 14, 2007
DARSHAN
On the Worship of Images in Hindu Practice
Yoga Sutra
New York, New York
Darshan can be loosely translated as "auspicious seeing" but is far more complex than simply looking at something. There is a relationship between the subject and the object through which one gains access to profound teachings. In Hinduism, darshan may very well be the most common and important "practice" amongst devotees. The images of deities worshipped throughout the Hindu world have the capacity to serve as mirrors, reflecting one's highest potential. By learning to look at the deities with awareness, the beauty of the gods and goddesses comes to life and reveals
something of great beauty and wonder. Join us as we view some of the finest contemporary Hindu and Buddhist art in the world and consider the importance of viewing sacred art today.
September 13, 2007
GANESHA UNCENSORED!
Conservative and Provocative Representations of the Lord of New Beginnings
Ashtanga Yoga New York & Sri Ganesha Temple
Lord Ganesha, aside from being one of the most well-loved and honored deities of the Hindu pantheon, is today amongst the world's most recognizable icons. From sacred temples in India to lunchboxes and flashing car ornaments, the Great Remover of Obstacles appears in countless guises, making himself accessible to all who happen upon his curious form. This talk, in conjunction with Ashtanga Yoga New York's festivities celebrating Ganesha's birthday, explores traditional representations and functions of this beloved god in contrast to the modern, "visionary" images that abound today. While the iconography of most other Hindu deities tends to remain the same, Ganesha is a "forward-moving" deity whose symbols and implements are constantly transforming. What do these images say about a changing, modernizing Western Hinduism? And do these visionary interpretations serve a specific function or are traditionalists justified in their criticism of such images? Join us as we explore the perplexing riddle that is Lord Ganesha in the 21st century.
August 19, 2007
AN INTRODUCTION TO MODERN TANTRIC ART
Total Body Yoga
Mundelein, Illinois
Yoga Mandala Studio
Berkeley, California
Many who approach the practices of hatha yoga and Hindu philosophy feel themselves drawn to the esoteric teachings of Tantra and yet have little understanding of the significance of visual imagery in Tantric practice. This is a brief, introductory lecture exploring the function of sacred art in Tantric Hindu practice, particular to the Yoga tradition expounded at Yoga Mandala Studio in Berkeley. Masterworks of Tantric art will be exhibited during this "open house" event.
August 14, 2007
DIVINE FEMININE
Exploring Aspects of the Mother Goddess in Buddhist Art and Practice
Lesbian Buddhist Sanghas of Berkeley and Oakland
Berkeley, California
One must never underestimate the power that art has to reveal teachings and evoke sensations that bring us to the spiritual path. For many Western spiritual seekers, their first introduction to the Dharma is through Buddhist art where some essential quality of Buddhism is communicated in silence and through beauty. When we look at female bodhisattvas it is important to ask what these images communicate about women in society and as practitioners. This talk discusses the power that art has to influence social ideas, particularly through the representation of women in the contemporary art of Buddhism. By invitation only.
July 29, 2007
IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED
The Necessity of Contemporary Sacred Art in our World Today
Total Body Yoga
Mundelein, Illinois
Throughout history, religion and spirituality have been major sources of inspiration for artists around the world. More recently, much of the art that surrounds us focuses on commercialism or sensationalism, yet some of the greatest works of sacred art are being created today. We will discuss contemporary movements in the field of sacred (or spiritual) art, the importance of supporting such work, and the process of working with sacred art as an alchemical tool to facilitate personal transformation.
June 25, 2007
IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED
The Necessity of Contemporary Sacred Art in our World Today
Highland City Club
Boulder, Colorado
Throughout history, religion and spirituality have been major sources of inspiration for artists around the world. More recently, much of the art that surrounds us focuses on commercialism or sensationalism, yet some of the greatest works of sacred art are being created today. We will discuss contemporary movements in the field of sacred (or spiritual) art, the importance of supporting such work, and the process of working with sacred art as an alchemical tool to facilitate personal transformation. This is a private lecture presentation for City Club members only.
May 4-6 & MAY 11-13, 2007
GODDESS IN 21st CENTURY ART
The Evolution of Women in Buddhist Art from Antiquity to Today
An Exhibition and Lecture Series in collaboration
with the Berkeley Shambhala Center
Berkeley, California
www.berkeley.shambhala.org
The Goddess has always held a significant position within the Hindu and Buddhist pantheons, understood to yield the same force as Her male counterparts. The various images of the Divine Feminine reveal many facets of Feminine power, from goddesses who are young and seductive to crone-like blood drinkers. This world-class exhibition presents the Feminine Divine in Hindu and Buddhist art featuring masterworks of modern Tantric art, including original paintings and prints.
April 20, 2007
DARSHAN
Sacred Art and the
Transformative Power of Seeing
Ashtanga Yoga New York & Sri Ganesha Temple
New York, New York
Darshan is a principle that can be loosely translated into "auspicious seeing" but is far more complex and powerful than simply looking at something. In Hinduism, darshan may very well be the most common spiritual “practice” amongst devotees. The images of deities worshipped throughout the Hindu world have the potential to serve as mirrors, reflecting one's highest potential. Masterworks of contemporary Tantric art from the Newar Hindu and Buddhist traditions will be on exhibit.
April 17, 2007
BEHOLDING THE IMAGE OF GOD
An Introduction to Modern Tantric Art
Focus On the Arts, Art Night
Highland Park, Illinois
April 14 & 15, 2007
IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED
The Necessity of Contemporary Sacred Art in Our World Today
Namaskar Yoga
Chicago, Illinois
March 4, 2007
IN DEFENSE OF THE SACRED
The Necessity of Contemporary Sacred Art in Our World Today
The Yoga Workshop
Boulder, Colorado
Throughout history, religion and spirituality have been major sources of inspiration for artists around the world. More recently, much of the art that surrounds us focuses on commercialism or sensationalism, yet some of the greatest works of sacred art are being created today. We will discuss contemporary movements in the field of sacred (or spiritual) art, the importance of supporting such work, and the process of working with sacred art as an alchemical tool to facilitate personal transformation.
February 24, 2007
DIVINE FEMININE IN 21st CENTURY ART
The Evolution of Women in Buddhist Art from Antiquity to Today
Buddhist Women’s Conference 2007:
Women Voicing the Dharma
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
One must never underestimate the power that art has to reveal teachings and evoke sensations that bring us to the spiritual path. For many Western spiritual seekers, their first introduction to the Dharma is through Buddhist art where some essential quality of Buddhism is communicated in silence and through beauty. When we look at female bodhisattvas it is important to ask what these images communicate about women in society and as practitioners. This talk discusses the power that art has to influence social ideas, particularly through the representation of women in the contemporary art of Western Buddhism.
February 16, 2007
DIVINE LOVE
Adoration in Art and Practice
Safronya Retreat Center
San Rafael, California
Love is one of the most miraculous and perplexing emotions we can experience in life. In its various forms, love teaches us to cultivate kindness, experience passion, and care for those around us. By turning to the ancient mythologies of the East and looking at contemporary representations in art, we glimpse into the divine qualities of love and cultivate its aspects that exist within us.
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