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Seeking Shambhala
Friday, Sep 7, 2012 10:00a
to
9:45p
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston,
MA
An exploration of the mythical kings of Shambhala, the Tibetan utopia (sometimes referred to in the West as Shangri-La) through scroll painting, ancient Buddhist objects, and a selection of entertaining contemporary works.--Sebastian Smee, Globe Staff
Buddhism's version of heaven is the spiritual realm of Shambhala. Examine different versions of it in "Seeking Shambhala," an exhibit featuring recently restored 17th-century Tibetan paintings, prints by Japanese graphic artist Tadanori Yokoo, and… Show more
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