Encountering the Buddha in Art

​Buddhist art can be appreciated for its beauty and historical importance, but it can also be approached as a form of teaching.

​With the guidance of a meditation teacher, we will look closely at selected works in the Asia Society’s collection. Together, we will explore how they express central themes of Buddhist practice, such as wisdom, compassion, concentration, and awakening.

​Rather than offering a general gallery tour, this program invites us to ask: What does Buddhist art show us about the path of practice? How can we learn to look in a way that is attentive, contemplative, and informed by the Dharma?

​Spots are very limited. Please sign up only if you are committed to attending, so that spaces remain available for those who are able to come. If your plans change after registering, please cancel your registration or contact us as soon as possible.

​About the teacher

​Harry Miller has studied and practiced meditation for five decades, including more than 30 years with Chan Master Sheng Yen. He serves as a core teacher at Dharma Drum Meditation Center and also teaches at the Chan Meditation Center and for the Buddhist Sangha at All Souls, NYC.

​His background in literature and translation includes a B.A. in French and English literature from Sarah Lawrence, along with an M.A. in Chinese Literature and an M.Phil. in Comparative Literature from Columbia University. A frequent contributor to Chan Magazine, he received an NEA grant for his Chinese translations. He is currently writing a book on the Lotus Sutra.