Life Talk: Seeing Compassion on the Wall – The Buddhist Spirit and Artistic Beauty of Dunhuang Murals

About This Event

How can a thousand-year-old mural tell a story of compassion?

From the majestic forms of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to the fluid grace of the Flying Apsaras, the vivid colors of the Dunhuang murals hold both artistic mastery and profound Buddhist wisdom.

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto warmly invites you to step into the world of Dunhuang art. Led by emerging Canadian artist Yongzhen Li, this lecture will guide you through these ancient masterpieces, exploring the deep themes of "suffering, vows, and compassion"—and how this timeless art can inspire our modern lives.

Speaker: Yongzhen Li (Emerging Canadian Artist, Recipient of the 2026 Oshawa Culture Counts Emerging Artist Award, and Artist-in-Residence at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery)