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About the event
This exhibition showcases 70 treasures of Buddhist art from the collection donated to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum by The Tsui Art Foundation. It includes many exquisite thangka paintings dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, as well as gilt-bronze Buddhist statues and other rare artefacts such as Buddhist scriptures and ritual objects. These items all illustrate the distinctive refined artistic style of Tibetan Buddhism and reflect their specific historical contexts.
A unique artistic form of Tibetan Buddhism, thangkas are paintings that typically depict major Buddhist deities or respected religious patriarchs encompassed by their divine entourage, and illustrate their life stories and surroundings. The thangkas on display offer viewers the opportunity to learn more about this unique and beautiful artform from the perspectives of history, culture and art. The gilt-bronze Buddhist statues on display demonstrate the makers’ exquisite craftsmanship and ingenuity in metal craft, and also reflect the mutual influence of different cultures over various periods.
Supplementing the exhibition is a multimedia display giving an account of the pilgrimage journey of the great Buddhist master of the Tang dynasty, Xuanzang, and exploring his contribution to cultural exchanges between China and various foreign countries. The display also explores the impact of Buddhism on Chinese language and culture, giving visitors a comprehensive learning experience.
Presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Website: https://hk.heritage.museum/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/buddhist2024.html
About the organiser
Under the umbrella of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Hong Kong Heritage Museum presents a unique mix of history, art and culture in a great variety of programmes that cater for the wide-ranging interests of the public.
Designed both to entertain and to enlighten, our lively and informative exhibitions and activities offer a kaleidoscopic array of cultural and educational experiences for our visitors.
Featuring an exhibition area of some 7,500 square metres, the museum houses six permanent galleries - Hong Kong Pop 60+, the Jin Yong Gallery, the Cantonese Opera Heritage Hall, the T. T. Tsui Gallery of Chinese Art, the Chao Shao-an Gallery and the Children's Discovery Gallery - as well as six thematic galleries that regularly host exhibitions showcasing the diverse treasures of our heritage.
As part of our mission is to reach out to the community and encourage public participation in museum activities, we organise a wide array of programmes, such as thematic talks, seminars, guided tours, workshops, family/ children activities, school and theatre programmes, and online programmes to promote our permanent and special exhibitions to the general public and various target audiences, including students, teachers, older adults and family groups, to raise their interest in Hong Kong’s art and culture.
Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays: 10am-7pm
Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve: 10am-5pm
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
