The London Buddhist Arts Centre is a centre of the Friends of the
Western Buddhist Order.
Founded in 1967 by the Venerable Sangharakshita, the FWBO is an
international movement whose purpose is to communicate the essential
teachings of Buddhism in forms that are appropriate to the modern
world.
As the spiritual life is dependent on supportive conditions, we have
also established residential communities, Right Livelihood businesses
and other ventures for those who wish to take their practice further.
The London Buddhist Arts Centre represents an extension of this work
into the sphere of art and culture.
At
the London Buddhist Arts Centre we currently let twelve small studios
to practicing Buddhist artists. Here we are able to provide the
opportunity to pursue individual creativity and also come together,
share work, ideas and inspiration.
We hope to provide a forum for radical exploration and communication of
Buddhism through various forms of artistic expression – currently we
rent space to painters, a writer, a sculptor,a print-maker, a
ceramicist and a weaver. |
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We also make our larger studios available to Buddhist practitioners to
teach artistic skills, and share experience. In time we hope to
re-establish our programme of workshops, seminars, lectures,
performances and exhibitions in various artistic disciplines.
We aim to enable the individual to make a vivid, imaginative connection
with the Buddha’s teachings and, within that context, to awaken their
creative potential.
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