In the sixth century, a monk named Bodhidharma traveled through central Asia to China and established the Chan sect of Buddhism, a new Mahayana school centered on meditation and the personal transmission of doctrine from teacher to student. In the following centuries, Chan was introduced to Korea (as Seon) and Japan (as Zen).
Join assistant curator Yan Yang for a talk about this legendary icon in Buddhist art.
This gallery talk is part of our New on View series, highlighting recent gallery installations and presenting new insights into recent acquisitions or old favorites.
Led by:
Yan Yang 楊妍, Assistant Curator of the Collection, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art