Art Exhibition
On Going
Awakening to Sacred Peace - Buddha of Bengal
May 09, 2025 – May 16, 2025
Awakening to Sacred Peace - Buddha of Bengal
Group Art Exhibition & Cultural Week
Alliance Française de Dhaka is pleased to invite you to a weeklong group art exhibition and cultural celebration titled “Awakening to Sacred Peace – Buddha of Bengal“, held at La Galerie, Dhanmondi. The exhibition and associated events aim to revive the spiritual and cultural expressions of Buddhist philosophy and Bengal’s artistic legacy surrounding the figure of Gautam Buddha.
Through evocative artworks and performances, the program highlights peace, mindfulness, and historical connections between Bengal and Buddhist tradition. Visitors can expect not only visual inspiration from the exhibition but also rich dialogues, music, performance, and reflection throughout the week.
Programme Schedule:| DISCOVER THE PROGRAM BOOKLET FROM BELOW DOWNLOADABLE LINK |
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| 📌 10 May 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Seminar: Buddhist Philosophy and the Sadhana of Charyapada |
| Presented by: Dr. Saymon Zakaria, Nurunnabi Shanto, and Sadhika Srijoni Tania |
| 📌 13 May 2025, 6:00 PM |
| Gautam Buddha Jibanalekkhya |
| Featuring Narration, Recitation, Punthipaath, and Music |
| Based on Gautam Buddha Geetikavya by Manoranjan Bala |
| Performers: Shah Alam Deyoan, Manoj Roy, Mazumder Biplab, Anindya Amat |
| 📌 15 May 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Art Discussion: Diamond Sutra, the Reflection of Buddha and Oriental-Styled Print |
| Keynote Presenter: Professor Dr. Rashid Amin |
| 📌 15 May 2025, 7:00 PM |
| Cultural Evening: Music, Dance & Instrumental Performances |
| Performers: |
| Aritree Nandi, Prapti Ghosh, Bappy Paul, Badiuzzaman Khan (Omi), Arundhati Kar, Suborno Chakraborty Tonmoy, and Zahangir Alom |
| 📌 16 May 2025, 5:00 PM |
| Revival of the Ancient Bengali Buddhist Mystic Songs of Charyapada |
| Presented by: Vabnagar Foundation (a UNESCO-accredited NGO) |
Join us in this immersive journey through art, heritage, and inner peace as we rediscover the spiritual roots of Bengal and the enduring legacy of Buddha. All events are free and open to all.
Speech from Director of Alliance française de Dhaka
It is a profound honor to welcome over 60 talented artists to La Galerie for Alliance Française de Dhaka’s special exhibition, Awakening to Sacred Peace: Buddha of Bengal. For the third time, Prachya Chitrakala Anushilon Sangha has undertaken the remarkable task of uniting artists from across Bangladesh, fostering a powerful creative dialogue.
The Buddha, an enduring part of Bangladesh’s rich and diverse heritage, is at the heart of this exhibition. In celebration of Buddha Purnima, the show pays homage to the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha — from his royal beginnings, through his quest for enlightenment, to his final moments. Each artist has sought to capture a sense of sacred peace, translating their personal reflections and spiritual journeys onto the canvas.
The artworks presented here embody the deep respect and devotion that these artists hold for Buddha and his message of inner awakening and peace.
M. François Grosjean
Director
Alliance Française de Dhaka
