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"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few." — Shunryu Suzuki
esea contemporary is pleased to collaborate with the Manchester Buddhist Centre to present a series of events that weave together art, mindfulness, and meditation. For each session, we warmly invite you to join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, ‘Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰’, followed by a meditation session at the Manchester Buddhist Centre.
Your journey begins at esea contemporary, where our tour will explore the works of seven contemporary artists—Shigeru Ishihara, Lee Mingwei, LuYang, Sun Xun, Sinta Tantra, Wu Chi-Tsung, and Zheng Bo—in dialogue with Buddhist sculptures from the seventh to the eighteenth centuries CE, on loan from MAO (Museum of Asian Art), Turin. By juxtaposing ancient artefacts with contemporary creations, ‘Shadow and Void: Buddha¹⁰’ highlights historical and spiritual continuities while reflecting on cultural heritage, ritual practices, and community engagement. Visitors are invited to experience a dialogue that bridges traditional reverence with the immediacy of contemporary art, celebrating both preservation and reinvention through interdisciplinary engagement.
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Following the tour, the journey proceeds to the Manchester Buddhist Centre, a sanctuary of mindfulness located a stone’s throw away. Here, an experienced teacher will lead a 45-minute meditation session, offering an opportunity to reflect, ground yourself, and connect more deeply with the themes of the exhibition. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, this session aims to enrich your experience through a mindful exploration of interconnectedness and inner awareness.
These sessions will take place monthly from February to April 2025, available on three dates:
While participation is free, an optional donation of £5 (£3 for concessions) is encouraged to support the Manchester Buddhist Centre's charitable activities. As spaces are limited, we kindly request booking in advance to secure your place.
The Manchester Buddhist Centre is a registered charity, run by a small team of paid members of their Buddhist community, or ‘Sangha’, along with many volunteers. Several other separately-run organisations, mostly Buddhist, are also based in their six-storey building, along with a small residential Buddhist community.
As part of the Triratna Buddhist tradition, a member of the Network of Buddhist Organisations and an active partner in the Greater Manchester Buddhist Convention, the Manchester Buddhist Centre welcomes Buddhists of all traditions to their Centre, along with all members of the community.
