Led By: Paramabodhi
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
11 am - 1 pm
In person at New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Event Description:

On Sunday, August 17th, Paramabodhi, an experienced Order Member and artist living in London, will be visiting the Met and is open to giving Sangha members a deep dive. In particular, we will visit the Dutch section and focus on Rembrandt. Paramabodhi will also discuss his take on a Buddhist approach to art. For those who would like to join him, please express your interest here.

We will meet at the main entrance of the museum. Lunch to follow.

“I have a long standing and great enthusiasm for Dutch painting, having written two dissertations on the subject, and as it has such a strong influence on my own practice!”
—Paramabodhi

You can listen to a podcast featuring Paramabodhi on “The Impermanence of Everything” here.

This event is OPEN TO ALL—all are welcome.

About the Leader:

Paramabodhi is a Senior Order Member in the Triratna Community and was Ordained over 40 years ago. He lived and worked at the San Francisco Buddhist Center during the 1990s, helping to establish that now-thriving community. He maintains a strong connection to the SFBC, visiting to lead retreats and Sangha Nights. Paramabodhi has spent years teaching from and contemplating the Satipatthana Sutta. He works full time as an artist (Hugh Mendes) and teacher in London while also teaching meditation and Buddhism at the London Buddhist Center.

Registration:

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