Temples to the Buddha and the Gods
Lecture on Buddhist Art & Architecture in Sri Lanka
Keynote Speaker: Dr Sujatha Meegama
Respondent: Dr Elizabeth Harris
On behalf of the British Mahabodhi Society / London Buddhist Vihara
Sri Lanka’s diverse and interwoven cultural heritage has led to religious art being shared by followers of Buddhism and Hinduism over millennia. Archaeological remains, inscriptions, poetry and literature provide evidence of common architectural forms, rituals and patronage that existed over centuries amongst the island’s different communities as well as in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
Dr Sujatha Meegama from the Courtauld Institute of Art will talk on her recently published book, Temples to the Buddha and the Gods: Transnational Drāviḍa Tradition of Architecture in Sri Lanka, which explores the legacy of religious art and architecure on the island. We are also delighted that Dr Elizabeth Harris (President, UK Association of Buddhist Studies) will respond to Dr Meegama’s talk and lead an audience Q&A session.
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With Metta,
British MahaBodhi Society
London Buddhist Vihara
Dharmapala Building
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United Kingdom