Coming to the "Duyen Linh" exhibition, the public will step into the visual and symbolic world of Kim Cang Thua Buddhist art through the system of statues, thangka paintings, prayer flags, sutras and installations.
From there, the journey of Kim Cang Thua Buddhism is recreated: originating in the majestic Himalayas, then gradually localizing and integrating into a part of the cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese people.
The space of the "Duyen Linh" exhibition is designed based on 5 Buddhist concepts revolving around impermanence, duyen khoi, compassion and creative capacity.
Without knowledge of Buddhism, visitors can still find interest through direct activities: tying cords, rotating sutras, printing prayer flags or immersing themselves in the meditation room of the exhibition.
With an Anthropology training foundation and a Master's degree in Anthropology from the Museum at Columbia University, Ms. Hoang Ngoc An organizes the "Duyen Linh" exhibition as an effort to "translate" academic discoveries into artistic and curative languages - where knowledge can be seen, touched and experienced.
In addition, the exhibition can act as a meeting point between research, art and the practice community, thereby opening up new creative directions for artists interested in Buddhist aesthetics.
Duyen Linh" exhibition takes place at Hai An Gallery until April 30, 2026.
Vajrayana Buddhism, also known as Tay Mat, began to appear in Vietnam around the mid-20th century. In the last two decades, Tay Mat has become increasingly popular and widely spread through digital media platforms and social networks, attracting more practitioners, especially young people.
