Many in the Western world find spiritual resonance with the faith traditions of the East. Our tour of the PMA’s collection of Asian art will bring us face to face with art that introduces us to beliefs and practices of several Asian faith traditions. Our goal will be to respect each object and what it represents while pondering whether (or not) there is kinship with our own spirituality/faith/worldview.

Facilitator
Rev. John B. Hougen, PhD, Coordinator, Art of Interfaith Understanding Series

Art of Interfaith Understanding is sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division for Community Engagement, and the Church of St. Martin in the Fields, Philadelphia.

Artwork: Jina (Jain Savior-Saint) Seated in Meditation artist/maker unknown, Geography: Made in Tamil Nadu, India, Date: c. 11th century, Medium: Granite. Dimensions: 42 × 40 × 14 1/2 inches, Weight: 876 lb. Philadelphia Museum of Art Credit Line: Acquired from the National Museum, New Delhi, India (by exchange), with funds contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Roland L. Taylor and with Subscription and Museum funds, 1968.