On Saturday the Temple hosted an art event called "Buddhas Over Worcester." Fifteen local artists made sculptures that demonstrated their understanding of the spirit of awakening. Over 100 Buddhas, disguised as visitors to the Temple garden, walked around throughout the afternoon to view these amazing works of art, which will be on display through July 5. Here are a few scenes from the day, including one of my favorite examples of Buddha nature, not herself an official entry. Her father is a refugee from Bhutan, and he contributed a carving, in marble, of the traditional Buddha. While he is not a Buddhist himself, (he and his family practice a native Bhutanese religion), his actual name happens to be Buddha, much in the spirit of people from Spanish-speaking countries who are named Jesus. Our true nature always shines through, whatever our name might be. As the koan goes, when Huichao asked, "What is Buddha?" his teacher replied, "you are Huichao!"
Thank you, The show is wonderful, and the space is so peaceful.We enjoyed spending the day their, outside meeting the artists.
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