Name: Bodhi Tree Blessing Ceremony
Start: 2025-04-24T10:30:00+10:00
End: 2025-04-24T11:30:00+10:00
Location: Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art

Did you know GOMA’s Bodhi Tree 🌳 is a direct descendant of the sacred tree in India where Siddharta Gautama, who later became the Buddha, attained enlightenment?

The Bodhi Tree, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists, is the oldest depicted tree in Indian art and literature and is described as the mythical 'Tree of Life'.
In 2008, artist Lee Mingwei planted a cutting from the original tree’s lineage on the terrace outside GOMA. Fast forward to today, and the tree is flourishing beautifully!
Come together with us for a special blessing ceremony to mark the Buddha’s Birthday 2025. This celebration is open to all, and entry is free – everyone is welcome!
📲 Find out more: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/event/bodhi-tree-blessing-ceremony-25
Delve deeper and learn more about Lee Mingwei's 'Bodhi tree Project' on the QAGOMA Blog 📖 https://blog.qagoma.qld.gov.au/lee-mingwei-bodhi-tree-project-an-ambitious-living-artwork/
This program is presented in conjunction with Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple (founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun), the Buddha's Light International Association of Queensland, and The Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art (ACAPA), the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art's Asian and Pacific research and publishing arm.
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