Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
LACMA, Los Angeles
Educators are invited to take part in a special exploration of [*Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia*](https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/realms-dharma-buddhist-art-across-asia), an international survey of Buddhism and Buddhist art that begins with the religion’s origins in India and follows its spread through Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, and East Asia. Incorporating 180 masterpieces of pan-Asian Buddhist art,* Realms of the Dharma* explores the life of the Buddha, the role of the bodhisattva or Buddhist savior, Buddhist cosmology, and such key concepts as dharma, karma, nirvana, mantra, mudra, and mandala. Guests will enjoy a curator-led presentation, hands-on art-making workshops, and dinner. Dinner and parking is included with admission. **Agenda** 4:30–5 pm: Arrive, check in, and explore* Realms of the Dharma *in the Resnick Pavilion 5–5:40 pm: Lecture in BCAM, Level 1 5:50–6:50 pm: Workshops throughout campus 6:50–8 pm: Dinner on the Smidt Welcome Plaza 6:50–8 pm: Gallery viewing Check out our accompanying [curricular resources](https://storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/de8051f4e2df46a3a78c4c7467be0aa4) to craft learning experiences that spark your students’ creativity and view recordings of previous programs [on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/lacma).