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$22, $20 students and seniors, $0-$10 ages 7-17, under 7 free
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Seeking Shambhala
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012 10:00a
to
9:45p
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston,
MA
An exploration of the mythical kings of Shambhala, the Tibetan utopia (sometimes referred to in the West as Shangri-La) through scroll painting, ancient Buddhist objects, and a selection of entertaining contemporary works.--Sebastian Smee, Globe Staff
Buddhism's version of heaven is the spiritual realm of Shambhala. Examine different versions of it in "Seeking Shambhala," an exhibit featuring recently restored 17th-century Tibetan paintings, prints by Japanese graphic artist Tadanori Yokoo, and… Show more
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Carter Playground
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DCR Hatch Memorial Shell
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Boston Common
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Boston Common Frog Pond
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Russell E. Hoyt Field
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DCR's Artesani Park
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Town Field Park
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