At the II International Buddhist Forum, the National Museum of Buryatia and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research Signed a Cooperation Agreement
On Monday, August 12, a round table dedicated to Buddhist art took place in Ulan-Ude as part of the II International Buddhist Forum "Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges." During this event, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia and the Foundation for the Promotion of Buddhist Education and Research.
One of the most significant events of the round table was the signing of the Cooperation Agreement. The head of the Foundation, Alexey Maslov, emphasized that the agreement is just the first step in a broader context of collaboration that will help strengthen ties between museums and collections, not only in Buryatia but throughout Russia. "We aim to create a platform for scientific dialogue and to publish research results in the field of Buddhist culture. I will let you in on a little secret: this year we expect the release of a significant Buddhist journal on Russian bibliology. I urge all participants and speakers to publish their articles, as it is crucial for us to document the modern scientific approach and free our discussions from rumors, myths, and amateur interpretations that often arise," noted Alexey Maslov.
The round table gathered scholars, art historians, and enthusiasts of Buddhist culture who discussed relevant issues regarding the interaction between traditional Buddhist art and contemporary trends. "Today, according to the lunar calendar, we have entered the Eighth lunar day, which is also Medicine Day. As true Buddhists, we live in harmony with this calendar, and it is especially important for us that the Buddhist forum opens on such a wonderful day," said Tatiana Boronoeva, Director of the National Museum of Buryatia.
As part of the round table, lectures were held covering key aspects of Buddhist art. One of the speakers was Yulia Yelikhina, a leading researcher at the Oriental Department of the State Hermitage and an associate professor at the Department of Mongolian Studies and Tibetan Studies. Her presentation focused on masterpieces of Buddhist Buryat art showcased at the exhibition, representing a rich cultural heritage that resonates with modernity.