LACMA Offers 30-Minute Tour of Buddhist Art Exhibit

Visitors can explore 'Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia' on Thursday, March 12.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is hosting a 30-minute tour of its 'Realms of the Dharma: Buddhist Art Across Asia' exhibition on Thursday, March 12 from 1:30-2 p.m. The exhibition features 180 masterpieces of Buddhist art from across Asia, introducing key concepts of Buddhist thought and practice.

Why it matters

This tour provides an opportunity for the public to engage with and learn about the rich history and diversity of Buddhist art and culture represented in LACMA's expansive exhibition, which spans origins in India and spread across mainland and island Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, and East Asia.

The details

The 'Realms of the Dharma' exhibition at LACMA's Resnick Pavilion presents an international survey of Buddhism and Buddhist art, tracing the religion's origins in India and its subsequent spread through regions including Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Kashmir, Nepal, Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan. The 30-minute tour will guide visitors through the 180 masterpieces on display, which introduce key concepts of Buddhist thought and practice.

  • The tour will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 1:30-2 p.m.

The players

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

A renowned art museum located in Los Angeles, California that houses a vast collection of artworks spanning 6,000 years of history.

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The takeaway

This tour provides a unique opportunity for the public to engage with and learn about the rich history and diversity of Buddhist art and culture represented in LACMA's expansive 'Realms of the Dharma' exhibition.