The world was in shock when in 2001 the Talibans destroyed two ancient colossal Buddha statues in the Afghan region of Bamiyan. Behind those statues, there are caves decorated with precious paintings from 5th to 9th century A.D. The caves also suffered from Taliban destruction, as well as from a severe natural environment, but today they have become the source of a major discovery.

NYU’s China House is hosting a symposium on Buddhist art, Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 at 4:00pm to 6:00pm, titled “Buddhist Art in Context”. There will be a panel discussion, followed by a question and answer session and a reception.