Self-Cultivation From East to West - Exhibition from Monash University Library
Self-Cultivation From East to West - A free exhibition from Monash University Library
Sir Louis Matheson Library, Clayton
Explore the origins of contemporary mindfulness and see how ancient wisdom still resonates today. This exhibition opens the doors to Monash University Library’s beautifully preserved Special Collections – from 17th‑century Tibetan manuscripts to 19th‑century Kashmiri scrolls – each one telling a story of humanity’s enduring search for meaning and inner calm.
Exhibition themes
Self-Cultivation from East to West traces how practices such as Yoga, meditation, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism traditions travelled across cultures to shape modern ideas of the inner self and wellbeing.
The exhibition is arranged into seven themes - read about all seven themes.
Visitor information
FREE ENTRY
LOCATION
The Gallery, ground floor, Sir Louis Matheson Library, Clayton.
Event Details
- Date:
- 10 September 2026 at 8:00 am – 31 May 2027 at 10:00 pm
- Venue:
- Sir Louis Matheson Library
- Campus:
- Clayton
- Open to:
- Alumni, Current students, Future students,
- Cost:
- Free entry
Description
Self-Cultivation From East to West - A free exhibition from Monash University Library
Sir Louis Matheson Library, Clayton
Explore the origins of contemporary mindfulness and see how ancient wisdom still resonates today. This exhibition opens the doors to Monash University Library’s beautifully preserved Special Collections – from 17th‑century Tibetan manuscripts to 19th‑century Kashmiri scrolls – each one telling a story of humanity’s enduring search for meaning and inner calm.
Exhibition themes
Self-Cultivation from East to West traces how practices such as Yoga, meditation, Zen and Tibetan Buddhism traditions travelled across cultures to shape modern ideas of the inner self and wellbeing.
The exhibition is arranged into seven themes - read about all seven themes.
Visitor information
FREE ENTRY
LOCATION
The Gallery, ground floor, Sir Louis Matheson Library, Clayton.
Event Contact
- Name
- librarians@monash.edu
- Phone
- +61 3 9905 5054
- Organisation