Honoring the Dead: Afterlife Beliefs and Burial Rites Online
For thousands of years, rituals honoring the dead have been a part of Asian cultures and religions. Explore paintings, sculptures, and jewelry in the Asian Art Museum’s collection that manifest emotions of love and respect for those who have passed.
This one-hour online lecture by a Asian Art Museum community speaker docent is followed by a Q&A.
Please arrive on time to ensure your spot. Waitlisted registrants will receive the Zoom link a couple minutes after the program begins.
Image: Image: Reduction-Wave-, 2017. by Kondo Takahiro (Japanese, b. 1958). Heisei period (1989–2019). Marbleized porcelain with silver mist overglaze. Asian Art Museum, Acquisition made possible by Dr. Phyllis A. Kempner and Dr. David D. Stein, 2020.3.
- Date:
- Monday, October 13, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Work Unit:
- Adult Services
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Arts/Crafts History
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Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.