Time flows like Zen, while the Dharma echoes eternally. On May 7th, the "The 2025 Xizu temple Buddha's Birthday and the First World Peace and Cultural Art Festival" concluded perfectly amidst sacred chanting and artistic harmony.
This extraordinary event bridged East and West, blending art with Zen, leaving countless unforgettable moments:
The cross-cultural dialogue between football maestro Andrea Pirlo and Zen Master Shi Wule revealed, through the shared language of sports and meditation, profound spiritual realms of focus, awareness, and transcendence—demonstrating humanity’s unified pursuit of enlightenment across cultures.
Zhang Chu's profound dialogue with three Xizu Temple disciples—traversing from music to spiritual practice, from worldly clamor to inner tranquility—offered a priceless spiritual compass for modern seekers. His authentic sharing illuminated how art and the Dharma can guide us through life's labyrinth
The renowned Italian band 7Grani powerfully demonstrated music's borderless vision for peace through their compelling melodies. Their newly composed anthem "Musica è Pace" became the festival's climax, where fiery passion interwoven with Zen spirituality inspired a spontaneous stage gathering of international attendees—vividly showcasing art's transcendent power to unite across languages and cultures
Video is the amber of time. Through the lens, Zen wisdom and artistic expression transcend temple walls, allowing kindred spirits across the world to synchronously experience the pure stream of Dharma. This medium also conveys our profound aspiration for world peace.