今年適逢印度建國60周年，國家圖書館為推展知識服務理念及促進國際文化交流，特與印度－台北協會共同籌畫「印度文化精緻展」。內容包括印度境內世界文化遺產、佛教聖地、甘地的一生攝影作品，以及印度當代經典出版品。
印度－台北協會與國家圖書館雙方對增進世界知識以及圖書文獻合作理念一致，希望透過圖像、文獻媒體傳示印度佛教古文明、聖雄甘地堅苦卓絕領導人民奮鬥的過程；同時展示當代印度史地、人文相關出版品，以呈現印度歷史發展精緻文化
(refined culture)，於是促成本次展覽活動的誕生。
18世紀以前，印度文明已極其絢爛多姿，尤其宗教、數學、醫學等對亞洲各國的影響極大；僅以佛教為名，不僅教義、思想令人著迷，甚至延伸為雕塑、繪畫、服飾、音樂、飲食、建築，乃至武術的發展等。為使民眾進一步認識印度文化深層內涵，本次展覽活動特設三大主題：
「慈悲之路」，透過知名攝影家本諾伊．貝爾（
Benoy K Behl）鏡頭的帶領，從誕生地、得道處、初次講經、最後涅槃的地方認識佛陀。作品同時涵蓋了小乘佛教、大乘佛教等不同佛教派別珍貴的藝術遺產。
「聖雄甘地的一生」精選了五十幅照片，概括聖雄
(Mahatma)一生的重大歷史事件，完整傳達其追求真理的心路歷程。波爾班達屬於古吉拉特邦，是個海港小城，和所有印度的城市相仿，有著雜沓喧囂的街景。西元
1869年
10月
2日聖雄甘地誕生於此，父親耿直的個性，造就甘地根深柢固的正義感，母親則影響了他的信仰與生活習慣。
19歲負笈英國，接受了西方教育，卻徹底回歸印度文化，一張火車票開啟了甘地為印度爭取獨立的坎坷旅途，神奇的人物，謎樣的國度……。
最後，為深化台印之間文化互動，在「圖書巡禮」方面，印度－台北協會此次特別捐贈國家圖書館百餘種涵蓋印度政治、經濟、社會、文化、人物、生活等以展現印度多元特質與面貌之文獻。歡迎各界蒞臨參觀，共享印度文化精緻之旅。
展 期：
99年
7月
6日（二）至
7月
18日（日）
開放時間：每週二至週日上午
9：
00至下午
17：
00
地 點：國家圖書館文教區 1樓展覽廳
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Path of Compassion – In the Footsteps of the Buddha & Life of Mahatma Gandhi – Apostle of Peace
India-Taipei Association in cooperation with the National Central Library of Taiwan has organized a unique exhibition of India’s Refined Culture in Taipei. The exhibition, which opened on July 6, 2010 in the central foyer of the National Central Library in Taipei would run till July 18, 2010.
India-Taipei Association in cooperation with the National Central Library of Taiwan has organized a unique exhibition of India’s Refined Culture in Taipei. The exhibition, which opened on July 6, 2010 in the central foyer of the National Central Library in Taipei would run till July 18, 2010.
The exhibition encompasses the holy Buddhist sites and relics in India including many World Heritage sites, a photographic exhibition on the life of Father of the Indian Nation Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), as well as contemporary publications from India.
India’s culture has a dazzling diversity of flourishing achievements—in religion, mathematics, medicine, philosophy and other such fields and has been a profoundly influential force throughout Asia. One of the most significant Indian influences on the religions and cultures of Asia has been Buddhism. The first of the exhibitions in the National Central Library titled “The Path of Compassion,” is a photographic exhibition by renowned photographer Benoy K. Behl, which provides a panoramic tour of the sites and relics associated with the Buddha’s life, from his birthplace, to the beginning of the path, to the first sermon, to enlightenment and finally to his passing, all seen through the lens of the camera. The artist’s work encompasses the heritage and priceless relics of both Theraveda and Mahayana branches of Buddhism.
The second part is the photo-exhibition titled “Life of Mahatma Gandhi - Apostle of Peace” which is a selection of fifty photographs spanning the most important events in Mahatma Gandhi’s life which convey a complete portrait of his spiritual quest for the abiding truth.
Finally, to deepen the cultural interaction between Taiwan and India, ITA has made a special donation of over 150 books and other materials that cast light on a variety of diverse India-related topics such as government, economy, society, culture, important figures, and life in India. All these 3 exhibitions are on display together at the National Central Library.
At the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition, an MOU for cooperation in Academic and Cultural Exchanges has also been signed between India-Taipei Association and National Central Library.
Exhibition Dates
: Tuesday, 6 July to Sunday, 18 July 2010
Opening Hours
: Tues-Sun 9:00 to 17:00
Location
: National Central Library Cultural and Educational Area Exhibit Hall