The Pureland Foundation

The Pureland Foundation The Pureland Foundation supports institutions, charities and programmes that promote social, spiritu It also aims to enrich life through art and music.

The Pureland Foundation supports institutions, charities and programmes that promote social, spiritual and emotional wellness. Pure Land in Buddhism refers to the realm of higher consciousness and peace. Although not based in any religion, the foundation seeks to raise awareness, inspire change and create the interconnectedness and sense of “pure land” in our daily lives. The Pureland Foundation w

as founded by Bruno Wang, a philanthropist and cultural patron. The Foundation reflects his well-established interests in meditation, holistic wellbeing, art and music.

13/08/2026

For Le Fil, equality can be imagined in something as simple as finding a size 13 pink glitter heel in the men’s section of a department store.

Equality means having the same freedom to exist, create and express ourselves without assumptions about how that expression should look.

In this conversation, Le Fil considers gender, drag and why making room for difference can ultimately create more freedom for everyone.

13/08/2026

The opinions of others can be difficult to ignore, particularly when your work and identity exist in the public eye.

Reflecting on life after RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Le Fil shares what they have learned about criticism, both from others and from within.

We are often already our own harshest critics. Perhaps the greater challenge is knowing when an outside opinion deserves our attention, and when to simply let it pass.

27/07/2026

Creativity is more than making something new. It is a way of understanding ourselves and imagining new possibilities.

In this intimate reflection, Le Fil shares how that instinct for creativity has remained a constant throughout life, becoming not only a form of artistic expression, but a way of exploring identity, authenticity and the freedom to be oneself.

22/07/2026

Stories have long imagined ordinary people becoming extraordinary.

For artist and performer Le Fil, drag is part of that tradition. Like a superhero stepping into another world, it becomes a way of exploring imagination, craftsmanship and identity through creativity. Rather than disguising who they are, drag offers another language through which to tell their story.

Discover episode one, now available on YouTube.

15/07/2026

What does it mean to become more fully yourself?

In this intimate conversation, artist and performer Le Fil reflects on queerness, Asian identity, creativity and the ongoing process of self-discovery.

Presented by Pure Land Foundation, founded by Bruno Wang, this film forms part of our ongoing commitment to sharing conversations that encourage reflection, compassion and a deeper understanding of ourselves and one another.

Stay tuned for the full conversation.

11/07/2026

🏆 Animation Short Winner

Congratulations to a certain old friend, directed by Ashley Lor.

Selected by Pure Land Foundation founder Bruno Wang, the film blends Chinese mythology with contemporary Hong Kong, reflecting on cultural memory, identity and the quiet resilience of traditions that continue to shape us. Through its poetic visual language, it offers a moving meditation on the relationship between past and present.

We are delighted to recognise a certain old friend as the winner of the Animation Short category at the Buddhist Film Festival Fringe 2026.

09/07/2026

Some moments stay with us long after they have passed.

From 17–21 June, Oxo Gallery became a place of quiet reflection as visitors gathered to witness the creation of a traditional Tibetan sand mandala. Grain by grain, the monks transformed coloured sand into an intricate work of art, inviting conversations about patience, compassion and impermanence.

Throughout the week, Pure Land Foundation Founder Bruno Wang joined the opening and closing ceremonies, hosted a guided meditation and welcomed visitors to explore the festival through moments of reflection, including a community breath work session by

What made the week so memorable was not only the mandala itself, but the people it brought together. Stories were shared, strangers became friends and many visitors returned, drawn back by the sense of peace they had found within the gallery.

Although the mandala has now returned to nature, the reflections it inspired continue.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s Buddhist Arts & Culture Festival such a meaningful experience.

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Fringe Film Festival 2026, as part of the Buddhist Film Festival.This ye...
02/07/2026

We are delighted to announce the winners of the Fringe Film Festival 2026, as part of the Buddhist Film Festival.

This year’s winning films reflect the extraordinary breadth of contemporary storytelling, exploring identity, belonging, memory and the human experience through diverse voices from around the world.
Congratulations to our winners:

🏆 Narrative Short
Zhong Kui Slaying Demons
Directed by Wang Xiaodong (China)

🏆 Documentary Short
The Entangled
Directed by Sugiyanto Widomulyono (Indonesia)

🏆 LGBTQ+ Short
Love, Faith, Hope
Directed by PengHang Yu (China)

🏆 Animation Short
a certain old friend
Directed by Ashley Lor (Canada)

We extend our sincere thanks to every filmmaker who shared their work with us. Your films have demonstrated the power of cinema to encourage reflection, compassion and meaningful dialogue across cultures.

And we are proud to celebrate this year’s winners and the remarkable stories they have brought to our festival.

A sand mandala is created not only through coloured sand, but through a tradition shaped by centuries of knowledge and s...
29/06/2026

A sand mandala is created not only through coloured sand, but through a tradition shaped by centuries of knowledge and skill.

The chak-pur, carefully prepared pigments, sacred imagery, ritual objects and the steady hands of the monks all play a role in bringing the mandala to life. Each colour, symbol and grain of sand is placed with intention, transforming simple materials into an expression of wisdom, compassion and interconnectedness.

As we reflect on the week, we are reminded that every part of the journey matters. The festival continues until 30 June, with further opportunities to explore Buddhist culture, film and contemplative thought through the remaining programme.

A sand mandala is created not only through coloured sand, but through a tradition shaped by centuries of knowledge and s...
29/06/2026

A sand mandala is created not only through coloured sand, but through a tradition shaped by centuries of knowledge and skill.

The chak-pur, carefully prepared pigments, sacred imagery, ritual objects and the steady hands of the monks all play a role in bringing the mandala to life. Each colour, symbol and grain of sand is placed with intention, transforming simple materials into an expression of wisdom, compassion and interconnectedness.

As we reflect on the week, we are reminded that every part of the journey matters. The festival continues until 30 June, with further opportunities to explore Buddhist culture, film and contemplative thought through the remaining programme.

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