About Bruno Wang, curator of The Pure Land Series
Bruno Wang is a philanthropist, patron of the arts, and producer, whose work spans the realms of art, music, theatre, wellness and mental health. As the founder of The Pure Land Foundation, his contributions are driven by a commitment to social impact, cultural preservation, mental and spiritual well-being. As curator of The Pure Land Series, Bruno Wang invited inspirational and like-minded people to share their vision of a world grounded in compassion, empowerment, creativity and spirituality.
The Pure Land Foundation
In 2015, Bruno Wang founded The Pure Land Foundation, a charity that reflects his deep commitment to mental health, spiritual wellness, and cultural enrichment. The Foundation has been instrumental in supporting a wide range of projects, from mental health and bereavement services to refugee support and anti-bullying initiatives. It also champions the arts, contributing to classical music, drama, and Chinese art preservation.
The Pure Land Foundation initiated The Pure Land Series in 2016 in collaboration with China Exchange. This series brought together inspirational speakers to discuss topics like mindfulness, healing, and mental health, setting the stage for the Pure Land Foundation’s future evolution and reinvention. The Pure Land Series videos are available on Youtube.
In 2024, Bruno Wang redefined the Pure Land Foundation’s mission, evolving its focus to become an advocate for spiritual and emotional wellness and emphasising the importance of inner transformation as a pathway to societal change and collective well-being. The evolution is against the backdrop of a mental health crisis throughout the modern world, and the need to educate wide audiences about the value of secular buddhist precepts and principles in order to ease suffering and improve mental wellness.
A Patron Of The Arts And A Benefactor For Cultural Preservation
Bruno Wang’s dedication to the arts is evident in his roles as a patron and trustee of numerous cultural institutions. He is a Patron of The Royal College of Music, where he was awarded a fellowship in 2019 in recognition of his significant contributions.
Bruno Wang’s patronage has formerly extended to several prestigious organisations, including The Serpentine Gallery, The Louvre, The British Museum, the Wallace Collection, and The Old and New Vic Theatres. He was also a founding patron of the Hofesh Shechter Company, a contemporary dance company, and has served as a trustee of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.
Bruno Wang’s longstanding commitment to cultural preservation is perhaps best exemplified by his support of The British Museum, where he played a crucial role in preserving the “Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies” scroll, an invaluable piece of Chinese art. His efforts ensured the scroll’s protection for future generations. Bruno Wang further supported the acquisition of a significant calligraphy work by the artist Fu Shen by The British Museum, underscoring his dedication to safeguarding Chinese cultural heritage.
Impactful Theatre and Film Productions
As founder of Bruno Wang Productions, Bruno Wang has been a prominent supporter of theatre and film, particularly projects that highlight underrepresented voices and explore important social themes.
Bruno Wang Productions is driven by the Bruno Wang belief in the transformative power of storytelling, and since 2015, Bruno Wang Productions has supported, underwritten and co-produced numerous creative works that tackle issues such as LGBTQ+ history, anti-Semitism, refugee rights, and the impact of war.
The company’s theatre projects, including acclaimed productions like Dreamgirls, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Hamlet, and A Streetcar Named Desire, have been widely recognized, earning 109 Olivier Award nominations and winning 29 of them.
The Nest, a film supported by Bruno Wang Productions and featuring Academy Award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave and nominee Andrea Riseborough, is directed by BAFTA-winning director Paul Andrew Williams and is set for release in 2026.
A Commitment to Social Impact and Transformation
At the core of Bruno Wang’s diverse interests lies a commitment to social impact. Whether through his patronage of the arts, his support for wellness initiatives, or his work in theatre and film, Bruno Wang seeks to bridge community divides, amplify diverse voices, and address the global mental health crisis. His efforts are focused on creating opportunities for people to engage with art and culture outside of their own perspectives, ensuring that important works and artists receive the platform they need to inspire change and promote social inclusion.
Bruno Wang’s ongoing dedication to the arts and wellness underscores his belief in their transformative power. Through The Pure Land Foundation and Bruno Wang Productions, Bruno Wang continues to champion projects that have a clear social impact, prioritising creative merit and the potential for positive change over commercial success. His vision is to foster a more compassionate and enlightened society through the arts and spiritual well-being, ultimately contributing to a better world.
A Lean Into Advocacy For Better Mental Wellness
A key tenet of Bruno Wang’s belief as a philanthropist, patron and producer is that we cannot always change the world around us, but we can control how we respond to it. Our inner feelings often shape our outer reality, and so change must always come from within.
Nearly a decade after The Pure Land Series first landed, the contemporary Pure Land Foundation continues to engender this precept, and is today primarily focused on tackling the mental health crisis. The Pure Land Foundation has pivoted into digital advocacy to share secular principles inspired by Buddhism in support of emotional and mental wellness.
The Pure Land Foundation is now building a platform to engage global audiences with beneficial teachings and ideas steeped in principles drawn from and inspired by Buddhism, through educational and visually engaging content. The aim of this content is to answer some of the most pressing questions around mental health issues today through a secular Buddhist lens to seek to improve spiritual, mental and emotional wellness.
If you are interested in the content and lessons of The Pure Land Series and would like to learn more about building a world grounded in compassion, empowerment, creativity and spirituality; or you would like to learn more about Bruno Wang or the Pure Land Foundation, you can visit:
Website: https://purelandfoundation.com/
Instagram: @purelandfoundation
YouTube: @purelandseries5713
