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the Temple of Fine Arts

The Spirit behind the Institution ...

'Enchanting strains - Krishna with Flute' The Temple of Fine Arts is an idea based on a simple dictum - serve, love, give.

It is an idea that has evolved into living palpable reality through an array of apparently disparate forms - a centre for the performing arts that seeks to refine above all else; a vegetarian restaurant that serves more than just delectable food; a travel agency and a computer outlet that places premium on service rather than profit; an art gallery that promotes art as a meditation of external reality and not just as a representation of it, and a free medical and dental clinic that heals by caring.

Touching the self in a way that goodness and decency invariably surface, it promotes sensitivity to ones environment; a sense of harmony with fellow man. It teaches the faith in oneself and the importance of shradha or right effort.

The result is a cooperative endeavour that allows one to give according to one's capacity and take according to one's needs. It fosters continuity and change in a way that's as bold as it is exciting. It moves away from the comfort of dogma by combining the traditional with the modern. And it does it with an abandon that can only come from fearlessness, faith and fortitude. It is an idea that works towards an ideal as it builds a future on the very best of the past.


About TFA International - we live in an age heralded as modern and scientific, unsurpassed in industrial might and management wizardry - a period that has witnessed man's ability to command great forces in shaping his physical environment. Yet for all the scientific sophistry the human community remains bedeviled with tensions and conflict. The most elemental human characteristics of spontainety, compassion and fellowship have receded behind the drudgery of mercantile considerations and fearful uncertain survival. Explore then the unique history of Temple of Fine Arts, its inspiration, when and where it was started and how it has spread its wings since then... Genesis \| Ten Years Later \| Our Beloved \| Aims and Ideals \| The Emblem \| Nataraja
'The Dancers Metronome'	The Performing Arts - the earliest human instinct, seen during early growth hover around the response to latent artistic tendencies ... music, dance and art. Modern psychology and behavioural sciences acknowledge what has been known to our ancients, that artistic development is food for the soul and fuel the growth of the balanced individual. Find out what can you learn at our school, both in the Performing Arts such as dance, instruments, vocal as well as in the Fine Arts such as Rangoli, Mehendi, Yoga etc... Origins of Music \| A Primer on Music \| Carnatic Music \| Hindustani Music\| Maestros of Music \| Cultural Fusion \| Origins of Dance \| Bharata Natyam \| Kathak \| Kathakali \| Kuchipudi \| Manipuri \| Mohiniattam \| Folk Dances \|
	The School - with the founding of the Temple of Fine Arts, something of dramatic proportions began to unfold ... for the first time within living memory there became available a spectrum of courses in the Indian cultural arts. The scope originally (in Malaysia) sought to encompass other ethnic electives, but this had to be scaled back owing to the non availability of teaching staff. If you are a budding aspirant and wish to embark on developing your artistic talents, find details here… Requirements \| Fee Structure \| Syllabus \| Special Courses \| Management & Staff
Performances & Activities - since inception, students and teachers of TFA have staged several productions such as Dattatreya, Mahsuri, Lady White Snake, Midsummer Night's dream, Ramayana etc. Find out more...		Major Stage Productions \| Other Milestones \| Press Reviews \| Up-coming Events	'Cymbals'
Other Cultural Dimensions - ever the hub of activity, the TFA centre has also witnessed numerous enactments of cultural events relating to the life in Indian society, hovering around birth, weddings, celebrations and death. Let us tell you about the underlying significances…		Weddings \| Birth \| Death \| Other Sacraments \| Deepavali \| Mahashivarathri \| Makar Sankranti/Pongal \| Ramnavami \| Krishna Janmashtami \| Ganesh Chaturthi \| Onam \| Navratri \| Holi
Our Vision - necessity is the mother of invention. In our case it is equally the mother of progression. Since the inception of the Temple of Fine Arts in 1981 in KL Malaysia, the existing structures have been renoveated, demolished and reconfigured several times, each time using creative band aids. It became apparent by 1989 that a building proper had to be constructed, and planning proceeded in earnest. There have been many starts at fund raising, and many re-evaluations of the building designs taking into account the stark realities that charitable institutions such as ours, don't attract ready financial backers. Nonetheless we have persevered and expect the fruition of the impossible... The Proposed Building Schematic \| The Floor Plans \| The Estimated Cost \| Fund Raising


About TFA International - we live in an age heralded as modern and scientific, unsurpassed in industrial might and management wizardry - a period that has witnessed man's ability to command great forces in shaping his physical environment. Yet for all the scientific sophistry the human community remains bedeviled with tensions and conflict. The most elemental human characteristics of spontainety, compassion and fellowship have receded behind the drudgery of mercantile considerations and fearful uncertain survival. Explore then the unique history of Temple of Fine Arts, its inspiration, when and where it was started and how it has spread its wings since then... Genesis \| Ten Years Later \| Our Beloved \| Aims and Ideals \| The Emblem \| Nataraja
'The Dancers Metronome'	The Performing Arts - the earliest human instinct, seen during early growth hover around the response to latent artistic tendencies ... music, dance and art. Modern psychology and behavioural sciences acknowledge what has been known to our ancients, that artistic development is food for the soul and fuel the growth of the balanced individual. Find out what can you learn at our school, both in the Performing Arts such as dance, instruments, vocal as well as in the Fine Arts such as Rangoli, Mehendi, Yoga etc... Origins of Music \| A Primer on Music \| Carnatic Music \| Hindustani Music\| Maestros of Music \| Cultural Fusion \| Origins of Dance \| Bharata Natyam \| Kathak \| Kathakali \| Kuchipudi \| Manipuri \| Mohiniattam \| Folk Dances \|
	The School - with the founding of the Temple of Fine Arts, something of dramatic proportions began to unfold ... for the first time within living memory there became available a spectrum of courses in the Indian cultural arts. The scope originally (in Malaysia) sought to encompass other ethnic electives, but this had to be scaled back owing to the non availability of teaching staff. If you are a budding aspirant and wish to embark on developing your artistic talents, find details here… Requirements \| Fee Structure \| Syllabus \| Special Courses \| Management & Staff
Performances & Activities - since inception, students and teachers of TFA have staged several productions such as Dattatreya, Mahsuri, Lady White Snake, Midsummer Night's dream, Ramayana etc. Find out more...		Major Stage Productions \| Other Milestones \| Press Reviews \| Up-coming Events	'Cymbals'
Other Cultural Dimensions - ever the hub of activity, the TFA centre has also witnessed numerous enactments of cultural events relating to the life in Indian society, hovering around birth, weddings, celebrations and death. Let us tell you about the underlying significances…		Weddings \| Birth \| Death \| Other Sacraments \| Deepavali \| Mahashivarathri \| Makar Sankranti/Pongal \| Ramnavami \| Krishna Janmashtami \| Ganesh Chaturthi \| Onam \| Navratri \| Holi
Our Vision - necessity is the mother of invention. In our case it is equally the mother of progression. Since the inception of the Temple of Fine Arts in 1981 in KL Malaysia, the existing structures have been renoveated, demolished and reconfigured several times, each time using creative band aids. It became apparent by 1989 that a building proper had to be constructed, and planning proceeded in earnest. There have been many starts at fund raising, and many re-evaluations of the building designs taking into account the stark realities that charitable institutions such as ours, don't attract ready financial backers. Nonetheless we have persevered and expect the fruition of the impossible... The Proposed Building Schematic \| The Floor Plans \| The Estimated Cost \| Fund Raising