Tibetan Peace Garden

The Tibetan Peace Garden occupies a site with a long history of human suffering, as it sits on the grounds of the former Bethlem Royal Hospital, famously known as Bedlam. For centuries, this institution was associated with the harsh treatment of the mentally ill, who were once chained to walls and displayed for public amusement. The decision to place a garden dedicated to non-violence and contemplation in this specific location serves as a deliberate act of healing and transformation. It now stands as a peaceful counterpoint to the nearby Imperial War Museum, offering an alternative vision of how human conflict can be addressed.