Transient Nature: sand mandala and photography exhibition SALA August 2026

Transient Nature

Impermanence • Compassion • Wisdom

TIBETAN SAND MANDALA AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

Experience a rare living tradition at the Tibetan Buddhist Institute. Visiting monks trained at Sera Jey Monastery will create a traditional sand mandala over several days, an intricate ritual symbolising impermanence, compassion, and wisdom.

The mandala construction will occur over 2 to 16 August 2026.

The mandala will conclude with a sacred dissolution ceremony.

Alongside this, Adelaide artist Benjamin Liew presents photographic works including portraiture, and a contemplative series exploring transience, memory, and ancient architecture. A powerful meeting of ritual and contemporary photography, inviting reflection on the fleeting nature of life.

 

Timelapse of the Chenrezig Sand Mandala captured by the wonderful photographer, Benjamin Liew. You can view more images from the construction of the sand mandala over on Benjamin’s fantastic website.

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DISSOLUTION CEREMONY AND ARTIST TALK

16th August 2026 2-4pm

 

MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT

This enables the Tibetan Buddhist Institute community to support the dharma and allow us all to receive precious teachings from our teachers.

“I believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. From the moment of birth, every human being wants happiness and does not want suffering. Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.”

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the 14th Dalai Lama

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