Exhibitions

Sand Mandala the Art of Impermanence

The Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet will share traditional sand painting techniques and create a magnificent sand mandala over the five days of the Festival. On Sunday, the completed mandala will be dismantled and swept away in a final dissolution ceremony and the sand carried in ritual procession to the nearest moving water.

Tibetan paintings by Karma Phuntsok

The Festival will feature an exhibition of cutting edge contemporary Tibetan art by master painter Karma Phuntsok. Though formally trained, Karma applies a range of innovative techniques and materials in his work, creating unique and dynamic expressions of contemporary Buddhist Art. Karma’s art is featured in collections around the world including the Queensland Art Gallery and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Weaving the World Together

During the Festival Tseten, a recent arrival from Tibet, demonstrates traditional techniques of weaving to create a beautiful carpet. An exquisite collection of Tibetan carpets will be exhibited.
Having evolved in isolation, knotting methods used differ from all other traditions worldwide and once finished, most Tibetan rugs are ‘carved’ to outline elements of the design. Tibetan carpets are used for flooring, blankets, wall hangings, sleeping mats, chair covers and horse saddles and traditionally bear symbols to bestow prosperity, good luck, long life and protection.