Sculpture
Tibet is a land that is deeply connected to the Buddha Reality. This is seen in the spirit of Tibetan artistic culture, both in the homeland and across the diaspora. Central to this tradition is the maṇḍala, a powerful symbol in Tibetan visual culture and Buddhist philosophy. Rooted in Tantric practices, the maṇḍala represents both a sacred space and a map of the cosmos, guiding practitioners from worldly suffering (saṃsāra) to enlightenment (nirvāṇa). The maṇḍala’s concentric circles echo the universe’s cycle of creation and dissolution, while its iconography serves as a conduit between the material and spiritual realms.
Throughout history, Tibetan artists—ancient and modern—have reinterpreted the maṇḍala’s symbolism, infusing it with new meanings while preserving its spiritual essence. Lama Tashi carries this tradition forward, shaping intricate sand mandalas inspired by the teachings of Tibetan masters and his spiritual journey. Despite never setting foot in Tibet, Lama Tashi discovers his homeland in the sacred geometry of the maṇḍala, where he brings vibrant colours to life in honour of Tibetan resilience and spiritual depth. Once the mandala is complete, it is ceremoniously destroyed—symbolizing the impermanence of all things and the cyclical nature of
Bodghaya/Bihar India, Urban Buddha 2011
The statue belongs to Bihar State and the Gandhi Museum. It is made out of waste iron, welded iron rods, aluminium sheets and iron threads of 5×6 m sending a message of recycling metals so that we may preserve natural resources, requiring less energy, and emitting less carbon dioxide and other harmful gasses in our life.
Chicago/Grand Park U.S. Urban Buddha 2016
It is comprised of about 3,500 pounds of reclaimed/recycled wood. It sends a message about the rampant made of recycled wood and makes a statement about deforestation such as from palm oil production, or the cattle ranching in the Amazon rainforest. This sculpture 6x5m is painted in bright turquoise and red and was inscribed with Buddhist mantras.
Emmen/Rensenpark the Netherlands Urban Buddha 2018
The Artist participated in this way in the project “Emmen goes Eco”. A Sculpture made of reclaimed wood, and wasted objects. It is situated in a peaceful environment among nature, thus symbolizing peace and tranquillity. It raises awareness of ecology and global warming, happening nowadays, around the world. A message about harmful environmental issues.
