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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 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.
Opening event
2nd August 2pm to 4pm
Exhibition hours
3rd to 16th August 2026
10.30am to 2.30pm daily
DISSOLUTION CEREMONY AND ARTIST TALK
16th August 2026 2-4pm
bookings essential via QR code
The blessed sand will be placed in the ocean at Grange Jetty after the dissolution ceremony to represent impermanence and share blessings with all beings
8 ROSS AVENUE
FLINDERS PARK
Free event – bookings essential.
Donations welcome to support the Tibetan Buddhist Institute.
Presented as part of the SALA Festival and supported by the City of Charles Sturt.
tibetanbuddhistinstitute.org
benliew.com.au
Dates
Sunday 2 August 2026 - Sunday 16 August 2026 (UTC+09:30)Location
Tibetan Buddhist Institute
8 Ross Avenue , Flinders Park South Australia 5025
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