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Day 1 Installation — The first panel being lifted into place.
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Kalachakra Ceiling Project
A sacred project revealed slowly — through art, faith, devotion, colour, movement, and the quiet work of many hands.
This page is dedicated to sharing the journey of the Kalachakra Ceiling Project inside the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion — from the first day a panel was lifted, to each meaningful step forward.
The ceiling begins to breathe.
A living record of colour, devotion, people, and sacred detail inside the Kalachakra Ceiling Project.
Personal note
Not just a filming job. A living history.
I've had the chance to work on many creative projects over the years, but this one feels truly special.
I'm deeply grateful to be part of something so meaningful — documenting the Kalachakra Ceiling Project inside the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion.
It's not just a filming job — it's a rare opportunity to capture a living history of art, faith, and community.
The feeling
A rare chance to capture faith and community.
This page is dedicated to sharing that journey with you — from the first day a panel was lifted, to each meaningful step forward.
The project feels different because it is not just decoration. It carries devotion, patience, compassion, memory, and the effort of many people working toward something larger than themselves.
About the project
Painted slowly. Lifted with devotion.
Over 2.5 years of continuous painting
Contributions from 60+ artists and many dedicated volunteers
100 hand-painted panels
Installed inside a 20×20 metre sacred space within the dome
Rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, this mandala represents universal harmony and peace — a spiritual map of time, space, and awakening.
Scale, patience, and devotion.
The installation reveals the physical scale of the ceiling and the care behind each painted section.
Follow the journey
More clips, reflections, and meaningful milestones.
I'll continue updating this page with new video clips, reflections, and meaningful milestones from the Kalachakra Ceiling Project as it unfolds.
Thank you for being here — and thank you to the Great Stupa for entrusting me with the chance to capture this living history.
Each moment shared here is part of a greater journey — a living record of the ceiling coming to life.
Timeline
Project Timeline & Progress
This timeline is updated as the project unfolds. Each moment shared here is part of a greater journey — a living record of the ceiling coming to life.
July 15, 2025
Day 1: The first painted Kalachakra ceiling panel is lifted into place.
July 26, 2025
The first section of sacred panels now hangs suspended inside the dome.
August 10, 2025
The Kalachakra Mandala ceiling is now close to halfway complete.
October 17–19, 2025
Kalachakra Retreat for World Peace neared completion at the Great Stupa.
October 18, 2025
Long Life Puja for His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche at the Great Stupa.
Coming soon
More project updates will be added here as the journey continues.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Simple answers for visitors who want to understand the meaning, location, people, and public journey behind this project.
The Kalachakra Mandala is a sacred symbol in Tibetan Buddhism representing time, cosmos, and inner awakening. It's traditionally created in sand, but this ceiling version is painted to last for generations.
The ceiling is being installed inside the dome of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, in Bendigo, Australia.
The project has involved over 60 artists from Australia and abroad, along with many volunteers who've helped across painting, planning, and installation over more than two years.
The ceiling is not only a rare visual expression of Buddhist philosophy — it's also a gesture of world peace, community effort, and intergenerational legacy.
Yes. Visit stupa.au for visitor info, retreat dates, and public events.
Yes. I'll be sharing selected video reflections and time-lapses on this page and social platforms throughout the project, so the public can follow along with the journey.
Video & Social
Social Presence
Public highlights from the Kalachakra journey.
A quiet record of the work.
60+
Artists & Volunteers
100
Hand-painted Panels
2.5+
Years Of Devotion
192
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