✦ Living History · Sacred Light In Motion ✦

Kalachakra
Ceiling Project

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.

60+ Artists & Volunteers

100 Hand-painted Panels

2.5+ Years Of Devotion

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A Personal Note

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.

This page is dedicated to sharing that journey with you — from the first day a panel was lifted, to each meaningful step forward.

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About the Kalachakra Ceiling Project

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.

Journey

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Follow the Journey

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.

Follow the highlights below to see the public moments from the journey.

Timeline

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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 — Project Update

The Kalachakra Mandala ceiling is now close to halfway complete.

Coming soon

More updates will be posted here as the project progresses — piece by piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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Instagram & YouTube Highlights

Public highlights from the Kalachakra journey.

YouTube · Day 1 Installation Open

Day 1 Installation — The first panel being lifted into place.

Instagram Reel Open

Instagram Reel — Sacred motion in real time.

Instagram Post Open

Instagram Post — Behind the art, brushstrokes of devotion.