The Wheel of Harmony 
Buddhists from the Himalayas state that they experience a deep sense of harmony in their homes and environment when the prayer wheel is placed in their abode. A number of Tibetan commentaries state that having a prayer wheel in a building makes that place become like the Potala - the pure land of the Buddha. Without doubt the prayer wheel’s beauty and energy exudes a very clear and positive effect.

In this work the artist has attempted to capture this sense of harmony and surrounded the prayer wheel with symbolic representations of the prayer flags that traditionally,are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras on the flags will be blown by the winds to spread good will and compassion into all pervading space, hence benefitting one and all. Visually,the work is syncretic in its essence and a fusion of the contemporary with the traditionally spiritual.

Acrylic on canvas (36" X 48")
Acquired
Series: Miscellaneous works