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karl maenz
paintings of the spirit within me
 
mandala improvisations (2007)
 
 

In Tibetan Buddhism, a mandala is an imaginary palace that is contemplated during meditation. This series starts with the original idea in mind. As in music, improvisations will wander far from the original theme, and become more or less independent and self-contained.

Click here for "Metamorphosis of a theme"
 
 
 
Sastradhara Mandala
central Tibet, 14th century, 62x54 cm