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  • Large-scale Buddhist artwork on display in a theatrical setting with curtains.
  • Buddhist Tara image of green figure with red mandala and blue flowers.
  • Image of Buddhist Tara figure with headdress.
16 May

21 Buddhist Goddesses

  • Free
  • Art

This must see spiritual masterpiece is one of the world's largest paintings – at a whopping 15m high (almost five storeys!) and 9m wide.

Painted by Swiss artist Peter Iseli, the 21 Taras painting (aka 21 Taras Thangka) presents ancient sacred geometry that quietens the mind just by looking at the beauty, strength and fearlessness of these enlightened women.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 16 May
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Melbourne Town Hall
90/130 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Melbourne Town Hall

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9596 8900
  • email address: admin@tarainstitute.org.au
  • Visit website for 21 Buddhist Goddesses
Facebook page for 21 Buddhist Goddesses

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access
  • Quiet spaces
  • Relaxed/low sensory

All accessibility information is self-reported by the listing owner. It has not been verified by the City of Melbourne.

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