Johannes Friscknecht: Mandala For Our Time Art Exhibition

Hong Kong Fringe ClubThe term mandala originates from Sanskrit, meaning “circle.” In Buddhism, it signifies a sacred realm, a visual and meditative space leading toward enlightenment. Yet the mandala is not confined to Buddhism; its presence spans cultures and centuries. From Celtic knots and Gothic rose windows to the Native American medicine wheel and the principles of sacred geometry, these circular patterns embody humanity’s primal creativity and deep yearning for wholeness and interconnectedness.

Johannes Frischknecht has been fascinated by mandalas since childhood, painting them as a daily spiritual practice for more than sixty years. Immersed in Western, Tibetan, and African traditions, he has lived as an artist, yogi, thangka specialist, and cultural bridge between East and West. Through decades of study and contemplation, he reinterprets the primordial structures underlying mandala composition, expressing them through an authentic visual language that is both disciplined and free.

Guided by meditation and the wisdom of Tibetan lamas, Johannes came to understand the mandala not merely as an artistic form, but as a field of transformation. His work resonates with the insights of psychologist Carl Jung, also Swiss, who introduced the mandala to the West as a tool for healing and integration. For Johannes, creating mandalas is an offering: a way to help individuals and society return to wholeness.

Buddhaland is honoured to present Johannes Frischknecht’s debut exhibition in Hong Kong. We uphold art as a vessel of human consciousness, a path to inspire, heal, and elevate. This collaboration marks the beginning of our journey to seek and support artists who create not from ego, but in service to the betterment of humanity.

Guoying Stacy Zhang

Curator & Founder, Buddhaland