About the Collection
In Tibetan Buddhism, Shambhala is a mythical kingdom or hidden place somewhere beyond the snow peaks of the Himalayas. The kingdom is mentioned in various ancient texts, including the Kalachakra Tantra.
The concept of Shambhala plays an important role in Tibetan religious teachings, and has particular relevance in Tibetan mythology about the future. The Kalachakra Tantra states that a great army will arise out of the Shambhala kingdom to restore the earth at a future time. This militant vision has been interpreted both metaphorically and literally. For the literalists, Shambhala is a real place and various ideas about its location have been propounded: it is often placed in central Asia, north or west of Tibet. Ancient Zhang Zhung culture, which pre-dates Tibetan Buddhism in western Tibet, identifies Shambhala with the Sutlej Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Mongolians identify Shambala with certain valleys of southern Siberia.
In Theosophy, Shambhala is a legendary place situated in central Asia. According to Theosophical teachings, great spiritual adepts are said to reside in Shambhala.
Helena P. Blavatsky, a co-founder of the Theosophical Society, described Shambhala as once being a fair island in the inland Sea of the Tibetan plateau. Now, it exists as an oasis surrounded by barren deserts and salt lakes. Theosophical literature places Shamballa in the Gobi Desert. It is believed to be the abode of a great hierarchy of adepts. Every seventh year, these teachers are said to assemble in Shambhala, the “happy land” located in the North-West of Tibet or other regions.
In the PURUŚAS, Shambhala is considered the place from which the next KALKI-AVATĀR (a future divine incarnation) will emerge.
The legend of Shambhala gained credibility when Nicholas Roerich undertook an expedition in Central Asia from 1923 to 1926. Roerich’s accounts and observations suggested the real existence of Shambhala, adding to its mystique.
In summary, Shambhala remains a captivating concept — a hidden kingdom where spiritual wisdom and enlightenment are said to flourish. Whether it exists in physical reality or as a metaphorical realm, its allure continues to inspire seekers and mystics alike.
The Path to Shambhala collection is a tribute, by the author, to the voyage that Nicholas Roerich and Helena Roerich undertook in the Altai Mountains and the Himalayas to find the entries of Shambhala at the beginning of the 20th century. But it is also a metaphor for the inner path we all must undertake to reach the realms of our Soul, the only one that will bring us true freedom and redemption.
About the Author
Pedro Elias is a writer born in 1971 in Lisbon, Portugal.
At the age of 21 he wrote his first book, a spiritual novel about the life of the first Christians and reincarnation. To date, he has written four spiritual novels and a book of spiritual reflections.
In 2017, he decided to compose music and created two CDs, one with piano and the other with piano and orchestra, which led him to a new path in his inner expression, making the music available for free on his website for everyone to listen to.
More recently, he has been involved in the creation of digital art and NFTs, with this creative expression being the one to which he has devoted more time and effort in recent times.
For more on the author's work, please visit his website at: https://www.pedroelias.org/en/
"Spiritual Art" is a Gallery that explores the intersection of spirituality and art. Each piece in the World is unique and digitally signed, ensuring its authenticity and ownership.
This Gallery is built on the belief that spirituality is an essential aspect of art, and that it has the power to inspire, uplift, and connect us to something greater than ourselves. The NFTs in this Gallery are not just digital representations of art, but also a reflection of the artists' spiritual journeys and their connection to the divine.
The artworks in this Gallery range from traditional religious imagery to more abstract and modern expressions of spirituality. The collection features a diverse group of artists from around the world, each bringing their own unique perspective and interpretation of spirituality in art.
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