In this artwork, a meditative figure sits between the transient earthly realm and the eternal cosmos, symbolizing the fleeting nature of existence described by Shantideva. The ephemeral beauty surrounding the figure represents life's temporary pleasures and memories. Stairs lead from the physical to the celestial, echoing the passage of people and deeds that mark our lives, yet fade away. Against the eternal backdrop of space, the figure contemplates the brevity of life and the follies of ignorance, capturing the struggle for enlightenment amidst life's fleeting dreams.