This permanent installation was created for a central hallway in Naropa University’s Nalanda Building, a space deeply tied to the school’s contemplative and academic mission. The design honors the university’s countercultural origins and Buddhist-inspired roots, transforming a transitional corridor into an immersive visual narrative.

The wall features blown-up archival images from the university’s formative years, spotlighting prominent figures from the 1960s and 70s such as Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Allen Ginsberg, and Anne Waldman. These figures were instrumental in shaping Naropa’s identity as a hub for Buddhist education, creative writing, and radical thought.

A chronological timeline of key events in Naropa’s history was integrated using plaques styled as Tibetan prayer flags. Suspended and color-coded, these flags create visual rhythm while symbolizing the spiritual and historical journey of the institution.

The final installation serves as both a commemorative piece and an educational experience. It invites students, faculty, and visitors to engage with Naropa’s legacy, reinforcing its values of mindfulness, creativity, and cultural fusion.