THUS I HAVE HEARD SUCH IS LIFE

Life unfolds as a transmission. Not as a theory, not as a doctrine, but as something directly encountered—moment by moment, breath by breath. “Thus I have heard” is how many ancient teachings begin—“Such is life” is the realization that follows. Between those two statements lies the entire human condition.

High-contrast psychedelic pop-art collage by Sri Lankan artist Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake, featuring a central human silhouette with a fragmented mind filled with multiple eyes, swirling hypnotic patterns, and organic mushroom clusters in vibrant neon green and deep blue.

Samsaric Static | Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake

Samsaric Static

Thus I have heard: the mind wanders in endless noise, chasing echoes that never rest. Such is life.
Vibrant psychotropic collage art by Sri Lankan artist Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake, depicting a central figure experiencing a transcendental state, surrounded by multiple screaming faces, cannabis leaves, and recursive swirling cosmic patterns in a bold neon green and black halftone style.

Chemical Ego-Death | Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake

Chemical Ego Death
Thus I have heard: what we call the self dissolves, like mist when the sun rises. Such is life.

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Dynamic psychedelic pop-art collage by Sri Lankan artist Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake, featuring a multi-eyed figure in a state of shock, surrounded by floating clocks, celestial planets, and a vortex of swirling liquid patterns against a bold orange background.

Chronos & Chaos  | Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake

Chronos & Chaos 
Thus I have heard: time moves on, while all things arise and fall in uncertainty. Such is life.
Intricate psychedelic visionary collage by Sri Lankan artist Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake, depicting a central meditative figure in a lotus pose with a geometric energy explosion emanating from their crown, surrounded by fragmented faces and sacred geometry in a high-contrast blue and yellow palette.

Vajra Focus | Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake

Vajra Focus
Thus I have heard: when the mind becomes steady, clarity cuts through all confusion. Such is life.
Detailed psychedelic pop-art reinterpretation of Buddhist iconography by Sri Lankan artist Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake, showing a serene Buddha seated in meditation under a Bodhi tree, surrounded by a swirling horde of multi-armed demons and monstrous entities on a vibrant pink background.

The Siege of Mara | Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake

Siege of Mara
Thus I have heard: shadows gather to test the strength of the heart. Such is life.
Playful psychedelic pop-art by Sri Lankan artist Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake, featuring a serene Buddha skateboarding on a board adorned with a Bodhi leaf, while being playfully pursued by various demons and celestial figures against a bright neon green background.

Thus I Have Rolled| Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake

Thus I Have Rolled
Thus I have heard: one stumbles, rises, and continues along the path. Such is life.

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Nuwan Shilpa Hennayake is a Psychedelic Visionary Artist from Sri Lanka. Contact for NFTs | Prints | Commission work
Psychedelic Art Sri Lanka

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