The London SE1 website describes this special place:
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'The Tibetan Peace Garden opposite St George's Cathedral in Lambeth Road was opened by the Dalai Lama on Thursday 13 May 1999.
The garden is in the grounds of the Imperial War Museum where the Obelisk stood for many years until its recent return to St George's Circus.'
There is a dedication stone to the garden, an information sign, the language pillar and the inner circle.
The memorial language pillar is made from Portland stone and is based on the design of the famous Sho Pillar which stands outside the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The pillar carries his Holiness the Dalai Lama's message of peace in Tibetan, English, Hindi and Chinese. Three steps representing peace, understanding and love are topped by precious jewels.
Bringing East and West together the garden's circular shape is one of union and peace. The circular logo of the Tibet Foundation in the garden is constructed from Kilkenny stone and the syllables mean 'Virtue' and 'Foundation'. It represents perfections of generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, concentration and wisdom.
A Kilkenny black limestone base holds a cast bronze Kalachakra Mandala as a vehicle of world peace. Around the mandala are the 'Eight Auspicious Symbols' in the paving which show the banner of victory, golden fishes, vase of treasure, lotus, conch shell, eternal knot, parasol and wheel.
There are eight low, contemplation seats in the perimeter of the garden representing the 'Noble Eightfold Path' of right view, thought, speech, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration. These are surrounded by Tibet and Himalayan plants.
Outside the inner circle are four sculptures made from Portland stone and showing the four elements of Air, Fire, Earth and Water. Space is shown in an open area and the elements are linked with a pergola.