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| The Monk |
One practice of Tibetan monks
is the creation of sand mandalas.
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| The Sand |
These mandalas are used for healing and meditation.
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| The Tools |
The site is first prepared with music and chants.
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| The Techique |
Special funnels are used to place the sand.
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| A Lot of Concentration |
Don't sneeze....
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| The Product |
When completed,
the sand mandala is destroyed
signifying the impermanence of life.
The remains are distributed
to share the blessings.
More sand mandala images can be found here.
11 comments:
That must take such patience. The artwork is really amazing.
Wow!! That is unreal!!
Unbelievable to realize that they would destroy that beautiful artwork!
I love the brilliant colors.
Such beautiful and painstaking work - wonderful.
Such beautiful and painstaking work - wonderful.
Beautiful!
Incredible!!!! Where were you?
That's beautiful, it emits a sense of peace...
Wow such an intricate piece of art! Wonderfully documented by you. Thank you for linking in with "Through My Lens".
Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
Wow, so incredible!
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