Tag Archives: Sand mandala
The Sand in Sand Mandalas
Many readers have asked me about the sand used in creating sand mandalas. What is it? Where does it come from? Is it store-bought? If not, how is it made? How is it colored? Is it colored with natural dyes? … Continue reading
Posted in Post-Fulbright
Tagged sacred art forms, sacred arts tour, sand, Sand mandala, Tibetan Buddhism
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It’s Yamantaka Time
I’ve been furiously writing here to get up-to-date, and even though I’m still working on September things seen and heard, I must now share that it’s Yamantaka time! I am currently documenting this highest yoga tantra performed annually at Namgyal … Continue reading
Posted in India
Tagged Dharamsala, highest yoga tantra, mandala, Namgyal Monastery, Sand mandala, Tibetan Buddhism, Yamantaka
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