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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

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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

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