Mandala Sand Painting by the Mystical Arts of Tibet
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/19/2018
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This artistic tradition of Tantric Buddhism, painting with colored sand, ranks as one of the most unique and exquisite. Millions of grains of sand are meticulously placed on a flat platform over a period of days or weeks to form the image of a mandala, purifying and healing the environment and its inhabitants.
During viewing hours, families can make their own Lung ta ("Wind Horse") prayer flag while learning about the symbolism of the flags and proper techniques for creating and hanging them.The monks’ visit has become the highlight of Asia Society’s summer offerings; thousands of people gather each year to watch the monks work. This is their fourth visit to share their art and ceremony with Houstonians.
The event lasts four days and features a community mandala where guests are invited to take part in the art by helping create a sand mandala during viewing hours. Guests will learn how to use the chapkur to fill in the design with sand.
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