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URL:https://uufsd.com/events/tibetan-sand-mandala-viewing/
SUMMARY:Tibetan Sand Mandala Viewing
DESCRIPTION:UUFSD is honored to host the monks of Gaden Shartse Norling Mon
 astery\, South India\, during the week of May 16-20\, for a Sacred Sand Ma
 ndala Creation. This ancient two dimensional Tibetan Buddhist mandala is t
 he most artistic\, labor-intensive and concentration-intensive of all mand
 alas created. For a full list of events\, visit uufsd.org/sandmandala.\nVi
 ewing the Sand Mandala Construction\nThis ancient two dimensional Tibetan 
 Buddhist mandala is the most artistic\, labor-intensive and concentration-
 intensive of all Mandalas created. It will require between 75 and 125 hour
 s of effort\, completed by several monks at a time.\n\nThe public is welco
 med daily to view the Sand Mandala\, visit with the monks and shop in thei
 r Tibetan Buddhist Market. Chairs will be set up near the mandala table fo
 r those who wish to stay awhile\, or meditate\, as the monks work mindfull
 y to create the mandala. The peaceful sounds of the mandala tools\, softly
  rubbing harmoniously against each other\, can help one feel more relaxed\
 , centered and connected to the universe.\nAbout Sand Mandalas\n\n\nMandal
 a means literally "that which extracts the essence." There are many differ
 ent types of mandalas used by Tibetan Buddhists. They can be created in e
 ither two or three dimensions. The ones on the monks' tour are two dimensi
 onal sand mandalas. These are without doubt the most creative\, labor-inte
 nsive\, and concentration-intensive of all mandalas created. The ones prov
 ided on the tour will require between 75 and 125 hours of effort\, complet
 ed by several monks at a time.\n\nEach sand mandala represents the archite
 ctural layout of the entire palace of a specific deity. The Manjushri mand
 ala\, symbolizes the embodiment of prajñā (transcendent wisdom). There a
 re multi-layered symbolic images throughout the “palace\,” where icono
 graphy\, placement\, and color all have significance.\n\nIn the past\, san
 d mandalas were made with the powdered results of the grinding of precious
  stones\, such as turquoise\, lapis lazuli\, coral\, powdered gold and sil
 ver\, and many other cherished and priceless materials. Today\, this is on
 ly done on very special and/or auspicious occasions. More commonly\, the c
 olors are made of powdered and dyed stone\, sand\, dust\, flowers\, and ch
 arcoal. The colors are chosen to match the color of one of the Buddhas of 
 the five Buddha families. The sand is applied very precisely by the gentle
  tapping of a sand-filled metal cone that has had its tip removed. The out
 line of the mandala is defined by the holding of a string that is dipped i
 n chalk and then 'snapped' in the appropriate place.\n\nUpon completion of
  the mandala\, the monks will purposely destroy the magnificent work of ar
 t. The Buddha's last words were "All things are impermanent\, work out you
 r salvation with diligence." In upholding the principle that life is trans
 ient\, the monks sweep up the mandala and place the sand in a river\, lake
 \, or ocean as an offering to purify the surrounding environment.
LOCATION:UU Fellowship of San Dieguito\, 1036 Solana Drive\, Solana Beach\,
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