Monks use colorful sand to construct the sand Mandala, it is very unique religious art of Tibet Buddhism and are believed to have purification and healing function. Normally, a teacher choose a specific topic of mandala that need to be created, then, the monks begin to construct the sand mandala by consecrating the site with sacred chants and music. A group of monks work together from days to weeks to construct one sand mandala with millions of grains of colored sand. After it is completed, the mandala is consecrated.
Monks use colorful sand to construct the sand Mandala, it is very unique religious art of Tibet Buddhism and are believed to have purification and healing function. Normally, a teacher choose a specific topic of mandala that need to be created, then, the monks begin to construct the sand mandala by consecrating the site with sacred chants and music. A group of monks work together from days to weeks to construct one sand mandala with millions of grains of colored sand. After it is completed, the mandala is consecrated.
