Sand Mandala

Tibetan sand mandala, Chenrezig the Buddha of compassion Mandala

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  Film & Animation

[vjalonzo]

The deconstruction of the mandala is a representation of the impermaness in the world. Where all the sand is collected in a jar and then dispersed in a water stream or thrown in the wind from a mountain or sometimes the sand is distributed to everybody present.

[1oolabob]

To devote one's entire attention to the creation of a highly organized beautiful thing is to be very much in control of one's actions. Important also to recognize that the sand mandala is a temporary thing and even though the process of making it takes all of the artist's focus, it is only sand that will disperse in the breeze. Humanity must learn not to think of itself as beyond nature, not even in our greatest works.

But the real benefit is only what you really understand of it.

[Jordyjg]

what if he didin't, what if your mom took a big wet shit in your bed and then you laid down in it.

[theAnnhie]

Impresionante.

[fuk goo]

what if the dali laima came in a took a huge wet shit in the middle of this.

[TaylorTazJohnson]

I learned recently that the main point of a sand mandala is not to signify impermanence. The monks create the mandala as a "vessel" of sorts for prayers and for a particular deity. (Each mandala corresponds with a particular deity). They dump the sand in a river because the sand has been infused with blessings, and the river will carry those blessings to the ocean - which will carry the blessings around the entire world. Pretty cool right?

[iampeeay01]

I adore them for being so patient and passionate in making this beautiful piece of art. Great work..

[pinkygirl1999]

Damn imagine if you made a mistake or sneezed, would really be a bitch. Great artwork though, amazing

[VolcardoReviewer]

Hey guys, im doing a presentation on the Mandala. Not just for its beauty but also for its inner meanings and representations. So can someone give me some insight on the Mandala. Thanks in advance.

[MrOnebadassmofo]

dont summon a demon, damn

[Stephen Richards]

The monks begin the Mandala sand painting with a ceremony of chants, music and mantra recitation for blessing the site to make it conducive for creating the mandala. Be Cosmic ...

[Tom31994]

the music creeps me out...