Mandala or dimensional design, is a kind of sand painting and one of the most famous and delicate forms of Tibetan Buddhist art. Usually, the mandala is made for important Buddhist occasions.
It is said that Buddha himself taught his disciples to make the mandala sand painting 2,500 years ago, and this exquisite religious art has been passed down through generations up to now.
Lamas usually go out to look for special white sand and dye it in different colors. Then, they spend weeks, even months depicting the mandala.
Recently, lamas of Riku Monastery, Kangding County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province have made an exquisite mandala for worshiping.
Photo taken on May 25 shows lamas depicting the Mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo taken on May 25 shows the lama dripping green sand onto the mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo taken on May 25 shows lamas depicting the Mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo shows a close-up of the Mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Lamas took photos with the mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo shows a close-up of the Mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo shows a close-up of the Mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Lamas took photos with the mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo taken on May 25 shows a panorama of the finished mandala. (Photo by Gyatso)
Photo taken on May 25 shows the mandala surrounded by incense, bowls of highland barley grains and butter lamps for worshiping. (Photo by Gyatso)
