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SUMMARY:Mystical Arts of Tibet: Mandala Sand Painting
LOCATION:Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum\, Phase I (APC1)\, 777 Lo
 op Road SW\, Building 1\, Richardson\, TX 75080
DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery ret
 urn to the Crow Museum on the campus of UT Dallas for a week-long residen
 cy to construct a magnificent Tantric Buddhist mandala sand painting. Usi
 ng traditional metal funnels called chak-pur\, millions of grains of crus
 hed marble are painstakingly laid into place in this ancient spiritual ar
 t form to generate energies for global healing.\n\nThroughout the week\, 
 visitors are invited to stop by and observe this sacred practice\, witnes
 s the mandala’s intricate evolution\, and reflect on the themes of compas
 sion\, impermanence\, and the interconnectedness of all life.\n\nAs the m
 onks from Drepung Loseling Monastery create a traditional mandala nearby\
 , visitors of all ages are invited to take part in a hands-on Community S
 and Painting experience. This collaborative experience offers a unique op
 portunity to explore the meditative and creative practice of sand paintin
 g while expressing ideas that resonate with our own community. Whether yo
 u're a student\, a family\, or simply curious\, this is a chance to conne
 ct and reflect on the themes of the mandala—impermanence\, mindfulness\, 
 and shared purpose.\n\nhttp://next-to-u.app/events/575b3ebc-fd71-478c-963
 5-70eb560b9799
URL:http://next-to-u.app/events/575b3ebc-fd71-478c-9635-70eb560b9799
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