Mystical Arts of Tibet

Schedule

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Old Chapel | Amherst, MA

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Observe an ancient ritual of creation and impermanence as Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery create and then ritually destroy an intricate sand mandala painting. In keeping with centuries-old tradition the lamas begin by consecrating the site through chants, music, and mantra recitation. Over the days that follow, the lamas create a mandala by meticulously hand-placing millions of colored grains of sand on a wooden platform.
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10
Opening ceremony: April 6, 12 p.m.
Viewing: April 6, 7, and 9, 1–7 p.m.; April 8, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Closing ceremony: April 10, 12 p.m.
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Old Chapel, Old Chapel, Amherst, MA 01003, United States

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