November 9-10th

Chenrezig Sand Mandala Creation

with Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche, Drupon Rinchen Dorje Rinpoche, Lopon Lama Kalsang, Tsunma Rinchen Khandro, and Virginia Blum

Like last year, this year's Mani Drubchen will feature the creation of a traditional sand mandala—a sacred art form that will serve as a profound representational support throughout the retreat.

This intricate mandala, crafted from colored sand, will remain in place for the duration of the drubchen, symbolizing the celestial palace of the deity and representing a microcosm of the universe held within the compassionate blessings of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion.

Join us to witness this sacred creation: The lamas will construct the sand mandala beginning around 10am on November 9th and will continue until mid-afternoon or evening on November 10th, prior to the drubchen. You're warmly invited to visit the meditation hall at DNJ during this period to observe this remarkable spiritual artistry in progress.