Description: A sand mandala is a pattern made from colorful sand that is destroyed as part of a Tibetan Buddhist ritual. But what could be the history and purpose
A sand mandala is a pattern made from colorful sand that is destroyed as part of a Tibetan Buddhist ritual. But what could be the history and purpose behind the ritual?
Tibetan Buddhists create sand mandalas only to destroy them after a particular ritual. This represents the concept that nothing lasts forever and is meant to symbolize their belief in the transitory nature of materialism.
The Tibetan mandala is a guide for gaining wisdom and compassion, and it is typically depicted as a tightly balanced, geometric composition containing deities. The main deity is located in the center.