Name: Mystical Arts of Tibet: Closing Ceremony
Start: 2025-11-15T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-16T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum

Mystical Arts of Tibet: Closing Ceremony

In a powerful ritual symbolizing impermanence, the Tibetan Buddhist monks will ceremonially dismantle the intricate sand mandala.
About this Event

In a powerful ritual symbolizing the impermanence of all things, the Tibetan Buddhist monks will ceremonially dismantle the intricate sand mandala, sweeping away the vibrant design they spent days creating grain by grain. This moving conclusion reflects the Buddhist belief in the transitory nature of life and beauty. Following the ceremony, small portions of the blessed sand will be distributed to audience members as a reminder of peace, compassion, and the fleeting nature of existence.