In response to the September 11 tragedies, twenty Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery constructed a sand mandala (sacred painting) at the Sackler gallery. This seven-foot-square mandala, one of the largest ever created in the West, was offered for the healing and protection of America. In addition, the monks participated in chanting, meditation, and other traditional healing ceremonies.
On this site you will find information about mandalas and how they are created. You can learn about how mandalas heal and more about Tibetan Buddhism. Images of the mandala’s construction can be found on the Mandala page. We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that we hope you’ll find helpful.
This online exhibition has been migrated from its original format. The original online exhibition has been archived here.
