The Compassionate Mandala Tour: Creation of the Sand Mandala September 9, 2008

'The Compassionate Mandala Tour' brings a group of Tibetan monks who will carry out one of the most unique and exquisite artistic traditions of Tibetan Buddhism - the ritual of painting with sand. Visitors to the museum can witness the creation of this sacred art as it unfolds over the six-day event and culminates with the dissolution of the mandala on Sunday, September 14. The Compassionate Mandala Tour benefits the Tibetan Children's Village.