Sand Mandala - Yamantaka Mandala - Day 9

Tibetan monks create an exquisite sand mandala - the Yamantaka mandala - in Sydney, Australia, December 2008.

Day 9:

 Sand Mandala Day 9

The Yamantaka Mandala has reached the stage where only the final surrounding circle, representing samsara, is to be completed.

 Sand Mandala Day 9

The outer ring of curlicues in the predominant five colours represents the five elements of wood, fire, earth, water and metal.

 Sand Mandala Day 9

Detail of the outer circles, showing the protection ring of the golden vajras, a monkey climbing the pole of the victory banner, and the outer ring of the five elements.

 Sand Mandala Day 9

 

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