Mandala (मण्डल) is a Sanskrit word that means “circle”. In Tibetan Mandala Sand Painting is called dul-tson-kyil-khor, which literally means “mandala of coloured powders”. They are key part of anuttarayoga tantra meditation practices. The monk in the picture below spent many hours quietly meditating and creating this beautiful Mandala.  Want to make a simple colouring in one of your own?:  Step [...]

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