Monk Geshe Sangpo deconstructs the sand mandala during the closing ceremony at the Truitt Center’s Sacred Space on Sept. 18.
Tibet to Elon: Sand mandala represents message of balance, compassion
Elon University’s Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life welcomed a Tibetan Buddhist tradition to Elon this week through the Green Tara Sand Mandala, a three-day event focused on healing, compassion and learning about Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhist monk Geshe Sangpo crafted an intricate mandala from colorful sand in Numen Lumen Pavilion’s Sacred Space. Students, faculty and community members stopped by throughout the process to watch the design take shape.
