Opening Ceremony: Green Tara Mandala

The Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse monastery will perform the cleansing and blessing ceremony in preparation for the daily work on the sand mandala. The sand mandala is laid down one grain of sand at a time.

Green Tara:
Green Tara is a female bodhisattva who helps her followers overcome dangers, fears and anxieties. She is best known for her ability to overcome difficult obstacles.