Mandala Follow-up

Remember that mandala we showed you the other day?  Well, Charlotte and I happened to stop by again yesterday, right as the mandala ceremony was about to take place!  What an experience.  First of all, let me just say that if you think you're good at sand art, these guys would be far better.

Next, let me say that if you think you have cool instruments and/or outfits, Tibetan Buddhist monks may give you a run for your money.

Anyway, in addition to being quite a spectacle, it was very moving to watch the monks disassemble the incredible work they had undertaken for nearly a week.  The awe/horror/electricity/fascination in the crowd was almost palpable, and it all happened in a matter of minutes.

Anyway, we are on to other things, and we imagine the monks are, too.  It's definitely an experience that we'll remember for quite a while, though!