Sand Mandala Waiheke

OPEINING CEREMONY – Wed 28 Oct at 5:30pm:
Powhiri followed by a ceremony where the monks request permission from the local spirits to construct the mandala. The monks will begin the mandala.
DAILY VIEWING: 9:30am to 4:30pm
(the monks take breaks for morning and afternoon tea, and lunch)
Feel free to come and watch at the monks as they work and as the mandala gradually, grain by grain – takes shape.
CLOSING CEREMONY – Sun 8 Nov at 2:00pm
Powhiri followed by the dissolution ceremony – where the mandala is ceremoniously dissolved and the blessed sand offered to the water

Piritahi Marae will once again be hosting Tibetan Buddhist monks in constructing the Tibetan Sand Mandala of the Medicine Buddha.
The Mandala is constructed out of fine grains of coloured sand and is an ancient Tibetan Buddhist ritualistic art.
The event is being offered free of charge to the community – and everyone is invited and most welcome to come along and be a part of the ceremonies – or come along and watch the monks as they work and the mandala slowly takes shape.

Donations are very much appreciated – all donations offered and collected will be going directly towards covering the cost of hosting the event.

We are also needing help with volunteers – supporting the monks in the room, assistance with cooking and food donations, and volunteers to help with merchandise sales etc – do message or get in touch if you are able to help out.