Description

Tibetan Buddhist monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will construct a mandala sand painting March 6-10 in the rotunda of the Lyon Business and Economics Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd., Batesville. 

On Monday, March 6, at noon, there will be an opening ceremony in the rotunda of the Lyon building. That day, the monks will work from the opening ceremony until 6 p.m. Hours on Tuesday through Thursday, March 7-9, will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours on Friday, March 10, will be 10 a.m. until the closing ceremony at noon. The monks will take staggered breaks for lunch, so there should always be at least one person working on the mandala during the visit.

During the week, there will be two presentations. “Symbolism of the Sand Mandala” is set for Tuesday, March 7, at 5 p.m. and “Meditation for Focus and Stress Relief” is Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m.

The public is welcome to view the mandala construction and attend the free lectures.

Tibetan Buddhist Monks Sand Mandala Construction

March 6-10, Lyon Business and Economics Building

Lyon College, Batesville, Arkansas

Please note: All events will take place in the Lyon Business and Economics Building on the Lyon College campus in Batesville.

Monday, March 6

Opening Ceremony, 12 p.m., Rotunda

Mandala Construction, 12-6 p.m., Rotunda

Tuesday, March 7

Mandala Construction, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rotunda

Lecture: “Symbolism of the Sand Mandala,” 5 p.m., Nucor Auditorium

Wednesday, March 8

Mandala Construction, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rotunda

Thursday, March 9

Mandala Construction, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Rotunda

Lecture: “Meditation for Focus and Stress Relief,” 7 p.m., Nucor Auditorium

Friday, March 10

Mandala Construction, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Rotunda

Closing Ceremony: 12 p.m., Rotunda