So I was under the impression that sand mandala destruction was meant to be a reminder of impermanence. However, I recently heard (second hand) that a monk said this was not the case.
Is there a meaning other than the one I assumed?
I suspect based on the second hand paraphrasing that it might have been a joke that flew over this person's head.
Why are sand mandala's actually destroyed?
Why are sand mandala's actually destroyed?
Happy Pride month to my queer dharma siblings!
What do you see when you turn out the lights?
What do you see when you turn out the lights?
Re: Why are sand mandala's actually destroyed?
The sand is a samaya substance, it has uses.
"I have never encountered a person who committed bad deeds." ― Ven. Jìngkōng
Re: Why are sand mandala's actually destroyed?
Yes, it’s connected with completion stage.Hazel wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:26 pm So I was under the impression that sand mandala destruction was meant to be a reminder of impermanence. However, I recently heard (second hand) that a monk said this was not the case.
Is there a meaning other than the one I assumed?
I suspect based on the second hand paraphrasing that it might have been a joke that flew over this person's head.