'Wonderful energy': Tibetan monks create sacred sand mandala in Atascadero

'Wonderful energy': Tibetan monks create sacred sand mandala in Atascadero

Community members got the chance to witness sacred art in motion this weekend as Tibetan monks began crafting an impressive sand mandala in Atascadero.The opening ceremony of the Creation of the Manjushri Buddha Sand Mandala kicked off on Sunday afternoon.Locals were invited to watch as monks began the four-day-long process of creating a large, colorful design out of sand.Attendees also browsed a selection of fair-trade goods hand-made by monks …