Join us as we witness the construction of a sacred sand mandala at the University of Iowa’s Levitt Gallery. Drupon Thinley Ningpo Rinpoche, a master in the art of constructing sand mandalas, will guide the construction process, generously sharing his extensive knowledge and answering questions about this ancient practice. Lama Kalsang and Virginia Blum will join Drupon in making the mandala.

This event will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about this important tradition and its spiritual and philosophical foundations. There will be opportunities for personal and group discussion with Rinpoche during his visit. In addition, we will have three “student” sand mandalas set up for students and community members to try their hand at making a sand mandala.

VIEWING AND DISCUSSION
Tuesday thru Friday, Sept. 5–8
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
140 Art Building West,  Levitt Gallery, University of Iowa

PUBLIC TALK
Tuesday, Sep 5, 7 p.m.
240 Art Building West – upstairs

*HEART TO HEART: Young Voices on Compassion Reading
Thursday, September 7, 7 p.m.
140 Art Building West, The Levitt Gallery

DISSOLUTION OF THE MANDALA AND PROCESSION TO THE RIVER
Friday, Sep 8, 5:30 p.m.
We will begin at the Levitt Gallery, University of Iowa, 140 Art Building West and walk to the river.

All events are free and open to the public.