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| Then the monks begin the dismantling ceremony, symbolizing the impermanence of everything. While in prayer, each of the dieties are carefully removed from the design & placed into a special urn. For Gina, knowing that these were the final moments for this beautiful mandala were an emotional mixture of saddness, & joy. It's been said that once you have seen a sand mandala, it's memory will forever remain in your soul until you connect with it again... |