Mandala 2015 - Mandala Nearing Completion

As the mandala neared completion, the monks painted two last two circles of detail surrounding the lotus petals. First a circle of thunderbolds, known as the wall of vajra (or dorje in Tibetan), a dome of outer protection and impenetrable force. The outside is a ring of fire symbolizing wisdom.

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As the mandala neared completion, the monks painted two last two circles of detail surrounding the lotus petals. First a circle of thunderbolds, known as the wall of vajra (or dorje in Tibetan), a dome of outer protection and impenetrable force.
The outside is a ring of fire symbolizing wisdom.