Emory Tibet Week: Sand mandala creation and viewing at Carlos Museum

Emory-Tibet Week 25th anniversary of the international collaboration Mandala Sand Painting Live Exhibition by the Tibetan monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery October 26 - October 31, 2026 at Emory University's Michael C Carlos Museum, upper level (separate from the museum entrance) Opening Ceremony: October 26 at 12pm Construction & Viewing: Oct 26 - Oct 31, See Daily Schedule Closing Ceremony: October 31 at 12 pm The Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet will create a Avalokiteshvara mandala sand painting from October 26 to October 31 as part of Tibet week at Emory University. Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, is perhaps one of the most deeply cherished deities in the Buddhist world. Known as Quan Am in Vietnamese, Kwan Yin in Chinese, Kannon in Japanese, and Chenrezig in Tibetan, Avalokiteshara’s manifestations are manifold. Avalokiteshara is known for his infinite compassion; that is, his ability to see the suffering of sentient beings and his resolve to relieve that suffering. The opening ceremony on October 26 will begin with introductory remarks about the mandala followed by a ceremony with the monks chanting and playing traditional Tibetan instruments to consecrate the space. After, the monks will begin constructing the mandala by drawing the geometric lines, from memory, for Green Tara in preparation for the colourful designs and ancient spiritual symbols that will appear throughout the week.