sand mandala construction 13-deity yamantaka

Traditionally during the Losar celebration, Gaden ShartseMonastery begins the Monlam prayers festival with thecreation of a sand mandala of its protector, the 13-deity

Yamantaka. In conjunction with the monastery, GSTDL &GSCF will also create this sand mandala at the center. A

solitary-hero Yamantaka self-initiation will be offered againfor those who took the Yamantaka initiation and completed

the required retreat.

13-Deity Yamantaka & Vajrayogini

Sand Mandala Construction

Vajrayogini

Mandala Start: Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10amSelf-initiation: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 2pm

Commentary & Dissolution: Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2pm

GSTDL was also sponsored to create a Vajrayogini sandmandala. We will also do a self-initiation for those who

took the Vajrayogini initiation and completed the requiredretreat

Yamantaka

Mandala Start: Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10amSelf-initiation: Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2pm

Commentary & Dissolution: Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 2pm

All times are Pacific Standard/California TimeView Location: GSTDL Facebook Live

www.facebook.com/gstdl (Self-initiation will not be on FB Livestream)

Important Information for Self-InitiationPlease email: gstdlevents@gmail.com to register.

Include which self-initiation you are registering for. The sessions will be done privately on Zoom.

Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling & Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation invite you to

SponsorshipWe welcome additional sponsorship. Please visit ourwebsite (www.gstdl.org), look for COVID-19 activities

under Our Projects Donations section.