Monks Creating Sand Mandala in Santa Cruz After Rain
by Janet Glenn
Soft gray light from heavy overcast skies illuminates four monks kneeling on a concrete floor inside a building in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. They arrange colored sands into an intricate geometric pattern, their movements deliberate and precise. The dry season air leaves the sand grains distinct and crisp against the muted gray tones of the room. Fine lines of orange, yellow, and blue sand contrast with the earthy floor. Dust settles gently in the stillness. The monks wear simple robes in earth tones that blend with the subdued lighting. A small pile of unused colored sand rests beside the main design. The edge of the mandala meets the rough texture of the concrete, marking the boundary between the sacred geometry and the built environment.
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