Saturday, May 3, 2025

Wanders on the Great Allegheny Passage | Cumberland | Sand Mandala

 Moon Day 7

Starts May 3, 2025 11:25 AM

Ends May 4, 2025 12:35 PM


Day is connected with prayers and mantras


The Lunar Forecast proved to be correct. Wandered down the GAP to Cumberland for the Closing Ceremony of the Sand Mandala at the Masonic Temple. 
Sand Mandala dedicated to Akshobhya, one of the Five Tathagata Buddhas

Monks singing-chanting during closing ceremony

Leaving the Masonic Temple

Leaving the Masonic Temple

Procession to Wills Creek. This is not a common sight in the Queen City.

Procession to Wills Creek

Monks at Wills Creek

The sand from the Mandala was deposited into Wills Creek

Monks at the Baltimore Street Bridge over Wills Creek