preparing the foundation of the mandala 6 feet below ground
preparing the foundation of the mandala 6 feet below ground
excavating for the beams and pillars below ground for the mandala. Iron pillar forms can be seen at the top
Rinpoche and attendants perform puja for start of laying foundation - 11 July 2009. The contractor is standing to the right. The small hole at their feet is in the center of one of the central pillars.
Rinpoche is placing precious substances under one of the central pillars that supports the mandala
Rinpoche is placing precious substances under one of the central pillars that supports the mandala
Rinpoche sealing the substances in concrete
Rinpoche sealing the substances in concrete
zhitro foundation 29 March 2010 after 9 months of pouring beams, pillars and building retaining walls.
