Join us for a extremely rare and special event.

The construction of the KALACHAKRA SAND MANDALA (Wheel of Time)
at the
HEAD WATERS
(Lower Lodge at Mount Shasta City Park)

Five week creation of the KALACHAKRA Sand Mandala by master artist Losang Samten.

Losang Samten is returning to Mount Shasta for his fourth annual visit and has agreed to recreate the Kalachakra Sand Mandala in its full form. Losang is one in a small group of artists whom are qualified and authorized to create this intricate form of the Mandala. The creation of this particular traditional piece for our 2026 exhibit required the approval of H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama.

Losang Samten is now in his 70s and has been heading towards retirement. The creation of the Kalachakra Sand Mandala in Mount Shasta is another step towards the completion of a circle beginning at the American Museum of Natural History in 1988.

This 5 week exhibit is presented in coordination and with the cooperation of
the Mount Shasta Parks and Recreation District.

Free public viewing afternoons, 12:30-5pm.

Wednesday, Aug 19, to Sunday, Sep 20, 2026

Reservations for our ‘Morning Programs’ (9:30-11am) will open on September 4th. Join us in a quieter atmosphere, allowing you to sit and observe the work in progress. Help support the project. A per person registration fee applies. There are a limited amount of seats available daily. Please plan ahead.

The dissolution ceremony is private this year because of seating limitations.

You may pick up sand from the mandala on Monday Sept. 21st from 12-3pm at the venue. Retreat participants will receive blessed Kalachakra Mandala sand.

Email msfotc@gmail.com with questions.

Donations for T-shirts directly support the construction of the Sand Mandala. With your help, this event will be successful.