ISU students will have the opportunity to witness how Tibetan Buddhist monks create mandalas and paintings, thanks to the ISU Student Union Board.

Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery will be in Ames starting Monday for four days. All events, excluding the symbolism lecture, will take place in the Main Lounge in the Memorial Union.

Monday, Sept. 19:

Opening Ceremony: noon to 12:30 p.m.

Drawing of the Lines: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Mandala Construction: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 20:

Mandala Construction: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Sand Painting: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 21:

Mandala Construction: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Sand Painting: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Symbolism of the Sand Mandala (Lecture) in the Sun Room: 8:15 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22:

Mandala Completion: 10 to 11 a.m.

View Completed Mandala: 11 a.m. to noon

Closing Ceremony: 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Dispersal of the Sand: 12:45 pm