Finally, the 42 red, iron fence panels and 4 gates will be fixed to the sides of the columns. The stupas will be sealed, then fixed into position along the fencetop.
On top of the columns a concrete fencetop will be poured in place, and this will be wrapped in granite tile and become the support for the 152 stone stupas. A concrete foundation will be poured, and attached to this will be stainless steel shoes that will secure the columns. The auspicious fence and individual stone stupas around the perimeter of the 8 major stupas will be supported by 52 granite columns. There is additional grading that needs to be done at the site and drainage installed. Remaining site work includes improving sections of the road to the stupa mandala so that concrete trucks and other equipment can access the site. Steps to Complete the Red Dorje Drolo Stupa Mandala Our precious teacher Lama Tharchin Rinpoche passed into parinirvana before fulfilling the vision he shared with Lama Sonam Rinpoche of completing the stupa mandala with:Ī wrought iron fence with auspicious symbols hand crafted in Nepalġ52 stone stupas, hand carved in Orissa India by a family of skilled artisans, atop the fenceĪ tiled korwa path for walking meditation
