Akshobhya Statue Filling (cont.)

After the mantras were rolled and dressed in colorful ribbons representing the five Buddha families, the Akshobhya statue was filled and sealed on Friday, February 7th under the direction of Khenpo Urgyen from KTD. Besides mantra rolls, many blessed substances and a sok shing (life force wood) went into the statue. On Sunday a rabne or consecration ceremony for the completed statue will be performed.