The classical Hindu and Buddhist art of Nepal is rooted in the principles of the mandala, a geometrical harmony and precision that embodies the perfection of the divine. We can view images of Hindu gods and goddesses, sculpture, mandalas, and other paintings. In so doing, we are advised to remember that for the artisans who created these images and the devotees who have revered them they are not just works of art. They are windows into a divine reality. For them, gazing at these images is a spiritual act, called darsana, with potentially profound implications.