Tibetan monks to hold week-long event at Veterans Inc.
As part of its Health & Wellness Program, Veterans Inc. will be welcoming eight Tibetan Buddhist Monks to (Independence Hall) their facility at 59 South St. for a week-long experiential event from Dec.12 through 17. The Monks will be arriving from southern India and are known as the Gaden Jangtse Tibetan Buddhist Monks. This unique visit to Independence Hall is part of a national tour that the group is embarking on.
The monks of Gaden Jangtse will be building a “Mandala of Compassion” which is both a physical work of art and a deeply spiritual activity that will be in process each day of the week. “We are extremely excited to be host to a group who’s remarkable talent and dedication will be on display for all members of the community” said Vincent Perrone, Veterans Inc. President & CEO.
The week will be a special one for both veterans in residence at the facility as well as to all members of the community. Staff emphasize that all events, including daily viewings of work on the mandala, are open to the public.
“This will truly be the rarest of opportunities,” says Denis Leary, executive director of Veterans Inc., “…the treasured art of Tibetan Sand Mandala Painting is a sight to behold. It's a very special treat and unique experience for Veterans Inc. to be hosting.”
In addition to the Mandala, other events such Dharma Talks and Chanting will take place throughout the week, along with traditional Tibetan medical consultations and divination sessions available by appointment. Tibetan arts and crafts will be on display and for sale- all proceeds to benefit the monk’s monastery center which assists hundreds of refugees each year. All events are free with the exception of private Tibetan medical consultations and divinations which cost $50 for a 30-minute session. For more information or to make an appointment call 508-845-6176.
The schedule is as follows: Tuesday-10:30 am "Opening Ceremony for the Mandala of Compassion" - Introduction, Chanting and initiating of the Mandala.
Wednesday-10 am to 7 pm Mandala viewing, (7 pm Dharma Talk and chanting.)
Thursday-10 am to 7 pm Mandala Viewing, 7 pm to 9 pm "An evening with the Mandala of Compassion." - Public Viewing of the Mandala, Chanting and Dharma Talk.
Friday-10 am to 4 pm Mandala Viewing.
Saturday- 2 pm, Closing ceremony and distribution of sacred sand.
The monks of Gaden Jangtse will be building a “Mandala of Compassion” which is both a physical work of art and a deeply spiritual activity that will be in process each day of the week. “We are extremely excited to be host to a group who’s remarkable talent and dedication will be on display for all members of the community” said Vincent Perrone, Veterans Inc. President & CEO.
The week will be a special one for both veterans in residence at the facility as well as to all members of the community. Staff emphasize that all events, including daily viewings of work on the mandala, are open to the public.
“This will truly be the rarest of opportunities,” says Denis Leary, executive director of Veterans Inc., “…the treasured art of Tibetan Sand Mandala Painting is a sight to behold. It's a very special treat and unique experience for Veterans Inc. to be hosting.”
In addition to the Mandala, other events such Dharma Talks and Chanting will take place throughout the week, along with traditional Tibetan medical consultations and divination sessions available by appointment. Tibetan arts and crafts will be on display and for sale- all proceeds to benefit the monk’s monastery center which assists hundreds of refugees each year. All events are free with the exception of private Tibetan medical consultations and divinations which cost $50 for a 30-minute session. For more information or to make an appointment call 508-845-6176.
The schedule is as follows: Tuesday-10:30 am "Opening Ceremony for the Mandala of Compassion" - Introduction, Chanting and initiating of the Mandala.
Wednesday-10 am to 7 pm Mandala viewing, (7 pm Dharma Talk and chanting.)
Thursday-10 am to 7 pm Mandala Viewing, 7 pm to 9 pm "An evening with the Mandala of Compassion." - Public Viewing of the Mandala, Chanting and Dharma Talk.
Friday-10 am to 4 pm Mandala Viewing.
Saturday- 2 pm, Closing ceremony and distribution of sacred sand.
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