ARTISAN WORKSHOPS & COOKING CLASS
4MALA-MAKING & MANTRAS – Friday, January 24
Join the monks and Karen Moore of Zen Jewelry to create a 108-bead prayer mala and learn the mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum.” Malas are used to generate a more centered meditation practice, peaceful life, and calm mind. Personalize your mala with Sandalwood and semi-precious beads, silk cord, and tassel. Learn the Compassion Buddha mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum,” a mantra asking for the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and a good heart.
~ All materials included ~ Donation $88 ~ Limited to 24 ~ Register Here
SAND MANDALA Workshops – Tuesday, January 21 and Thursday, January 23 at 10:15 – 11:30 both mornings
Come experience a lesson in impermanence with the monks as you learn the sacred art of creating a sand mandala using a chakpur & tiny grains of colored sand to create a personal size mandala of one of the eight Tibetan auspicious symbols. Then let it go. Only the photos & memories remain!
~ All materials included ~ Donation $25 ~ Limited to 20 ~ Register Here
MANI STONES Workshops – Tuesday, Jan 21 and Wednesday, Jan 22 – 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Paint flat river stones with the Compassion Buddha mantra “Om Mani Padme Hum,” a prayer asking for the qualities of wisdom, compassion, and a good heart. The stone is a physical representation of positive conditions such as long life, health, and success. Monks will teach you how to create images and decorate stones with sacred mantras and Buddhist symbols.
~ All materials included ~ Donation $25 ~ Limited to 20 ~ Register Here
TASTE OF TIBET COOKING CLASS
Thursday, Jan 23 – 5:00-6:30 pm
The Monks and Chef Paul Menta invite you to share in the preparation and tasting of typical Tibetan home cooking. Momos are steamed dumplings filled with spicy vegetables and served with dipping sauce. Momos symbolize social unity as families and friends often gather to prepare and enjoy eating together.
Donation $35 ~ Register Here
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