Closing Ceremony - Mandala of Peace & Prosperity (offsite location, in person)

Closing Ceremony for the Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity
	Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 3:00 pm Community United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh All are invited to attend! * in person only *

Join us for the Closing Ceremony as monks from India deconstruct the Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity!

The Peace & Prosperity Mandala is a representation of the pure land of Green Tara Buddha.  Creation of the sand mandala takes place over the course of three days.  On the final day there will be an opportunity to view the completed mandala up close, followed by the Closing Ceremony where, in recognition of the impermance of all phenomena, the mandala will be deconstructed and the sand will be taken to a body of water to be dispersed.  Some of the blessed sand will be available for attendees to take home with them, including instructions on how to use it.  Bring friends and family of all ages ~ everyone is welcome! 

LOCATION ~ Community United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall

Note that the location of this specific sand mandala event will be held at an offsite location ~ not at Kadampa Center. 

Community United Church of Christ (CUCC) has graciously agreed to host the creation of the Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity in their Fellowship Hall.  We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share this incredibly auspicious experience with our greater community and neighbors!

Please join us at CUCC, located at 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607, just off the I-440 beltline at the Wade Avenue (east) exit.  Parking lots can be accessed via either Wade Ave or Dixie Trail (directions & parking info).  All events will take place in the CUCC Fellowship Hall.

GET INVOLVED ~ Volunteer!

There will be many opportunities to volunteer, from set-up to take-down and everything in between!

Learn more and SIGN UP HERE to get involved during the Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity event.

SPONSOR ~ The Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity

Sponsoring any Dharma activity is one of the highest forms of generosity, because you are giving the Dharma and making it possible for many to experience the benefits of these extraordinary sand mandalas.  Your financial support also helps cover the costs of travel and care of the monks during their visit.

Sponsors will be offered reserved seating and a special acknowledgement at the closing ceremony, and are also invited to dedicate the merit of their generosity.  Dedications will be posted on the gompa door so that all may share and rejoice in your intentions.  Please make your sponsorship at least two days before the closing ceremony event to give us time to post your dedication and reserve your seat.  SUBMIT YOUR DEDICATION HERE!  

If you are unable to sponsor, and would still like to support the sand mandala, we happily welcome all heartfelt donations in any amount!

Click on a link below to select a SPONSORSHIP LEVEL or to make a DONATION ~ Thank you!

Sponsor all three days of the mandala -- $450

Sponsor any single day (Fri, Sat, Sun) -- $200

Sponsor opening  or closing ceremony -- $150

Donation in any heartfelt amount -- $ your choice

Don't forget to SUBMIT YOUR DEDICATION HERE!