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Healing Retreat: Opening Ceremony

10:00 am Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Kadampa Center's first annual Healing Retreat begins with an Opening Ceremony of the Mandala of Healing

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

beginning at 10am (ET)

in Kadampa Center's gompa

All are invited to attend!

 

Join us for the start of Kadampa Center's first annual Healing Retreat with an Opening Ceremony of the Mandala of Healing!  Geshe Sangpo, a resident teacher at Kadampa Center who specializes in the ritual practices of Tibetan Buddhism, initiates the creation of a sand mandala of healing during the Opening Ceremony.  This powerful ritual practice takes place over the course of four days, as Geshe Sangpo meticulously sprinkles sand to create the intricate patterns of the mandala.  The Mandala of Healing is a symbolic representation of the pure land of Medicine Buddha, a healing master whose practices are known to be one of the most powerful ways of overcoming disease and eliminating problems. 

Bring friends and family of all ages ~ everyone is welcome and all will benefit from simply seeing the Mandala of Healing!  

SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, AUGUST 26

10 am prompt!

The Healing Retreat begins with the Opening Ceremony of the Mandala of Healing.

10 am - 4 pm

Drop in anytime to observe Geshe Sangpo's progress; to learn more about sand mandalas and how they are created; and to try out the hands-on mandala activities!

SPONSOR THE MANDALA OF HEALING

Sponsoring any Dharma activity is one of the highest forms of generosity.  Your sponsorship of the Healing Retreat makes it possible for soooo many to experience the immeasurable benefits of these healing practices, ceremonies, and meditations.  As a sponsor, you are invited to submit a dedication so that your generosity will be of the greatest benefit to yourself and others.  Here's how to become a sponsor of the Mandala of Healing:

 
1.  Make your financial sponsorship contribution in one of the following ways:
  • Online by clicking HERE
  • Or by check by placing your check in the donation box outside the gompa door or by mailing your check to:
Kadampa Center
5412 Etta Burke Ct.
Raleigh, NC  27606

2.  Click HERE to submit your dedication, which can be simple or elaborate; submitted anonymously or with your name included.

*** See the MAIN RETREAT WEBPAGE for additional opportunites to sponsor the Healing Retreat. ***

 

Location at Kadampa Center: 
Gompa