Opening Ceremony - Sand Mandala of Healing (in person)

Opening Ceremony for the Sand Mandala of Healing ~ Medicine Buddha
	Thursay, February 1, 2024 beginning at 10 am in the Kadampa Center gompa All are invited to attend! * in person only *

Join us for the Opening Ceremony as the monks from our Geshes' house in India begin the creation of a healing mandala!

The Sand Mandala of Healing is a representation of the pure land of Medicine Buddha.  The Opening Ceremony officially begins the process of creating the sand mandala, which will take place over the course of three days, as the monks painstakingly sprinkle sand to create the intricate patterns of the mandala.  

Bring friends and family of all ages ~ everyone is welcome!  There will be hands-on mandala activity tables for both adults and children.

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 Healing event.

SPONSOR ~ The Sand Mandala of Healing (Medicine Buddha)

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 four days of a mandala -- $450

Sponsor the Medicine Buddha puja -- $250

Sponsor any single day of a mandala -- $200

Sponsor opening or closing ceremony -- $150

Donation in any heartfelt amount -- $ your choice

Don't forget to SUBMIT YOUR DEDICATION HERE!