Monks from India create a Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity
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Join us for this incredibly precious and rare opportunity to experience the creation and blessings of a Peace & Prosperity Mandala through this beautiful practice.
Creation of the sand mandala takes place over the course of three days, as the monks painstakingly sprinkle sand to create the intricate patterns of the mandala. The Peace & Prosperity Mandala is a representation of the pure land of Green Tara Buddha. We begin with an opening ceremony on the first morning. On the final day there will be an opportunity to view the mandala up close, followed by a ceremony where, in recognition of the impermance of all phenomena, the mandala will be deconstructed and the sacred mandala sand will be taken to a body of water to be dispersed to benefit other living beings. Some of the blessed sand will be available for attendees to take home, including instructions on how to use it.
Bring friends and family of all ages ~ everyone is welcome! There will be hands-on mandala activity tables for both adults and children.
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 a 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; see the schedule below.
SCHEDULE ~ All are welcome!
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10 am - 4 pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 14, 15, 16
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Drop by the CUCC Fellowship Hall anytime to witness the creation of the Mandala of Peace & Prosperity and to receive the blessings of this holy spiritual object.
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Browse the merchandise table with religious and non-religious items brought from India and Nepal by the monks; purchases will help off-set the costs of their visit.
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Check out the mandala activity tables.
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10 am, Thursday March 14 -- join us in the CUCC Fellowship Hall for the Opening Ceremony
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3 pm, Saturday March 16 -- join us in the CUCC Fellowship Hall for the Closing Ceremony
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 choose a SPONSORSHIP LEVEL or to make a DONATION in any amount ~ thank you!
Sponsor all three days of the mandala event -- $450
Sponsor any single day of the mandala event -- $200
Sponsor the opening or the closing ceremony -- $150
Make a donation in any heartfelt amount -- $ your choice
Don't forget to SUBMIT YOUR DEDICATION HERE!
