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

Opening Ceremony for the Sand Mandala of Peace & Prosperity
	Thursday March 14, 2024 begins at 10 am Community United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh All are invited to attend! * in person only *

Join us for the Opening Ceremony as monks from India begin the creation of a Peace & Prosperity Mandala!

A Peace & Prosperity Mandala is a representation of the pure land of Green Tara 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 activites 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). 

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 LINKS BELOW for SPONSORSHIP and DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor all three days of a mandala -- $450

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!