Monthly Archives: February 2010

Article in The Union Newspaper

Tibetan Monks make 10th anniversary visit
The Sand Mandala is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition involving the creation and dissolution of a geometric design meticulously made from colored grains of sand. Upon completion, perhaps 100 hours later, the beautiful work of art is ritualistically swept away with accompanying ceremonies and the viewing is completed to symbolize the [...]

Newspaper Article – Mountain Democrat – Placerville, California

Monks on a mini-visit here
By Chris Daley
February 18th, 2010
Democrat staff writer
“Just chill out!” is how we might say it when advising someone to slow down, relax, let go. Venerable Geshe Laram Sonom, a Tibetan Buddhist monk put it a bit differently Wednesday afternoon during a visit to the Cozmic Cafe in Placerville.
On the 10th anniversary [...]