Monthly Archives: August 2010

Tibetan monks conduct event in Falls

Buddhist center holds empowerment ritual CUYAHOGA FALLS: The smell of incense filled the room as more than 60 people gathered for a Green Tara empowerment ceremony at the Akron-Canton Shambhala. Four Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in India assisted in the ceremony held this week at the Buddhist meditation center on Portage Trail. [...]

Multi-Faith Gathering

Many faiths find harmony as Buddhist monks visit Toledo, share blessings Service at Methodist church emphasizes tolerance, peace Wearing saffron-and-maroon-colored robes with crested shamo hats, seven Tibetan Buddhist monks stood in a line before a Christian altar and harmonized a complex, ancient chant during a multifaith gathering in Toledo Thursday night. The monks’ multitoned throat [...]

Toledo Blade

Article published August 07, 2010 Buddhist monks’ tour stops in Toledo By DAVID YONKEBLADE RELIGION EDITOR People interested in learning about Tibetan Buddhism can get a firsthand look at the ancient Eastern religion next week through lectures, workshops, and a “Brunch with the Monks” being offered in the Toledo area. Tibetan Buddhist monks from the [...]

Telluride