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Monks share experiences

November 5, 2008 – 11:25 am

Pupils at Montessori school in DeWitt learn about the Tibetan Buddhists’ lives. Wednesday, November 05, 2008 By Elizabeth Doran Staff writer Montessori School fifth-grader Kathryn Kovarik said she was amazed to hear how dedicated Tibetan Buddhist monks must be to maintain their lifestyle. “It takes a lot of devotion for them to be so into [...]

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Jangchub Chophel on the Tibet Connection

October 21, 2008 – 10:51 am

 The remarkable journey of John Bruna who went from a life of crime, homelessness, and addiction to become one of the most beloved teachers at Jordan High School in Long Beach, California. He then made another transformation, to become a Tibetan Buddhist monk. Rebecca Novick’s  audio documentary SOMEONE WORTH FINDING follows John’s story and the [...]

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Buddhist monks create art to cleanse negativity

October 4, 2008 – 11:06 am

Sunday, August 03, 2008 Monks make for low-maintenance houseguests. Grand Junction’s Ray and Peggy Pilcher invited six monks with the Gaden Shartse Monastery to stay in their home during the monks’ stay in Mesa County. The monks are on a U.S. tour, raising awareness about Buddhism and donations for construction of a hospital to serve [...]

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Sand mandala to be swept away tonight in Grand Junction

October 4, 2008 – 10:56 am

GRAND JUNCTION — Today is the last opportunity to view the colorful sand mandala that six Buddhist monks have taken turns working diligently on for the past three days at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts. By tonight the mandala will be swept up, and the sand dissolved into the Colorado River. The monks [...]

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