Grand Junction, Colorado
Tibetan monks create mandalas to represent a dwelling palace. Now, a group of them from the Garden Shartse Monastery, all the way across the world, are on the Western Slope to show off their beautiful art. The monks from India have been working for hours to create the colored sand piece over at the Art Center on 7th Street, and now they are sharing their work with the public for free.
Monk Chophel tells News Channel 5 they love coming to Grand Junction. “The reason we create them here is to just share as educational and cultural exchange another form of art,” he said.
The Earthwise Foundation and the Art Center made the four day visit possible. The monks will host a cultural show and other events through the weekend in the Grand Valley, and you are asked to join in the fun.
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thank you for sharing beautiful friends, and the photos bring us great joy. Our prayers join with yours and all the lamas’ as you travel.
It has been my pleasure to experience the cultural programs that the Monks have brought to our city. Meeting the monks in informal settings has also provided a speical opportunity for personal sharing. Their visit has moved me greatly and encouraged my studies and paractice. The healing service and mandala have been highlights of this tour. Thank to the monks for this treat and deep encounter. I hope other communities will likewise receive these special persons for genuine exchange. My thoughts go with you.
While my friends and I plan the monks’ 2 week visit here in Placerville, California in January of 2011, I follow their progress across the country. It fills me with great joy and wonder to know that in sharing their teachings as well as their magnificent love of life and healing with the many thousands of people that they encounter in their journeys, not only do their energies never diminish, but they seem to amplify ten-fold. I wish you well, my friends and teachers, and look forward to seeing you again in January. Many blessing, and Tashi Delek…