Tibetan Monks returning to South Lake Tahoe

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery are returning to South Lake Tahoe from April 1 to April 6 with a full schedule of ancient and colorful participatory activities, Dharma talks, meditations, and cultural rituals to promote inner healing.

Events, unless otherwise noted, will be at the Blue Angel Cafe, located at 1132 Ski Run Blvd.

All events are donation based and all proceeds will go towards funding the construction of the Phukhang College House at Gaden Shartse, which houses over 600 exiled monks in the Tibetan Refugee Zone in India.

The monks are on a two-year “Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet Tour for World Peace.” They are coming to share their unique and deeply spiritual culture of Tibetan Buddhism, including a cultural day where families can enjoy hands-on workshops creating butter sculptures and stringing prayer beads. There will also be cultural presentations, talks on Tibetan Buddhism, meditations, and the always popular series of rituals and ceremonies. As a special treat, Blue Angle Café will also be supporting their visit with a traditional Tibetan lunch special on Saturday.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, April 1: Peace and Purpose
• 7:00 pm Slide Show- Gaden Shartse Monastery
The History and Monastic Life Chants and Debate Demonstration

Saturday, April 2: Tibetan Family Day
Suggested Donations $15/person or $25/family
• 10:00 am Children’s Story and Meditation
• 11:30 am Butter Sculpture Workshop
• (All Day) Traditional Tibetan Menu Special
Served Downstairs at Blue Angel Cafe
• 2:00 pm Mala (Prayer Beads) Workshop
Beads and Supplies made available for purchase by our friends from Beads Etc.
• 7:00 pm Balancing Everyday Life

Sunday, April 3: Removing Obstacles
• 10:00 am Meditation- Patience & Compassion
Brewer’s Art Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City
• 12:00 pm Introduction to Buddhism
Brewer’s Art Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City
• 7:00 pm Chay Drol Healing Ritual

Monday, April 4: Living Harmoniously
• 10:00 am Singing Bowl Meditation
• 7:00 pm Dharma Talk- Eight Worldly Concerns

Tuesday, April 5: Compassion in Action
• 10:00 am Tonglen Meditation- Giving & Taking
• 3:00 pm Dharma Talk– Green Tara Explained
• 7:00 pm Green Tara Empowerment Ritual

Wednesday, April 6: Farewell Blessings
• 11:00 am Smoke Pudja for Peace (Preregistration Required. Limited Space Available)
• 2:00 pm Mingle with the Monks
Lunch Downstairs at Blue Angel Cafe
• 4:00 pm Tibetan Tea Offering
• 7:00 pm Single Pointed Meditation & Sacred
Item Blessing

All events are donation based. Please note donations are separate and do not include meals or workshop supplies.

The monks will be also offering house, business and personal blessings throughout their visit. There are also opportunities to volunteer and host meals for the monks. For more information or to schedule a blessing please contact Melanie@TibetanHeart.org or (775) 586-9125.

For more information on the Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet Tour for World Peace please visit: www.SacredArtsOfTibetTour.org