Mandala of Compassion – with Lama Tenzin Yignyen

All are invited to come and witness Buddhist Monk Lama Tenzin Yignyen as he creates Avalokiteshvara, the Mandala of Compassion, in the Main Reading Room at Brooks Memorial Library from April 21 – 25.

Lama Tenzin will create the intricate sand mandala during the day between 10 AM – 4 PM, while library patrons and the public visit.

At the end of the week, community members are welcome to take part in a dismantling ceremony on Friday, 04/25 from 10:30 AM where the sand of the mandala will be returned to the earth.

Sand mandalas are made by Tibetan monks as a form of meditation to develop the transcendent values of love and compassion in people’s hearts.

Lama Tenzin of Geneva, NY – retired from Hobart and William Smith Colleges where he taught Buddhist studies for decades – is being hosted by The River Gallery School of Art.

Lama Tenzin will also present a Dharma Talk  on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:30 – 7 PM.

This week-long event is sponsored by River Gallery School (RGS) in partnership with Brooks Memorial Library. This event is made possible by the Vermont Community Foundation.  It’s free and open to the public. All are welcome.