Community Talk – with Lama Tenzin Yignyen

As part of Lama Tenzin Yignyen’s week-long visit to Brattleboro, the venerable Tibetan Monk will be speak about the spiritual significance of the mandala he will be creating in our Main Reading Room throughout the week.

This sacred art form symbolizes love, compassion, generosity, wisdom, and appreciation, and serves as a profound testament to the beauty and interconnectedness of all beings.

Lama Tenzin Yignyen, has been making sand mandalas for over forty years. He explains: “The Mandala is a reflection or expression of our inner self– our inner positive qualities. It presents us with opportunities to cherish those qualities and a means to rid ourselves of negative qualities, so we may be happy and peaceful. The message of the Mandala includes all the important elements that can make us a happy and caring person. The construction is considered as a blessing for the area and for the people who live where it is constructed.”

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.