Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala
February 8-11
Bhutanese Lamas Ven. Lopon Gem Dorji and Sangay Dorji begin work on a Sand Mandala of Medicine Buddha at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Greeley Feb. 8, 2007.
The lamas continue work on the mandala as visitors watch.
Lopon Gem Dorji puts away materials after the mandala is completed on Sunday.
Completion of the Medicine Buddha ceremony at the UUC before dispersion of the sand in the Poudre River Sunday afternoon.
Four lamas from Bhutan, including the Regent to H.H. the 67th Je Khenpo Ngyzer Trulku Rinpoche presented Tibetan Buddhist teachings of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage in Greeley and Kersey from Thursday through Sunday (Feb. 8-11). This included the construction of a Medicine Buddha sand mandala, Medicine Buddha empowerment and oral transmission, Mahamudra and Meditation instruction, a cultural show of sacred music and lama dance, and a childrenŐs program.
Click here for pictures from the Prairie Sangha Center events.
Click here for photos of the Sacred Lama Dance.
"Never lose sight of the primary objective of Dharma -- taming one's own mind -- discipline over one's mind."
-- His Holiness the Dalai Lama, September 2005
May all mother sentient beings, boundless as the sky,
have happiness and the causes of happiness.
May they be liberated from suffering and the causes of suffering.
May they never be separated from the happiness which is free from sorrow.
May they rest in equanimity, free from attachment and aversion.
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