Seven monks from Tashi Kyil Monastery will be visiting Evansville next week, and they plan to be in attendance at the Interfaith group meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 11:30am at the Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha. They have a full schedule of activities as listed below. Detailed information can be found on the Bodyworks website, www.bwmassage.com. All events are open to the public with the exception of the Benefit Dinner Thursday, November 7 at Wesselman Nature Center. Tickets must be purchased for that event.
Tuesday, Nov 5 Central Library, 10:00am- Opening Ceremony of World Peace Sand Mandala
Construction of Mandala continues through the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Closing ceremony at 3:30pm on Friday.
Tuesday, Nov 5 University of Evansville, Ridgway, 6:00pm- Presentation by Arjia Rinphoche, director of the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington. Monks from Tashi Kyil will be presenting as well.
Wednesday, Nov 6 Arts Council of SW Indiana, 5:00pm- Let’s Travel to Tibet program. A cultural program where attendees receive passports and visas, and the performance includes a visit from a Panda Bear and Snow Lion, and a Yak Dance.
Thursday, Nov 7 Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha, 11:30am- Meeting with Interfaith group
Thursday, Nov 7 Wesselman Nature Center, Blessing of the Woods at 5:00pm and Benefit Dinner, 6:00pm. Traditional Tibetan food created and served by the monks. Tickets are $50, proceeds go to Tashi Kyil Monastery. Reservations must be made by Monday, November 4 through PayPal option at www.bwmassage.com or call Bodyworks at 490-9009 to ensure we have enough food for everyone.
Friday, Nov 8 Central Library, 3:30pm- Closing ceremony for World Peace Sand Mandala, deconstruction of Mandala, and procession to Ohio River to pour the sand in the moving water, to symbolize purification of our environment.
Friday, Nov 8 Evansville Power Yoga, 6:00pm- Dharma Talk/Meditation
Sunday, Nov 10 St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 9:30am- Monks will be in attendance at Mass, with reception to follow.
The monks deeply appreciate all the warm hospitality they are receiving as they tour America.