Unity of Naples is proud to welcome the Tibetan Buddhist Monks of the Historic Gaden Shartse Monastery for an unforgettable week of community and personal healing, meditative mandala, and insightful teachings.
The monks previously visited in December 2011 and left a lasting impression on all who attended. The event fostered a deep sense of peace, understanding, and connection among attendees.
Be a part of this enriching experience. Check below for the full schedule and details. There is no entry fee – love offerings will be accepted.
Opening Ceremony | Sunday, January 5 | 6:00 PM
Join us in welcoming the Tibetan Buddhist Monks of the Historic Gaden Shartse Monastery as we prepare the way for the enlightening week ahead. The Opening Ceremony is a powerful ritual in which the monks will consecrate the area and create a purified environment to receive the mandala.
Sand Mandala Daily Viewing | January 6 - 10 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Witness the beautiful creation and ultimate dissolution of a beautiful and unique two-dimensional sand mandala. Requiring up to 125 hours in effort and completed by several monks at a time, the sand mandala represents the architectural layout of the entire celestial palace of a specific deity using colors made of powdered and dyed stone, sand, dust, flowers, and charcoal. Upon completion of the mandala, the monks will purposely dissolve this magnificent work of art (see Closing Ceremony below).
World Peace and the Unity of All Religions | Tuesday, January 7 | 6:00 PM
Experience the first of three selected teachings to help grow your consciousness and understanding of spiritual principles. Learn how to take individual responsibility for bringing about world peace, and how the responsibility is essential in creating positive change in our collective experience.
Lojong Mind Training | Wednesday, January 8 | 6:00 PM
In our second teaching, we’ll learn how our human experience of life begins in our mind. Understand how our bodies are driven by our thoughts, and why training the mind is truly the only way to move towards a happier and healthier life.
The Four Noble Truths | Thursday, January 9 | 6:00 PM
And finally, discover The Four Noble Truths that state that suffering exists, has a cause, has an end, and has a path to end it. Take in and learn how to apply this foundational Buddhist teaching.
The Buddha's last words were "All things are impermanent, work out your salvation with diligence." In upholding the principle that all phenomena is transient, the monks will consecrate the mandala and ritually dissolve it. All in attendance will receive a small bag of the blessed sand from the mandala and the rest of it will be poured into the lake to purify the surrounding environment.
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