NovemberNovember 22 & 23, 2pm
Weekend Afternoon Documentary Films- " Life of Buddha"
The story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world is told in this beautifully produced film that features nearly an hour of additional materials from the world’s leading Buddhist scholars and spiritual leaders. This is a must-see for anyone seeking answers to life’s mysteries. (Arte Films. Directed by Martin Meisonnier. 2001. 90 minutes)
DecemberDec 3, 12:15 – 12:45 pmThe story of Prince Siddhartha and his spiritual transformation into the Buddha, the great teacher who changed the entire world is told in this beautifully produced film that features nearly an hour of additional materials from the world’s leading Buddhist scholars and spiritual leaders. This is a must-see for anyone seeking answers to life’s mysteries. (Arte Films. Directed by Martin Meisonnier. 2001. 90 minutes)
Gallery Talk
Tangkas / Tracy Lawlor, Education Coordinator
Dec 4, 4:00 – 7:00pmTangkas / Tracy Lawlor, Education Coordinator
Holiday Sale Preview Event
Dec 7, 2 pmMandala Dismantling Ceremony
November 11 - December 6, DailyDocumentary Film The Sacred Circle of Vajrabhairava will be playing continuously
A fascinating look at the creation and profound inner meaning of the world's richest religious symbol, the Buddhist mandala, an intricate and vividly colored pattern that represents an enlightened universe. Filmed during the construction of the sand mandala of the Buddha Vajrabhairava (the Diamond Terrifier), it intimately shows the artistry of the Namgyal monks as they build the mandala grain by grain. It explains the detailed symbolism of the mandala, and presents a captivating introduction to Buddhism and tantra. (South Mountain Productions. Written and produced by Daniel Cozort and Lonna Malmsheimer. Distributed by Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca, NY. 1997. 60 minutes)
Dec 5 – Dec 14A fascinating look at the creation and profound inner meaning of the world's richest religious symbol, the Buddhist mandala, an intricate and vividly colored pattern that represents an enlightened universe. Filmed during the construction of the sand mandala of the Buddha Vajrabhairava (the Diamond Terrifier), it intimately shows the artistry of the Namgyal monks as they build the mandala grain by grain. It explains the detailed symbolism of the mandala, and presents a captivating introduction to Buddhism and tantra. (South Mountain Productions. Written and produced by Daniel Cozort and Lonna Malmsheimer. Distributed by Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca, NY. 1997. 60 minutes)
The Store Holiday Sale
August 26 ongoingMake a Prayer Flag Panel in the Tibetan tradition. In The Store. $5 per panel. Panels will be hung outside the museum each Friday morning through the exhibition.
