Tibetan Cultural Arts Return to the Piedmont

SAXAPAHAW, N.C. - May 6, 2013 - PRLog -- Art is a sacred medium to Tibetans.  The North Carolina Piedmont area will once again be hosting the monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery’s Sacred Art Tour, in Saxapahaw, North Carolina.  Drepung Gomang Monastery was established in 1416 in Lhasa, Tibet and is renowned as a seat of philosophical study and debate.  Presently, it has been reconstructed in South India.  

The monks will be sharing their cultural traditions of Tibet, including the creation of a sand mandala at the SaxArt Gallery located on Jordan Street in Saxapahaw.  Admission is free to all visitors to the gallery and donations are welcome.  All visitors are welcome to come and witness the great skill and concentration of these remarkable monks, as they create a memorable artwork in sand that will be deconstructed on June 16th, 2013.  Many opportunities for photographs and interviews with the monks are possible during their stay.  To schedule an interview contact ebarkley@monkstour.info or call (919) 368-4517.

This event has been made possible through the sponsorship of the SaxArt Gallery, located at 1616 Jordan Street in Saxapahaw.  The location is ideal for visitors, it is handicapped accessible and the deconstruction ceremony scheduled for June 16th at 2pm, at the Haw River that is steps away from the gallery.

Visitors of all ages are invited to join the monks as they create this peace offering to the community of Saxapahaw, North Carolina, beginning June 12th to June 16th.  In addition to watching the monks create this temporary work of art, the public is welcome to come at 10 am to listen to the morning prayers or in the late afternoon to hear evening prayers chanted by the monks.  For up to the minute information on all events see www.monkstour.info

Events Scheduled at SaxArt Gallery in Saxapahaw

June 12th at 10 am:      Opening Ceremony

June 12th all day:          Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm.

June 13th 10am to Gallery closing:  Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm.  

June 14th 10am to Gallery closing:  Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm.

June 14th 7pm to 9pm:  An Evening with the Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery – donations requested – this is a ticketed event

June 15th 10 am to Noon:  Sand Painting Workshop given by the Monks – donations requested – sign up online at www.monkstour.info

June 15th noon to Gallery closing: Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm.

June 16th 10 am to 2pm: Final viewing of the Mandala

June 16th 2pm: Mandala Deconstruction Ceremony

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