The Tibetan Buddhist monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery will create a sacred mandala over the four days before opening, and disperse the sand Opening Day, Sunday, May 20. The program will include a costumed Snow Lion Dance, participatory Om Mani Padme Hum stone painting activity, comparative discourse on Buddhist and Shaker principles, and Saturday morning yoga (first 50 registrants). Come for a day of activities Saturday or Sunday, or for a multiple day experience. Please note there will be no refunds given after Saturday, May 12th, 2012.

**Please take note that the 5-19 Yoga Class is now at capacity.**

Canterbury Shaker Village asks for a suggested donation of:

Adult One Day:

$20 Pre-Registration

$25 Day of Event Registration

Student with ID One Day:

$15 Pre-Registration

$12 Day of Event Registration

Adult Four Day:

$30 Pre-Registration

$35 Day of Event Registration

Student with ID Four Day:

$20 Pre-Registration

$15 Day of Event Registration

Children 13 and under free.

“Days of Peace and Harmony” Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 17, 2012

9:00am- 4:00pm        Drepung Gomang Monks open with prayer and create mandala

12:00pm -1:00pm      Lunch break

4:00pm-4:30pm         Drepung Gomang Monks close with prayer

Friday, May 18, 2012

9:00am- 4:00pm        Drepung Gomang Monks open with prayer and create mandala

12:00pm -1:00pm      Lunch break

4:00pm-4:30pm         Drepung Gomang Monks close with prayer

Saturday, May 19, 2012

10:00am                      Karmic Yoga Class for 1^st 50 registrants. Drepung Gomang  Monks open

10:00am- 12:00pm

& 3:00pm-4:00pm     Drepung Gomang Monks create mandala

12:00pm-1:00pm       Lunch break

1:00pm -4:00pm        Om Mani Padme Hum (stone painting activity) led by

DG monks from 1:00 to 1:45 pm

Om Mani Padme Hum is a powerful phrase uttered by Buddhists. It is believed to help achieve perfection in the practice of generosity, pure ethics, tolerance, patience, perseverance, concentration, and wisdom. 

2:00pm--3:00pm   "The Parallels between Shaker & Tibetan Buddhist Traditions" This one hour discourse will stimulate cultural perspective and provide an opportunity for participants to directly engage with the monks by asking questions. 

4:00pm                       Drepung Gomang Monks close with prayer

Sunday, May 20: Opening Day at CSV

9:00am -12:00pm      Drepung Gomang Monks open with prayer and create mandala

12:00pm – 1:00pm    Lunch Break

12:00pm-2:00pm       Om Mani Padme Hum Activity

1:15pm-1:45pm         Drepung Gomang Monks Debate

2:00pm--2:45pm        Drepung Gomang Monks perform Snow Lion Dance  

3:00pm-4:30pm         Dispersal of Sand Procession