Wednesday November 4, 2009, 8:28 am
The Kalachakra Mandala, World Peace Through Inner Peace:

An Offering to the City of Philadelphia

from Venerable Losang Samten

The colorful and intricate sand mandala, by Ven. Losang a recognized international master of this art form, will serve as the theme for a remarkable series of local arts and cultural events taking place at the Gershman "Y" including performances by local and international dancers, musicians, filmmakers and scholars, including: Group Motion Dance Company, University of the Arts, Tibetan Buddhist Monks, and many others.


Co-presented by

Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia,

The Gershman Y, and

University of the Arts!

The Mandala:

Where: Open Lens Gallery at The Gershman Y on Broad & Pine Streets

When: Starting Monday, October 26 through Sunday Nov. 22, Samten will begin the process of creating the most sacred and complex of all Tibetan Buddhist sand mandalas, the Kalachakra mandala. It is anticipated to take approximately 4 weeks to complete! All are invited to come watch this magical process, Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Then on Sunday, Nov. 22, all are invited to join in the dramatic closing & dismantling ceremonies, where, following a procession from the Gershman Y to the Schuylkill River, the sand will be poured into the river, to represent the impermanence of all things, a fundamental Buddhist tenet!

The Events: The following is a summary of the many exciting events, fun for the whole family! The complete Calendar of Events with all public information is attached. All events will take place at the Gershman Y unless otherwise stated!

Please visit the site for more information!!!!!!!

Wednesday November 4, 2009, 8:38 am
The Buddhist philosophy is quickly becoming the more moral voice of Philadelphia. Something that we all can learn from.