First UU: The Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery

Yellow poster with a Buddhist monks' schedule from March 31 to April 5, including ceremonies, meditations, and lectures.

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BUDDHIST MONKS SCHEDULE MARCH 31-APRIL 5

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR UPDATES FOLLOW: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RVAMONKS

TUES 3/31 OPENING CEREMONY 1PM – MANDALA CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES TIL 5PM – PRAYER/PUJA CEREMONY 5-6PM requests can be made in person/online to pray for loved ones, please make sure names are given before ceremony, online requests send to: amyblacktattoo@gmail.com

WED 4/1 MANDALA CONSTRUCTION 10AM-5PM MEDIATION SESSION 5-5:30PM LECTURE: MEDITATION FOR FOCUS AND STRESS RELIEF 6-7PM

THUR 4/2 MANDALA CONSTRUCTION 10AM-5PM PUBLIC MEDITATION 5-5:30PM LECTURE: MEANING OF THE MANDALA 6-7PM

FRI 4/3 MANDALA CONSTRUCTION 10AM-5PM PUBLIC MEDITATION 5-5:30PM GROUP PET BLESSING 6-7PM* FRIENDLY PETS ONLY, LEASHED AND/OR IN CARRIERS PLEASE. OUTSIDE FRONT ENTRANCE OF UU CHURCH WEATHER PERMITTING

SAT 4/4 MANDALA CONSTRUCTION 10AM-1PM CLOSING CEREMONY 1-2:30PM PEACE WALK* BRIEF TALK* 3-4PM location TBD weather permitting

SUN 4/5 CHANTING AND MEDITATION SESSION 9-10:30AM LOCATION TBD

*ALL EVENTS AT UU CHURCH 1000 BLANTON AVE RICHMOND VA- UNLESS OTHER LOCATION NOTED

FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES FOLLOW: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RVAMONKS

Five individuals in traditional robes and yellow hats stand around a sand mandala on a black platform.

Mark your calendars!  During the week of March 31-April 4, the Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery will bring their mystical arts and Tibetan culture to First UU; they will be in the church during the daytime hours offering mandala-making, exhibitions, and cultural programming; they will lodge elsewhere at night.  We’ll be seeking volunteers and sponsorship opportunities for their visit.  Details will follow.