Summary of Events 2-10 March, Adelaide Festival of Arts 2002

For 3 days prior to the Festival opening , the monks have been in ceremony with the Kaurna people and other indigenous groups who are part of the Festival - the Maoris from N.Z., the Zulus from Africa, the Zuni tribe from New Mexico and other Aboriginal groups from across Australia. The similarities and links between the peoples are amazing and there has been much goodwill as each samples the other's culture.The smoke ceremonies, mandala designs and symbols all illustrate the difference and the sameness between all peoples. The culmination of these ceremonies will be the grand opening of the Festival Friday night, Feb. 1st as each group of local, national and international groups approach the city from each of the four squares / directions walking in harmony towards the centre of the circle. Once again Adelaide is achieving a first in terms of art meeting community in harmony and peace.

DAILY PROGRAM IN THE MONK TENT
TANDENYUNGGA [VICTORIA SQUARE]
Opens Saturday 2pm then daily until Sunday 10 March

Join the Great Chantmaster of Gyuto Tantric University Lobsang Tsering and monks in .....
Morning meditation 10.00 - 10.30 am
Culture for Kids 11.00 -12.00
Lunch time Meditation Classes at noon. ( except Mon & Tues. )
Tantric Art Classes 3.00 - 4.00pm

See the creation of the powerful Sand Mandala of Yamantaka.
From the Drawing of the Blueprint at 2pm on Sat 2nd Feb. until 2pm on Sunday 10th March, the monks will daily pour the richly
coloured marble sands in the 500 year old pattern of the cosmos, creating a perfect world in the cause of world peace.
Symbolizing impermanence,the Mandala will then be dissolved and returned to the earth via the waters of the fountain.

Full Program details and enquiries: Ph 0412 124 678

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