Muranna Public Program - April 16-18, 2004

Mani Lhakang
Eight Gyuto monks will offer a daily program of harmonic chanting, meditation, public talks and hands on involvement in the creation of a very special Mani Lhakang - Temple of Compassion - housing the model stupa structure made by the Gyuto Monks at Mount Martha in 2001 with tsa tsa statues made by the local community in 2002 and new symbols of peace and precious memories to be contributed by the community.

Tibetan people treat such structures as sacred places which they visit to adorn with prayer flags and it is hoped local people will continue to do this.

Muranna comprises acres of beautiful gardens including a very special herb garden and a secluded lake surrounded by bushland - the monks intend to make full use of the landscape during the 3 day program.

Tara Puja
Tara - Goddess of Light , symbolizes abundance, peace, harmony, love and health. Daily,Tibetan people recite the twenty one stanzas of Tara prayer or her short mantra to bring about healing and prosperity. On special occasions to seek a successful outcome or for healing the sick, the Donchog or Light Ceremony is performed by the monks culminating in the oral transmission of the Tara mantra "Om Tare Tuttare Ture So Ha" - individuals requesting such a transmission will be able to receive it direct from Gyuto Ritual Master Jampa Tashi during the weekend.

As a female Buddha, Tara is often the deity invoked in the process of sending prayers to the gods via prayer flags, tsa tsa statues and other items associated with a Mani Temple. The Gyuto Monks are famous for the power of their pujas. Tibetans traditionally request the monks to do a puja for a specific purpose such as to remove obstacles, protect one from ill or bring good fortune and, in turn, they then make offerings of money and food to the monks.

You are invited to follow this custom if you wish.

Come along and join this positive celebration of life!
Refreshments Available/ Weekend BBQ & Gyuto Chilli

Enquiries:
Muranna 039 59897499
Gyuto House: 0412 124 678
Email: gyutoaus@bigpond.com

PROGRAM DETAILS

Friday 16 April

10am	Morning Meditation
11am-12pm	Mani Temple construction
12-1pm	Meditation for Health Culture For Kids - Tara Peace Flags
2-4pm	Mani Temple construction continues
7pm	Evening Chanting Meditation
7.30pm	Public Talk: Jampa Tashi 'Anger Management'

Saturday 17 April

10am	Morning Meditation
11am-12pm	Mani Temple construction
12-1pm	Meditation as Stress Release Culture For Kids - Lungta Prayer Flags
2-4pm	Mani Temple Painting
3-4pm	Celebrity Cricket Match
7pm	Evening Chanting Meditation
7.30pm	TARA PUJA

Sunday 18 April

10am	Morning Meditation
11am-12pm	Mani Temple construction
12-1pm	Meditation on Loss & Losing Culture For Kids - Tibetan Peace Poles
2-4pm	Raising of the Flags
3-4pm	Public Talk by Jampa Tashi 'Antidote to Depression'
5-5.30pm	Mani Temple Blessing followed by Bush Meditation by the Lake

• Click here to download and print the program flyer (from the Yahoo! Groups home page)

All sessions by Donation - please give generously
Funds raised support the refugee monks of Gyuto Tantric University

Public Program prepared and presented by Gyuto House Australia.

Basic Details:
Date: Friday 16 April - Sunday 18 April 2004
Address: MURANNA, TUBBA RUBBA RD, MERRICKS NORTH VIC (Mel 162 D2)
Further Information: Ph 0412 124 678
General Entry by Donation - All Welcome

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