Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet

The Official Website of the Gaden Shartse Monastery Tours

2008 Tour Schedule Aspen

We are sure that this will be a very special time in Aspen and that what
transpires here will benefit many indigenous people around the world who are being persecuted and threatened with extinction.  The plight of the Tibetans is a fate shared by people from Turkey to Darfur.
 
All proceeds and donations will go directly to support their regional
hospital project in India, which is nearing completion, and to preserve
Tibetan Buddhist traditions, language and culture in exile.
 
Please join us for any or all of the following programs:
 
July 21 through JULY 27- 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. daily at the Elliot Yeary Gallery the monks will be constructing a sacred CHENREZIG SAND MANDALA ( the Bodhiasattva of Compassion) which is free to the public and dedicated to The Dalai Lama. ( Fractional sponsorships are still available for $100.00 each, which will underwrite one hour of mandala construction by the monks.)

The Elliott Yeary Gallery

419 E. Hopkins

Aspen, CO.

Tel. 970-429-1111

 
July 21 through July 28 -TIBETAN HOSPITALITY TENT/GALLERY- opposite the Gorsuch store on the Gondola Plaza will be open each day to  offer you the finest in Tibetan Arts and Crafts and a friendly cup of Chai (spiced Indian tea.)
 
July 21 through  July 28 ­ INDIVIDUAL HEALING SESSIONS AND TIBETAN BUDDHIST CONSULTATIONS will be offered each day the monks are in Aspen .  If you would like the monks to come to your HOME or BUSINESS and perform an EXTENSIVE BLESSING TO REMOVE ANY NEGATIVITY AND OBSTACLES TO HEALTH, PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS, call now as the available appointments are going quickly. Call 970-923-4090
 
Tuesday July 22- 7:30 P.M. -VAJRAVIDHARAN  HEALING  RITUAL- this powerful group healing ceremony works in three stages: the purification and removal of negativities, removing subtle negative imprints and offering protection as symbolized in the bestowal of protection cords by the Lama to each participant.  

At the Aspen Community Church; $20.00 admission.


Thursday July 24 -7:30 P.M. ­PRAJNAPARAMITA PUJA (Heart Sutra Ritual)  which dissolves inner and outer negativities and protects from the ripening of negative actions.  Extending ones lifespan and attracting wealth may also result from following these teachings. At The Aspen Chapel;  $20.00  admission

Friday July  25-. 7:30 P.M -BUDDHA VAJRASATTVA EMPOWERMENT- this ceremony will introduce us to the practice of the Buddha of Purification through which we can purify all negative actions committed by our body, through our  speech and in our minds.  At the Aspen Community Church;  $20.00 admission.


Saturday July 26- LHASANG FIRE PUJA COMMUNITY BLESSING CEREMONY ATOP ASPEN MOUNTAIN- An Aspen tradition for the monks and the Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol!  Join us as the smoke carries myriad blessings to all sentient beings from atop our own ³sacred¹ mountain. 1:30 P.M. outside the Sundeck Restaurant. No Charge.
 
Sunday, July 27 -2 P.M. - The MANDALA DISSOLUTION CEREMONY will be performed at the gallery as a demonstration of the principle of Impermanence.   Sacred sand will be distributed to those present, followed by a procession to the river where the monks will perform an EARTH BLESSING with the remaining sand.

At the Elliott Yeary Gallery

419 E. Hopkins Ave

Aspen
 
Sunday July 27 ­7:30 P.M -THE 21 TARAS PUJA -

Join this phenomenally popular celebration of the Feminine Aspects Enlightenment with the monks!  At the Aspen Community Church;   $20.00 admission.

Monday July 28- 10 A.M to Noon and 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.- Session 1 and 2 of the teachings on the FOUR SEALS OF BUDDHISM; What Makes You Not a Buddhist!  A must teaching for anyone confused about just what the ³Buddhist View² is in today¹s modern society. At the Aspen Community Church;  $20.00 admission per session.

 

Monday July 28-4:30 to 5:30 P.M.- This meeting is for those wishing to take Buddhist Refuge Vows with the Lama this evening. 

Monday July 28-7:30 P.M. -The DUKAR WHITE PARASOL EMPOWERMENT- This rarely performed ritual for the removal of obstacles to prosperity, long life and successful dharma practice will be the last program of the monks visit to Aspen and will be dedicated to   H.H. The Dalai Lama and all his fellow dharma teachers around the world. At the Aspen Community Church;   $20.00
admission.


Monday July 28- 9 P.M. -BUDDHIST REFUGE VOW CEREMONY presided over by the Venerable Geshe Jampa Norbu.  This is the first official step on the Buddhist Path and there is no charge for it although, traditionally,  a 'refugee¹ would offer a small gift of cash to the preceptor at the end of the ritual.  Friends and family are most welcome!

RFFOT maintains a Generosity Policy with regard to all programs where admission is charged. No one will be denied admission for lack of ability to pay.

The Roaring Fork Friends of Tibet still needs any support either financial  or services that you can contribute to help make this a successful dharma celebration in Aspen. Please be generous in your support!

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Tashi Delek!
Warmest regards,
Dennis Tuma,
Roaring Fork Friends of Tibet

 

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