Buddhist Sand Mandala of Compassion in Santa Barbara, Vesak Event in Ventura

Do you know about the Sand Mandala of Compassion (Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara) that 4 monks from India have been working on for the past six days at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art? Last chance to see it is Sunday May 22–at 3pm it goes to the sea!

Sunday May 22 offers two special opportunities for those in southern and central California to celebrate Vesak, an event which honors the birth, enlightenment (nirvāna), and passing away (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha which is held around a full moon usually in April or May. On Sunday in Ventura, the An Lac Mission 901 S. Saticoy near Telephone Road, will hold special events for Vesak including a Dharma talk at 10am, followed by opening remarks … Read More

via Compassionate Rebel

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