Please join us for the creation of a Buddha of Compassion (Avalokiteshvara) Sand Mandala by the Monks of the Namgyal Monastery at the Historic Monte Cristo, 1507 Wall Street, in downtown Everett from April 8-11. The free event is open to the public daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
The Mandala, a Tibetan sand painting, is an ancient art form of Tibetan Buddhism. “Mandala” is a Sanskrit word meaning cosmogram or “world in harmony.” The sand Mandala is carefully constructed from dyed sand particles as vehicle to generate compassion, to realize the impermanence of reality, and to create a social/cosmic healing of the environment.
The Buddha of Compassion Mandala invokes compassion and sensitivity to the sufferings of others and attempt to relieve suffering. It is the realization that we (human beings, animals and the earth itself) are all interconnected. (view flyer)
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and spirit and enhance dialogue between the physical
and human sciences and the ancient wisdom traditions of the world.
To date, the Foundation has focused on group therapy programs
that integrate the latest in psychotherapy techniques with spiritual
growth as encouraged in the 12-step recovery methodology. In
addition, the Foundation supports and sponsors programs to promote
awareness and help preserve the rich cultural and spiritual traditions
of Tibet. The Foundation is currently developing a series of
programs that integrate Buddhism and psychotherapy to promote
understanding of the mind-body connection and facilitate healing. 
