(180 mins, NR)
Eight Tibetan monks and students of His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the Drepung Gomang Monastery are being hosted at St. Pauls Church, 401 Duval St, Key West. Their visit aims to share sacred arts, preserve Tibetan culture, and spread a message of compassion to the Western world.
Everyone is invited to participate in their offerings, including the creation of the Sacred Sand Mandala of Compassion, experiencing their sacred chants and meditative sounds during opening and closing ceremonies, and attending Dharma talks. Guests can also take classes to learn traditional arts, explore and purchase items at the Tibetan Artisan Market, and enjoy cultural events featuring dances, music, debates, and more.
All events are organized to raise funds in support of the monastery.
The Monk And The Gun captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world`s youngest democracies. Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren`t enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power to the people via their vote and a new form of government: Democracy.
Wednesday, Jan 22
6:00 PM