2/12/2015 Update on Sacred Arts Tibetan Monk Tour

Six Tibetan monks and their driver will arrive at UUCO on Wednesday, February 18 and will leave on Monday, February 23.  During this time we invite you to participate in the activities we have scheduled to learn more about Tibetan culture and spirituality and to support the thousands of monks who are in need of food, clothing, education, and medical attention while in exile in India.  You have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of thousands of monks overseas by your donations.  If you are unable to participate in any of the activities we invite you to make your support known by donating to the Drepung Gomang Institute.  All donations are tax-deductible.  For more information on these monks go here:  http://www.drepunggomang.org/

Welcome Dinner for the Tibetan Monks: You and your family are welcome to join the host families as they meet our guests on Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the UU Hall. Please rsvp to Victoria Smith by Monday, February 16, if you would like to join in the fun. She will be coordinating the food brought to the potluck dinner.

On Thursday and Friday, February 19 and 20, the monks will be teaching some workshops for adults, youth, and children at the Power House of Oxford on University Avenue.  While there is no fee we are asking for donations.  We suggest $10 per adult and $5 per child.  Donations will be made at the Power House on the day of the workshop.  You will need to register for the workshops because the classes have preferred group sizes, depending on the specific workshop.You will register for the workshops through the Power House website at: http://oxfordarts.com/calendar/month.calendar/2015/02/30/- 

Thursday February 19

9:30 - 11:30  Butter Sculpture  (Adults)
1:15-2:15      Simple Butter Sculpture  (Children/youth)
3:30-4:30      Tibetan Designs (coloring) (Children/youth)

6:00 pm   Cultural Pageant at Oxford Public Library *FREE*

Friday, February 20:
9:30-11:30  Sand Painting   (Adults)
1:15-2:15    Simple Butter Sculpture  (Children/youth)
3:30-4:30    Tibetan Designs (coloring) (Children/youth)

7:00 pm  "Tibetan Cuisine" Dinner at St. Peter's Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall        
The monks will prepare this meal as a fundraiser.  We suggest a donation of $20 per person made out to the Drepung Gomang Institute.    Please make reservations as soon as possible by contacting Sandra Moss at [email protected].   

Saturday, February 21:

10:00 am   Cultural Visit and Prayer Time on Campus
                       at James Meredith Statue and Labyrinth at UM
You are invited to join the University's  "Just One Breath" Meditation Group at the James Meredith Statue 

1:00 pm   Meditation and Yoga 
                 at Center for Healing and Wellness
                 2704 W. Oxford Loop, Suite 110, Oxford, MS
                 A donation of $10 per person is suggested.
                 Register at [email protected]

Sunday, February 22
 
The monks will be a part of our Sunday Service at 11 am. A collection will be taken up to go towards supporting the monks in exile.  After the service, we will host one of our special UU potluck luncheons. It will be our Farewell Reception to the monks, as they will leave February 23. Please come and bring a dish!