With the Honorable Kushab Dhondup guidance, Tashi Pendey is blessed to have such immeasurable knowledge in the ancient art of sand mandala.

Mandala, a Sanskrit word for "circle,” is a sacred diagram for the passing on of ancient knowledge in Buddhist text. The creation of sand mandala symbolizes the transience of life and the ideal of non-attachment to the material world. The meditative processes of sand mandala share the symbolisms of ancient teachings and allow participators to allude new meanings. All in all, this collaborative art embraces the unity of creations shared by those whom participate.

Tashi Pendey is proud to present the Honorable Kushab Dhondup; under his service and guidance, this creative experience of sand art is truly a profound enjoyment. From seasonable sand mandala classes to sand mandala projects at our annual cultural events, we are excited to share this ancient art form with the citizens of Maui and visitors from abroad.

Please contact the Tashi Pendey Foundation at (808) 242-8704 or Monty Carpenter at (808) 669-3000 for more information.

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MEDICINE BUDDHA MANDALA
Tuesday JANUARY 13th through Sunday JANUARY 18th, 2009
Presents Five Monks from the Dzongkar Choede Monastery of Mysore, India.

From 9AM. to 5PM at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center on Maui.
LIVE Webcast at 9AM HST from Kahului by NKO.org: Click Here for more details!

• For more information, please read MauiNews article: Click here!
• Download poster for details on the Medicine Buddha Mandala in PDF format
• Download full size poster 11"x17" for print| 5.42MB TIFF format (option click)
• Download wallpaper of Medicine Buddha Mandala for your PC: Click here! (option click)

Feedback from the community and abroad:

"Congratulations on a wonderful and inspiring community event!"
- Lama Rangdrol

"Thank you very much for sharing this profoundly beautiful, sacred rite with all of us.
It is deeply moving to watch their work. With great thanks"
- Shalom Ormsby

"What a wonderful gift"
- Mary Ann Burris from Nairobi, Kenya