This represents a breakthrough of Tibetan women to an unprecedented status in the spiritual life of Tibetan culture, a new, egalitarian culture that is emerging in the Tibetan refugee communities of India and Nepal. Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery is one of a new generation of nunneries established in exile. It was founded in 1986 under the direction of Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, spiritual director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. A sand mandala is a two-dimensional geometric design drawn in colored sand that represents the emergence of Buddha. Ceremony to destroy mandala Thursday, November 18 at 4 p.m. in the Danna Center Art Gallery, followed by walk to Audubon Park Lagoon.
All events are open to the public and, with the exception of the concert, free.
Loyola s main campus is located at 6363 St. Charles Ave.