Wednesday, September 7, 2011 11:00 am- 3:00 pm $2-$5
Indian Bread
Oven bread, baked fresh in the Maxwell’s horno. Indian tacos & more by the Edaakies of Isleta Pueblo.
Museum Courtyard
Thursday-Sunday, September 8-11, 2011
The Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet Tour is the official tour group of the internationally recognized Gaden Shartse Monastery. Founded in 1409CE, the Gaden Shartse Monastery is one of the three great monasteries of Tibet and is recognized among Tibetans as one of the most important seats of education for Tibetan culture.
The purpose of the tour is to be of service to the world community by nurturing the spread of peace, harmony, compassion and tolerance through educational and cultural exchange, and to raise funds needed to preserve the Tibetan culture and education at Gaden Shartse Monastery, located in the Tibetan Refugee Settlement in Mundgod, India. PDF
http://www.gadenshartsecf.org/
Thursday-Sunday Sept. 8 - 11 Free Hibben Center
Green Tara Sand Mandala
Opening Ceremony Thursday Sept. 8, 10:00am
Mandala Creation Daily 9am - 5pm
Mandala means literally “that which extracts the essence.” The monks will create a two-dimensional sand mandala; a cosmic diagram that represents the dwelling place or celestial mansion of a deity. According to Tibetan Buddhist history, the purpose, meaning and the techniques involved in the spiritual art of the sand mandala creation were taught by Buddha Sakyamuni in the 6th century BCE in India. The Green Tara, symbol of enlightened activity will be created.
Dissolution Ceremony, Sunday approximately 12pm
Upon completion of the mandala there is a very special ritual to bless the mandala. It is then ritually dissolved. As a lesson in impermanence, the blessed sand is swept up into a pile then small portions are offered to those present. The rest of the sand will be taken to the Rio Grande where, after a short ceremony, it will be poured into the river to bless and purify Albuquerque and all its residents.
Friday Sept. 9, 8:00pm $10 Anthro 163
Tara Puja Chanting & Ritual
The monks, in full ritual dress, will perform ancient Tibetan Buddhist chanting in front of an altar to Green Tara created specifically for this program. The chants create a special connection between the one listening and Green Tara. Tara is the female manifestation of the Buddha’s omniscient mind. Tara is also known as the “Mother of all Buddhas” because she embodies wisdom – all Buddhas are born of this wisdom. Tickets available at: http://www.unmtickets.com , UNM box office or the Maxwell Museum Store.
Saturday Sept. 10, 8:00pm Kimo Theatre
Journey to the Roof of the World: Sacred Dance and Chants of Tibet
Kimo Theatre $15, $20, $25 http://www.ampconcerts.org or Kimo box office
Long hidden behind the Himalayan mountain ranges, the ancient Tibetan culture remained virtually untouched by the outside world for thousands of years. The performance provides an opportunity to experience the rare sounds and dramatic imagery of Tibetan sacred dances, music, and chants. This is a complete stage performance with ornate costumes and set decoration, presenting eight different performances in two 45 minute segments separated by a short intermission.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:00 am- 3:00 pm $2-$5
Indian Bread
Oven bread, baked fresh in the Maxwell’s horno. Indian tacos & more by the Edaakies of Isleta Pueblo.
Museum Courtyard
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Meet at Maxwell at 1:00 pm free
Collections Tour
A special Homecoming tour of archaeology and ethnology collections with curators Dave Phillips and Kathryn Klein. Enjoy Indian tacos ($5) before or after the tour.
Reservations: 277-1400
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