Sacred Arts Tour 2024
with Drepung Gomang
Monastery
July 29 - August 4th
Our Mission
• To share the message of compassion, often through interfaith sharing, helping create peaceful communities that work together toward World Peace
• To provide a window into the ancient and precious Tibetan culture
• To raise funds to educate, feed, house, and provide healthcare for the 2000 Tibetan Buddhist Monks living in exile at Drepung Gomang Monastery in India Gomang Monastery tour.
100% proceeds go to the Drepung Gomang Monastery.
Please join us and support by donation with cash or check made out to TGDC.
now until August 4th
Would you like a special house blessing?
House blessings are rituals to overcome negativities that may be obstacles in obtaining release from suffering and to promote spiritual,
emotional, mental, and physical well-being. They bless the space and can also be for the sick at home or in the hospital. In addition to a donation, hosts of such prayers provide 7-8 pieces of whole, fresh fruit and fresh flowers as an offering. These blessings are usually 20-30 minutes of chanting.
Donations accepted by cash or check to “TGDC”. 100% of donations support the monastery. Please text 443-629-8077 if you would like to arrange for a house blessing.
August 1st - 4th, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm through Saturday and Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm.
Making of the Sand Mandala & daily dedications at Faith Presbyterian, Baltimore
This year's theme of the mandala is World Peace, in which various religious symbols from around the world are incorporated into this modern design. Come witness the meditative process of making this colorful 5' x 5' "sand painting", made with love, prayers, and years of training. Toward the end of each day, the monks will offer closing prayers to finish their day's work. (This work of sacred art will be destroyed ceremoniously at the closing ceremony on August 4th. Scroll down for information on the closing dissolution ceremony).
No reservation required - come one come all! Donations accepted by cash or check to “TGDC”. 100% of donations support the monastery.
Held at Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
(RSVP necessary - sliding scale. Please register below)
*Parking on Woodbourne or either church lot on Woodmont around the back of the church.
*Fellowship Hall entrance: off the parking lot on the south side of the church.
August 1st - 4th, 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm each day
Shop for unique Tibetan gift items & handicrafts at Faith Presbyterian, Baltimore
From mala beads to clothing items, handmade journals, purses, shawls, saying scrolls and more, these unique gift items are made by the community surrounding the monastery. The monastery often trains and supports the making of these items and then buys them back from the local artisans, which in turn supports not only the monastery but the surrounding community when we purchase these items here. Add some color to your wardrobe or home and help others as you do!
100% of donations support the monastery.
Held at Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
(RSVP necessary - sliding scale. Please register below)
*Parking on Woodbourne or either church lot on Woodmont around the back of the church.
*Fellowship Hall entrance: off the parking lot on the south side of the church.
August 1st , 5 - 6 pm
Tea Puja & Blessings at Full Moon Acupuncture, Baltimore - SOLD OUT!
Join us for an evening of sacred presence & prayer with Buddhist monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery from Karnataka State, South India.
Puja is a Sanskrit word that means “offering prayer.” The monks will pray, chant and perform rituals over the tea that will then be poured out as an offering.
Their primary purpose is to overcome dense, stagnant energies that may be obstacles causing suffering. By releasing this suffering we can connect more fully to our physical, emotional and spiritual body and bring more harmony to our entire being.
This is going to be an incredibly special evening of ritual, presence and communion. This is a donation based event. All of the proceeds will go directly to the Drepung Gomang Monastery.
100% of donations support the monastery.
Takes place at Full Moon Acupuncture & Apothecary,
3408 Chestnut Ave. Baltimore, MD 21211
August 2nd , 9:30 - 10:30 am
Dharma Talk & Meditation w/ QnA
at Faith Presbyterian, Baltimore
August 2nd, join monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery to engage in very simple Tibetan Buddhist Principles, practices, and conversation. All proceeds benefit the Drepung Gomang Monastery, more than 2,000 monks (many refugees from Tibet) living in India.
Suggested Donation $20. No one turned away.
Takes place at Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
5400 Loch Raven Blvd
August 2nd, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm each day
Hindu Kirtan & Buddhist Chanting at the Hindu Buddha Temple in Glen Arm, MD.
We will be joining Baba Ganga Das for his regularly scheduled Friday Kirtan event, adding Buddhist chanting that will fill the room with a sense of peace. Multi-Faith chanting and prayers offer different routes to a similar end and an opportunity for all of us to celebrate diverse forms of worship and practice. If you enjoy sound healing, bhakti yoga, or Hindu and/or Buddhist prayers, this event will very much appeal to you. We will also offer for sale mala beads and other items which supports the monks as well as the community surrounding their monastery.
No reservation required. By donation, cash or check made to TDGC. All supporting the Drepung Gomang monastery, more than 2000 monks & refugees.
Held at Hindu Buddha Mandir - Nepali Cultural Center of Baltimore
12231 Harford Road, Glen Arm, 21057
*Free and Easy Parking in front of Temple Gates
August 3rd, 12 - 2 pm
A Taste of Tibet at Flourish in Baltimore
Meditation & Chanting followed by a special treat of Momos (Tibetan dumpling appetisers). Suggested Donation $35 per person . 100% of proceeds support the monastery. Optionally purchase mala beads and have the monks chant and bless them upon your purchase. Space is limited so please reserve your space below.
Held at Nourish & Flourish
4337 Harford Road, Baltimore, 21214
*Street Parking
space is limited. suggested donation $35
August 3rd, 4 - 5 pm
Mala Bead Making Workshop at Faith Presbyterian, Baltimore
A fun event suitable for the whole family, come make your own wrist mala or bracelet with the monks and bless them with chanting upon completion. This event is suitable for adults and children. While you are here, take a look at the sand mandala in its final stages! Suggested donation $40, which includes all supplies. Children can join at $30 donation if needed.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER MORE THAN ONE PERSON EMAIL: utopiawellnesshealth@gmail.com
and Lorena will help you to register.
Held at Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.
5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
*Parking on Woodbourne or church lots on Woodmont at the back of the church. Entrance near parking lot on south side of the church.
Saturday August 3rd, 7 pm
Tibetan Dinner Party at Private Home in Guilford, Baltimore
Enjoy a meal of momo appetizers, stir fried vegetables, Tibetan bread, soup and more in a beautiful private home, offered lovingly by the monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery. We will offer some of the Tibetan merchandise for sale as well at this event. All donations benefit the Drepung Gomang Monastery now housing, supporting, and educating over 2,000 monks preserving Tibetan Buddhist culture and practice. Suggested donation $50.
100 Overhill Road, Baltimore
Sunday August 4th, 10:30 am
Regular Sunday Church Service with Chanting from the monks at Faith Presbyterian, Baltimore
In lieu of a homily, we will learn more about a few of the basic universal principles shared by the Buddhist monks and listen to their tonal chanting with open hearts.
Held at Faith Presbyterian Sanctuary. Front Door Entrance.
5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
*Parking on Woodbourne or church lots on Woodmont at the back of the church.
No reservation required. 100% of donations support the monastery.
August 4th, 10:30 - 11:30 am & 11:30 - 12:30
2 events. Come for one or both at the Hindu Buddha Temple in Glen Arm, MD.
Impermanent Art Workshop and
Meditation & Chanting with QnA
From 10:30 - 11:30 am: Enjoy a family friendly event of Impermanent Art Making. The monks will explain briefly the value of making art that is not intended to be permanent and we will replicate a little of the butter sculpture tradition using play dough. Enjoy this playful and colorful event.
From 11:30 am - 12:30 pm We will sit for a short meditation, followed by mesmerising chanting, and questions and answers sessions on Buddhist philosophy or questions from the heart.
Selected Tibetan handicraft items will also be offered for purchase on a table outside of the hall until 1 pm.
Held at Hindu Buddha Mandir - Nepali Cultural Center of Baltimore
12231 Harford Road, Glen Arm, 21057
*Free and Easy Parking in front of Temple Gates
All proceeds supporting the Drepung Gomang monastery, more than 2000 monks & refugees. Please donate as you can by cash or checks to TDGC upon arrival. Suggested donation $20 - $50. Or please register here. Pre-registration is not required by greatly appreciated.
August 4th, 4:30 - 6 pm
Sand Mandala Closing Ceremony at Faith Presbyterian, Baltimore
With prayers and instruments, the mandala is ceremoniously dismantled, some sand is shared with those present, then all can view the dispersing of the sacred sands into a body of flowing water. Come join us at the church fellowship hall for the first part of the ceremony and optionally process with us for a 10 minute walk to the nearest stream where the remaining sand will be sent off with prayers. In addition to reflecting impermanence of our lives, this ritual releases the prayers for the benefit and to end the suffering of all beings.
Starting Faith Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall & processing 10 minutes to Herring Run/ Chinquipin Park.
5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
*Parking on Woodbourne or church lots on Woodmont at the back of the church. Entrance near parking lot on South Side of the Church.
No reservation required. Donations accepted by cash or check to “TGDC”. 100% of donations support the monastery.