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Posted on 7-9-2003
Mandala
Re-Connection Tour ~ 2003
Through the kindness of Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley (Geshe-la),
~ New Zealand was blessed with an event that saw 15 Chenrezig
Sand Mandalas constructed throughout our beautiful land,
over an extra-ordinary year-long period.
Through this huge and significant project, over
230 000 people came in touch with the Chenrezig Mandala, ~ the
Cosmic seed of Compassion ~ the message of World Peace and Compassion
~ and the rich culture of Tibet. The 'Mandala Tour' resulted
in deep connections with many community groups; organisations
and people from all walks of life during the course of the tour....
It is Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley's heartfelt request and wish
~ that these special connections are maintained and nourished.
To fulfil THIS wish ~ Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling and friends,
are organising the 'Mandala Re-Connection Tour'... .... so that
Geshe-la is able to re-visit each Mandala site, to re-connect
with each place ~ and to meet once again with all the people
who were involved with each Mandala event ... and maintain the
moments... The 'Mandala Re-Connection Tour' will involve:
* An Incense Puja (Ceremony) at each Mandala site
(where the blessed sand was gifted) - led by Ven. Geshe Sangey
Thinley and Ven. Karma Gyaltsen.
* A Public Talk with Q & A's by Ven. Geshe Sangey
Thinley, translated by Tsering Samdup
* Buddhist teachings in some places (by request.)
* Informal Gathering of volunteers and friends who either
were involved or attended - for a meal or cup of tea!
When will the Mandala Re-Connection Tour will take place:
The aim is that Ven. Geshe-la and his assistants will have visited
all the sites of the Mandala by the middle of January 2004.
They will mainly travel during the school holidays - starting
in September, and again at the end of November, ending in Jan.
Please check at the end of the message for details on the first
part of the tour, beginning in Whakatane on the 14th September.
Who will be travelling on the Mandala Re-Connection Tour?:
Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley (Geshe-la) Ven. Karma
Gyaltsen (Geshe-las attendant) Tsering Samdup (Geshe-las
translator) Judy Clark - driver and assistant (when necessary)
How is the Mandala Re-Connection Tour being funded?:
We have received a total of $100 in cash, $30 in petrol vouchers
and $250 in pledges for the tour thus far. It is estimated that
the whole tour will cost around $4000, and is reliant on donations
and sponsorship to make this possible. Who is organising the
Mandala Re-Connection Tour?: Kaari Schlebach and Dean
Griffiths under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley, and
on behalf of Jam Tse Dhargyey Ling Trust, and the Local Co-ordinators
in each area (details will be listed on the website soon.)
How you can help make the Mandala Re-Connection tour a reality?:
* Let your friends know of events when they come to
your area
* Offer local organiser assistance with organisation
* Sponsor airfares (several flights are necessary) -
financially or with flybuy points (400-600 points per flight)
* Sponsor the 'general costs' of the Tour, ie - vehicle,
petrol, food, refreshment, promotion, newsletter, etc
* Sponsor the Puja's and/or Teachings (donations made
directly to the Sangha and translator)
* Host the Sangha To do this:
* For Flybuy points - if you are willing to sponsor
flights with your Flybuy points - to arrange this and for more
details, please email dharma@igrin.co.nz
and place 'flybuys' in the subject line.
We can start from there.
* For financial contributions to: 1) assist with the
Costs of the tour; 2) sponsor airfares; 3) or to
sponsor the Puja's and/or Teachings, please place petrol vouchers,
cheques and small amounts of cash in an envelope and post to:
JTDL Trust, Mandala Re-Connection Tour, P.O. Box 4366, Kamo.
NB - Please enclose a note with your donation, detailing your
sponsorship wish, and remember to include your name and
address, so that we can thank and send you a tax-deductible
receipt.
* Cheques need to be made out to 'JTDL Trust - Mandala.'
* Credit Card donations can be made by arrangement, please
email dharma@igrin.co.nz
and place 'CC Sponsor' in the subject line, and we will email
you back with information on how to do this.
* All sponsors of the tour will be thanked on the website,
unless otherwise requested. To get in touch with your
local organiser with an offer of assistance - please email:
dharma@igrin.co.nz
and place the name of your local town in the subject line, and
we will email your local co-ords contact details. These
details will also be available on the website soon. The First
Part of the Mandala Re-Connection Tour - SEPTEMBER 2003: Whakatane
Napier Taupo Tauranga Please note, some details
and events are yet to be finalised. Please get in touch with
the local contacts for more up to date information. Whakatane
- 13th to the 16th September
* Sunday the 14th @ 2pm - Incense Puja at Otuawhaki -
the place where the sands were gifted into the river. Afternoon
tea will be served at Mataatua Gallery following the Puja.
* Monday the 15th @ 5:30pm - 'Discovering Buddhism -
as a tool for life' - a Public talk by Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley
at the Whakatane Museum and Gallery in Boon St. Suggested donation
$10
* Tuesday the 16th @ 7pm - 'Developing Bodhicitta' -
a Teaching by Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley (Please contact Adrienne
and Mouse for the address) Suggested donation $10 Local
Contacts: Shelly Anderson (Whakatane Museum and Gallery): shellya@whakatane-dc.govt.nz
Adrienne and Mouse: ranson@wave.co.nz
Napier ~ 20th and 21st September
* Saturday the 20th @ 10:30am: Morning Tea - please contact
Clare for information on this.
* Saturday the 20th @ 7:30 pm: Teachings on Compassion
- a Public talk by Geshe Sangyey Thinley at The Dome, Marine
Parade, Napier. Suggested donation $10
* Sunday the 21st @ 9:30 am: Incense Puja to bless the
region's waters at Little Beach, Breakwater Rd, Ahuriri. Local
Contact: Clare Woodham: wolfgreve@xtra.co.nz
Taupo - 22nd to 24th September If you are interested in finding
out about the Taupo events, please email: dharma@igrin.co.nz
and place: 'Taupo' in the subject line, and we will email you
this information when it comes to hand. Tauranga ~ 26th
to 28th September
* Friday the 26th @ 7:30pm: "Discovering Buddhism
- a tool for life" - a Public talk by Ven. Geshe Sangey
Thinley at BOP Polytechnic, Bongard Campus (Cameron Road) -
Lecture Theatre DT104. Suggested donation $10
* Saturday the 27th @10am: Incense Puja on the Waterfront,
followed by morning Tea. Please contact Linda and Terry or Phillipa
Junger for details.
* Sunday the 28th @ 10am: 'The Development of Bodhiccitta'
- a teaching by Ven. Geshe Sangey Thinley at 'Homeleigh'.
For the address, please contact Loren Poole. Suggested donation
$10 Local Contacts: Phillipa Junger: firebright@clear.net.nz
Linda Peet and Terry Cole: events@enternet.co.nz
Loren Poole: lorenp@xtra.co.nz
We hope you that you are as happy as we are about the possibility
of this Mandala Re-Connection tour! Please feel free to get
in touch if you have any suggestions, or questions ... Kaari
or Dean on email: dharma@igrin.co.nz
Details of the Mandala Re-Connection tour will soon be available
on: www.mandala.org.nz
"Om Mani Padme Hum" Mantra for Compassion
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