| In conjunction with the the Dalai Lama's speaking event in San Jose, the city library is planning several events showcasing Tibetan art and culture. As a teenager, I remember seeing a Sand Mandala being constructed. It was an amazing, ephemeral sand "painting" that the monks put together in a public art space in San Francisco. This is definitely on the must list for any kids who are interested in art and a great opportunity to expose them to another culture and religion. Here is the information from the library's events page: | ||
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library 150 E. San Fernando St. 1st floor entrance 4th and E. San Fernando Street (408) 808-2011 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (408) 808-2011 end_of_the_skype_highlighting | Sat, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 13 All Library Open Hours | |
| Experience the creation of a Tibetan Sand Mandala. Watch "sand painting" in action as monks from the Drepung Loseling Phukhang Monastery make a blueprint for world peace and compassion. The creation of a Sand Mandala blesses the entire region in which it is built: the environment as well as the beings who reside therein. All ages are welcome.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Tibetan Monks Create a Sand Mandala of Universal Compassion
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Pumpkins in the Park
We rode the VTA light rail in to the Pumpkins in the Park festivities downtown today. After a swing by Psycho Donuts, we met friends back at Discovery Meadow for plenty of people watching and activities. This is a great free community festival featuring a ton of food, entertainment, arts and crafts booths, pumpkins and scarecrows. Tons of "spin the wheel for prizes" booths abound. We packed our own lunch (of course) and sat under the shade of a fir tree watching the jets fly over head. A perfect Fall day. No fire truck this year, but here's a look at our haul!
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