The Joanne Waxman Library is honored to host Geshe Gendun Gyatso, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, and Sonam Dhargyal, a former monk and mandala master, while they create "A Sand Mandala for Compassion." Co-sponsored by MECA&D and the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine and coordinated by Joan Uraneck in her role as MECA&D's Intern Chaplain, this event involves the creation of multi-colored sand mandala in the library. The schedule of activities from April 11 to April 17:
Opening ceremony and prayers for peace
April 11th at 2 pm
Daily schedule for April 12 -16
Morning prayers: 8:30am
Mandala creation: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Evening prayers : 4 pm
Dharma talks: 7 pm in Osher Hall
The Closing ceremony and procession to the sea
April 17th at 2 pm: outside the library