Tibetan Buddhist monks visit University of Indianapolis March 20–25, 2019

The University of Indianapolis Office of Ecumenical & Interfaith Programs welcomes Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Labrang Tashikyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India, for five days of cultural and religious engagement on campus.

From March 20–25, 2019, the monks will host a series of workshops including “A Course in Happiness” and classes in yoga, art and cooking. They will also build a sand mandala on the first floor of Krannert Memorial Library, devoting nine hours each day during their visit to this sacred ritual.

The group is touring the United States and the University of Indianapolis is their only stop in central Indiana.

“This is the perfect place to be able to exchange ideas, listen to and learn from people with different religious and cultural traditions,” said event organizer Rev. Arionne Williams, associate chaplain in the Office of Ecumenical & Interfaith Programs. “We hope to promote peace, education, cooperation and understanding through this unique opportunity.”

All events are free and open to the public with advance registration. Visit uindy.edu/buddhistmonksvisit for more details.