Starting Sunday, April 15, and ending Sunday, April 22, Dallas residents can stop by the Crow Collection of Asian Art for the Mystical Arts of Tibet event.
Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery return to the Crow Collection for a week-long artist residency to construct a magnificent Tantric Buddhist mandala sand painting. During the week, millions of grains of crushed marble are painstakingly laid into place in this ancient spiritual art form to generate energies for global healing. Visitors are welcome to witness this remarkable process each day of the residency.
- Mystical Arts of Tibet Guided Tours
Monday, April 16–Friday, April 20 | 10:00 AM | FREE
Join docents on a mystical journey and learn about the exciting Tibetan Buddhist monks’ sand mandala process and symbolism.
- Monday Meditation with the Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery
Monday, April 16 | Noon | FREE
Enjoy a relaxing hour of meditation led by our artists-in-residence. Space is limited; $10 donation to the Drepung Loseling Monastery is suggested.
- Gallery Talk and Tea: The Psychology of Enlightenment
Wednesday, April 18 | 12:15–1:00 PM | FREE
Join the monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery for complimentary tea and a conversation on enlightenment. This talk looks at the Buddhist maps of the mind, its nature and function—while addressing the ways in which its health and stability can be consciously developed. Hot green tea will be served after the talk. Space is limited.
Presented in partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas Yoga Center.
- Prayer Flag Gift Presentation
Friday, April 20 | 5:00 PM | FREE
Printmaking students from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts will present T-shirts printed with original prayer flags to the monks.
- Meditation with the Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery
Sunday, April 22 | Noon | FREE
Enjoy a relaxing hour of meditation led by our artists-in-residence. Space is limited; $10 donation to the Drepung Loseling Monastery is suggested.