Sera Jey World Peace Tour
January 4 - 11, 2027
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The Sera Jey Lawa Khangtsen World Peace Tour is features six Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Sera Jey Lawa Khangsten Monastry in India
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- Sponsor: Organized by the Lion’s Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California.
- Leadership: Led by Venerable Tashi Lama (elected to lead Lawa Khangtsen).
- Core Teachings: Focused on peacemaking, reconciliation, forgiveness, and nonviolence.
- Schedule: The tour spans five months across universities, retreat centers, libraries, and temples in the United States – including Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center.
Activities at Each Stop
- Sacred Sand Mandala: The monks construct a detailed, multi-million-grain colored sand mandala over the course of the week, symbolizing the awakened mind and impermanence, before ceremonially sweeping it away.
- Daily Offerings: Includes chanting, silent meditation, traditional dance, open dialogue, and peace circles.
- Inclusivity: We will soon post events that are open to the public without discrimination.
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Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center, 40 Francsican Way, Garrison, NY 10524