Tashi Lhunpo Monks

Sunday 13th November, 8pm

Tibet – a sacred world filled with the chanting of Buddhist texts, recitation of mantras, ringing of bells, blowing of trumpets and beating of drums.  Recreating the mysteries of the Buddhist Monastery, eight Tibetan monks offer a dramatic presentation of sacred dance, music and prayer with traditional costumes and ceremonial masks.  Founded by the first Dalai Lama in the 15th Century, and now re-established in exile in South India, Tashi Lhunpo is one of the most important monasteries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. 

Accompanying the performance, the monks are holding two participatory workshops, (suitable for all ages), the first on Tibetan monastic arts, including sand manala-making, butter sculpture and prayer-flag printing, and the second an introduction to the evening’s performance: the costumes, dance, art of debate and the Tantric mudras or hand gestures used in the prayers.

Hands-on workshop from 2pm - 3.30pm

Performance workshop from 4.30pm - 6pm

£10 for the evening performance / £5 for the workshop
Performance and 1 workshop £13
Performance and 2 workshops £17