Tibetan Buddhist Monks To Offer Prayers

WOODBURY — On Friday, February 6, five Tibetan Monks from Drepung Gomang Monastery in South India will offer a cultural program of prayers for world peace, healing, and prosperity. Chanting in traditional overtones, each monk creates a full chord of three notes, often accompanied by delicate hand gestures, cymbals, drums, horns, and flutes.

All are invited to attend and enjoy a sublime experience of mystical prayers, chanting, and spiritual wisdom.

Friday’s event will begin with the monks’ prayers at 6:30 pm. Participants will then have an opportunity to meet the monks during an informal question and answer session. Children and families are welcome.

An $11 donation is suggested to help support the monks’ Tibetan monastery-in-exile in South India and preserve the endangered Tibetan culture. Every year additional monks escape from Tibet seeking refuge in the monastery.

The Woodbury Yoga Center is at 122 West Side Road; telephone 263-2254.