UUCT is honored to host the Tibetan Drepung Gomang Monks March 5 - 9. Please see schedule of the week's events below: March 5 10:00 am - 10:45 am Set up for construction of World Peace Sand Mandala & Opening Ceremony 10:45 am - 12:00 pm Mandala construction begins 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm continuation of mandala construction March 5 - 8, the construction of the mandala can be viewed 10:45 am - 5:30 pm daily March 9 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Closing ceremony and dismantling of the World Peace Mandala Special Workshops led by the monks will be  held on the following days: 3/5 A Day in the Life at the Monastery 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 3/6 At One with the Monks, the Practice of Letting Go Meditation 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 3/7 Making Mani Stones and Sand Painting 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm 3/8 Noble Truths of Peace and Harmony 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Cost: $25/per person, per workshop or $45/ per person for 2 workshops, and $60/person for 4 workshops To reserve a workshop, call (850) 445-5275 A Tibetan market of handcrafted and fair trade goods for sale will be on site daily 10:45 am - 5:30 pm All events and workshops will take place in the UUCT Sanctuary Objective of Monastery's TourA) To make a contribution to world healing and peace by sharing unique Tibetan Buddhist teachings, sacred religious performances, chanting, and Tibet's unique identity treasures of culture and authentic traditions. B) Recognizing well, and very deeply, that there have been great tragedies in every part of the world, we want to share our sympathy and prayers together with you as human beings sharing this planet and sharing the future of this home of ours. C) To generate a greater awareness of the endangered Tibetan civilization and human rights abuses by the Communist Chinese since 1959. As the situation in Tibet is becoming more desperate by the day, due to massive displacement of Tibetans by Chinese citizens sent there by the Communist government, and ever new rules and difficulties, especially at the monasteries, we need your help now. D) To raise support for the refugee monks' community in south India for proper food, improvement in health & hygiene and for providing better education facilities for the monk students. We preserve our tradition and culture.