Baldwinsville’s The Energy Lounge is one of several spots in Central New York where Tibetan Buddhist monks from the historic Gaden Shartse Monastery will be visiting next weekend. The eight-day tour also includes stops in Liverpool, Manlius, Cazenovia and Syracuse.
Energy Lounge owner Andrea Gagas will host the monks for private healing sessions as well as to create a sand mandala, a geometric figure that represents the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.
“Mandala means literally, ‘that which extracts the essence,’ said Gagas, explaining that there are many different types used by Tibetan Buddhists and can be created in either two or three dimensions. “The ones on the monks’ tour will be two‑dimensional sand mandalas. These are without doubt the most creative, labor‑intensive, and concentration‑intensive of all mandalas created.”
The construction of the Four Armed Chenrezig (Buddha of Compassion) sand mandala will begin on Sunday, Nov. 3 and continue through Tuesday Nov. 5. The dissolution ceremony, when the mandala is ritualistically destroyed, will take place on Nov. 5. The public is welcome to attend. Gagas asks that those interested in watching the dissolution ceremony call the day before for the specific time.
Private healing sessions last 30 minutes and suggested donations are $75 per session. The Nov. 1 slots have already been filled but more sessions are available on Nov. 3, Gagas said. Additionally, The Energy Lounge is accepting $100 sponsorships, and as a gift for the contribution, sponsors are invited to join the monks for dinner on Monday, Nov. 4 at The Energy Lounge. Tabitha’s in Baldwinsville is donating the dinner. Business and or individuals are welcome. Ten spots are still available.
“We are very honored and blessed to share in this moment,” Gagas said.
For more information, visit The Energy Lounge’s Facebook.com or contact Andrea at 638-5448 or 876-0014.
The Tibetan monks complete schedule follows:
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Vajravidharan Healing Ritual
Personal healing appointments at Health Pathways
1106 E. Genesee St., Syracuse
Call Maureen at 635-9454 to reserve a time. Suggested donation: $75.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Vajravidharan Healing Ritual
Personal healing appointments at Dr. Steve Wechsler’s Office, 5208 S. Salina St., Syracuse; Call 469-0676 to reserve a time. Suggested donation: $75.
Friday, Nov. 1
Personal healing sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Filled
Friday, Nov. 1
Four Armed Chenrezig (Buddha of Compassion) Empowerment
7:30 p.m. at CNY Yoga, 101 First St., Liverpool; Call 461-9642. Suggested donation: $20.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Vajravidharan Healing Ritual
Personal appointments all day at Liverpool Art and Wellness, 101 Lake Drive, Liverpool; Call 234-9333 to reserve a time. Suggested donation: $75
Saturday Nov. 2
7 p.m. Traditional Tea Ceremony. This is a special event. Join the monks as they chant evening prayers. Q&A follows. Liverpool Art and Wellness, 101 Lake Drive, Liverpool; Call 234-9333 to reserve a space, seating is limited. Suggested donation: $20.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Four Armed Chenrezig (Buddha of Compassion) Mandala. Construction begins and continues through Tuesday, Nov. 5 with dissolution around 4 p.m. Please call Monday for more information on dissolution ceremony time. The Energy Lounge, 21 Water St., Baldwinsville; Contact Andrea at 638-5448.
Sunday, Nov. 3
Vajravidharan Healing Ritual
Personal healing sessions all day at The Energy Lounge
21 Water St., Baldwinsville
Call 638-5448 to reserve your time. Suggested donation: $75.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Chay Drol
7 p.m. at Inner Sanctuary
7271 State Fair Blvd. (behind the plaza), Baldwinsville
Call 638-4197 to reserve a spot, space is limited. Suggested donation: $20.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Vajravidharan Healing Ritual
Personal healings all day at Synergy Center, 4500 Pewter Lane, Manlius; Call Rosemary at 663-6725 to schedule. Suggested donation: $75.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Public Talk on ‘The Bodhisattva Way,’ 7 p.m. in the banuet hall at Les Pates et Les Novilles Thai Restaurant, 37 Albany St., Cazenovia; Suggested donation: $15.
