Way up in the hills above Richmond sits the Gyuto Foundation, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, dedicated to preserving Tibet's cultural and spiritual heritage through teaching, hosting local University students, interfaith dialogues and cultural programs, including dharma classes and meditation sessions. Outside: colorfully painted arches and mural walls, a peaceful garden, elegant statues, and many prayer wheels. Inside: a meditation hall with a huge, lively altar structure.
The monks plan to install a total of 365 prayer wheels to surround the monastery, giving everyone an opportunity to circumambulate and turn the wheels for a walking meditation. "If one turns the prayer wheel with positive thoughts for the benefit of others, it transforms one's mind and offers its blessings of compassion."
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| Statue of Quan Yin, donated in 2014 |
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| Our fellow sketcher, Chris, drawing the monastery facade from next to the largest prayer wheel. |
Lovely sketches capturing the serenity of the setting!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. You would love it!
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