Events

[BUDDHISM] Western New Yorkers will have a rare opportunity to see traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture in action during two events on Saturday at UNITY of Buffalo Church, when a touring group of Tibetan monks from the centuries-old Drepung Loseling Monastery will visit and perform. First, at 3pm, the monks will perform a Tara Puja ceremony, a ritual involving music, chanting and offerings meant to praise and invite the blessings of Tara, a feminine manifestation of the Buddha believed to be committed to helping those in need of help and spiritual enlightenment. Then, at 7pm, the monks will perform three music and dance pieces, preceded by an introductory talk about their significance and followed by a Q&A session. Tickets to Saturday’s events are 20 dollars and can be purchased on the web at unitybuffalo.org until 5pm Thursday, July 6th. Don’t wait too long though; Saturday’s events are expected to sell out.