Join us for free presentations, workshops, & performances
Enjoy art exhibitions & cultural displays throughout the weekend
10:30 AM
Doors open for viewing displays
11 AM – 1 PM
Opening Ceremonies
Prayers and greetings by local Dharma and Nepalese community leaders and welcome by Reverend Kosho Finch of Henjyoji Temple
Our 10-Year History
Learn about the history of bringing Nepalese Buddhism to the West with the founding of Nritya Mandala Mahavihara
Nepalese Food Wisdom: Food as Medicine
Explore Nepal’s culinary regions, traditional foods, and the wisdom of balancing the five elements and supporting health through nutrition
1 – 2:30 PM
Complimentary lunch of Nepalese vegetarian cuisine
2:30 – 5 PM
Health Through Movement
Balance the subtle elements and energies of the body and support health and a positive mind with movement, mudra, and simple yogic exercises
Nepalese Music Traditions
Experience a performance and discussion of traditional Nepalese folk music as well as Newar Buddhist music, known as Gunla Baja
5 – 7 PM
Dance Mandal Offering
Enjoy Charya Nritya, the traditional sacred dance of Nepal, a practice of movement meditation and embodying the energies of Buddhist deities