Mantras & Mala Making Workshop

Join in this fun, social, and meaningful experience...

We are offering a one-hour course on mantra and an afternoon workshop making malas. You are welcome to attend either or both sessions! Snacks are provided.

The Magic of Mantra | 10am – 11am
Mantra, a Sanskrit word that means "protection", sometimes refers to a particular phrase that is recited, but also has a deeper meaning. Mantra recitation is an important – and some might say magical – aspect of meditation practice. In this class we will learn what mantra is, the basics of mantra recitation, how to incorporate mantra recitation into our meditation practice, and the good results that come from mantra recitation.

Mala Making Workshop | 11:30AM– 2:00 pm
What we will learn during this workshop:
The significance of a mala or prayer beads.
How to make a mala.
How to use a mala.
Malas or prayer beads are used when reciting mantras. For Buddhist practitioners, their personal mala becomes a blessed and meaningful object. In this practical and hands-on workshop, we will learn the traditional technique of mala-making and go home with our very own mala.
*All supplies for this event will be provided

Teacher

Ruth Borri
Ruth has been a practicing Kadampa Buddhist for over 25 years and has been making qualified malas for the center for almost as many years. She is always happy to share with others what she has learned from making hundreds of malas.