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Art of Compassion is a Tibetan arts and culture tour created and managed by Lobsang Tsering in the year of 2000 and has brought Tibetan monks from the Gyumed Monastery in Southern India to United States and Russia to demonstrate the essence of Tibetan arts and culture.
During the tours, Lobsang exhibited Tibetan Arts by creating sand Mandela paintings and butter sculptures, arranged Tibetan cultural performances, introduced Tibetan medicines, and gave lectures about meditation, peace, and the Art of Compassion presentation. He also facilited celebrities as guest speakers such as Richard Gere and Robert Thurman to Tibet Festival 2004 in Russia to be part of the program. Lastly, the monks chanting concert for the universal purification was the most popular and successful event in Russia. One chanting event was held in Moscow during October, 2011; 1200 seats were sold out with rave reviews. Over five transformative years, Lobsang embarked with his monk and American friends on a journey that carried him across the continents, captivating audiences in the United States and Russia with his inspiring Sand Mandalas fundraising tour. He raised funds for over 500 monks in Gyudmed Monastery and Tibetan lay communities, India for health care and education. |
His intricate patterns from colored sands, symbolizing the nature of existence and the impermanence. Each grain of sand was evidence of his devotion and a call for mindfulness and compassion in a fast-paced world.
However, Lobsang's contributions extended beyond his artistic expertise. His lectures became a channel for deeper exploration, encompassing subjects ranging from Buddhism to the arts, rituals, and interfaith dialogues. With an innate ability to harmonize ancient teachings with contemporary perspectives, he fostered connections that transcended cultural and religious divides.
As Lobsang Tsering's journey continues, his biography remains a testament to the transformative power of art, spirituality, and dialogue. His legacy of community service shines as a reminder that, through shared experiences and mutual respect, humanity can transcend differences and create a world woven together by threads of compassion.
However, Lobsang's contributions extended beyond his artistic expertise. His lectures became a channel for deeper exploration, encompassing subjects ranging from Buddhism to the arts, rituals, and interfaith dialogues. With an innate ability to harmonize ancient teachings with contemporary perspectives, he fostered connections that transcended cultural and religious divides.
As Lobsang Tsering's journey continues, his biography remains a testament to the transformative power of art, spirituality, and dialogue. His legacy of community service shines as a reminder that, through shared experiences and mutual respect, humanity can transcend differences and create a world woven together by threads of compassion.
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Buryatia, Russia
August, 2013 20 Gyumed monks were invited to Buriatia, Russia for a chanting event.
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Moscow, Russia
October, 2011 1200 seats were sold out for a chanting event.
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Kalmykia, Russia
October, 2011 |
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