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GESHE PHELGYE VISITS THE REGION

Sravasti Abbey wasn’t Geshe Thupten Phelgye’s only stop in the Inland Northwest. He spoke in Coeur d’Alene, at Gonzaga University, at two Spokane churches, and three interfaith events. Spokane photographer Barry Moses generously shared these photos of three interfaith events. You can see many more here.


A smiling Geshe atop Mt. Spokane.


Ven. Tarpa and Ven. Chonyi admire prayer flags at the Vision Mountain
stupa blessing.


Abbey nuns support the blessing ceremony.


Geshe-la joins in an intercultural land blessing ceremony with Native
American leaders and the Vision Mountain community.


Patrick Moses and other members of the Spokane tribe invite Geshe-la
to join the drumming.


Geshe-la mentions his admiration for Native American cultures, noting
their similarity to Tibetan culture.


The Spokane Interfaith Council organizes a blessing ceremony on top of
Mount Spokane.


The peace banner symbolizes the aspirations shared by the
representatives of the assembled faith traditions.


Geshe-la makes heartfelt prayers for the benefit of all beings.

 
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