Thank you to everyone who helped to make our Second Annual
Sonoma Mandala Bazaar
a great success!
Free admission!
Photos from our 2011 event coming soon!
Second Annual
Sonoma Mandala Bazaar
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center hosts its Second Annual Sonoma Mandala Bazaar on the Mountain on Saturday, September 3, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in support of its Sonoma Mandala Project.
Admission is free!
Unique and diverse local artisans and craftspeople will present a broad selection of treasures to take home, including:
• Abstract-figurative sculptures by Santa Rosa
Junior College’s Full-time instructor Hiroshi Fuchigami.
• Art which reveals Spiritual Truths through mixed-media
including found objects oils and acrylics by
Susan Heeringa-Pieper from the Sonoma Arts Guild.
• Traditional ink and brush paintings by Michael Hofmann
from Sebastopol. Hofmann draws his inspiration from
nature and Eastern philosophy.
• Ancient reflections of a journey through the elements:
earth, water, wind and fire through pit fired pieces by
San Franciscan Judy Hummell
• Refined ceramics that bridge both Japanese and American
traditions by Michiko Kinoshita.
• Polished and cane-wrapped beautiful river stones
and elegant handcrafted bamboo sculptural wall and table vases
by craftsmen Shizu and Harry Okino of Berkeley.
• Original one-of-a-kind clothing. Kimono silk and vintage
Japanese textiles from Yasuko's of Healdsburg.
• Wood carvings and sculptures derived from ancient
Buddhist traditions by Japanese artist Takayuki Zoshi
based in Sebastopol.
• And More!!! (click for complete list)
Delicious homemade baked goods, cookies, pies, refreshing drinks and lunch will be available. Koji Kanematsu of Onigilly is the official Mandal Bazaar food sponsor
A variety of distinctive performances and demonstrations will go on throughout the day. The schedule is included on the right, and includes taiko drumming, zen archery, tea ceremony, shakuhachi flute, tai chi, and aikido. A special announcement regarding the Mandala Project will be made at 2:00.
The highlight of the Bazaar will be a raffle featuring many prizes, including the grand prize - a framed original calligraphy by SMZC’s renowned abbot, Jakusho Kwong-roshi, author of No Beginning, No End. Tickets at $4.00 each
can be purchased online at SMZC.net, from Zen Center members, or by calling 545-8105.
Calligraphy of Tozan-zenji’s enlightenment poem
by Jakusho Kwong-roshi - the first prize for 2010’s raffle.
This year’s Mandala Bazaar Raffle features another framed original calligraphy by Roshi.
Click to visit the Raffle page. |
The Center’s ongoing Sonoma Mandala Project, begun in 2004, will support the construction of an enduring and vibrant temple complex to reflect the spirit of Zen on this land for centuries. In Kwong-roshi’s words, the Mandala will provide “a sanctuary in which we can awaken to our true connection with the universe we share with every being and thing.”
“This annual bazaar offers the public an opportunity to experience the beauty of Sonoma Mountain Zen Center in its rural setting, and to share the creativity of many of its members and friends,” says center member Neil Myers. “It will be a chance to relax and talk under the oaks, as well as to support our Mandala effort to carry on traditional Buddhist meditation practice for years to come.”
Whether you're interested in art, Zen or a unique experience, SMZC's annual bazaar has something for you!
Sonoma Mountain Zen Center is located at 6367 Sonoma Mountain Road, Santa Rosa.
• Visit the raffle page
• Complete list of vendors, performers and supporters.
• Learn more about the Mandala Project
• Donate -
Please support the Mandala Project!
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS HELP MAINTAIN THE BUDDHADHARMA!
Contact: SMZC office (707) 545-8105
