We have posted photos of the tourgroup as they as they have performed on tour, and as they have met new friends at the locations they have visited.  If you have pictures you would like to add, please contact amamary.pattison@gmail.com

Rime Buddhist Center in Kansas City, Missouri:  March 25 to April 17, 2009

While in Kansas City, the monks were hosted by the Rime Buddhist Center led by Lama Chuck Stanford.  He and the "Monk Team" --consisting of Marissa, Staci, Jill, Gabi, Michele, Libby, Laura, Lyndsay, Rachel, Pete, & Kevin--assisted the monks as they gave teachings,  performed community service, gave house blessings, pujas, and conducted workshops while in Kansas City.

Click on the links below to access slide shows of their various events and activities while they were in Kansas City

Rime Center:  Monk Team and Pictures of Monks

Chenrezig Mandala at City Library

Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral: Dinner for the Homeless

Montessori School - Clay Platte Cultural Performance

Art Evening at the Rime Center

Clay Art Guild

Pujas (Shabten): Blessings of Homes and Businesses  (Beth, Diane, Lauren, Nancy & Brent)

Pujas at Aquarius & Prosperos Bookstores

Below are sample pictures from each slide show:

Monks with Member of the "Monk Team"	Laura, Melissa, Staci Selling Merchandise

Opening Ceremony for Chenrezig Mandala at City Library	Creating the Mandala

Chenrezig Mandala

Art Night at the Rime Center	Making Butter Sculptures at the Clay Art Guild

Puja at Diane's House

Serving Food to the Homeless	Cultural Pageant at Clay-Platte School

   

Puja at the Aquarius Bookstore