A Call for Artists & Skilled Painters

Applications to participate in Ari Bhöd's traditional Tibetan temple painting apprentice program are currently being accepted!

Short-term and Long-term positions are available beginning June, 8, 2009 – August, 31 2009.

Help complete the exterior painting and ornamentation of our traditional Tibetan Temple!

A hall for daily meditation, retreats & traditional practices. The interior features authentic painting and ornamentation by master artist Gelong Ngawang Thogmed including mantra painting done in strict accordance with the ancient Mindrol Ling tradition and authentic temple carving & carpentry by master craftsman Lama Nawang Samten. Ari Bhöd’s traditional temple is abundant in traditional thanka paintings, statues and text. The Ari Bhöd temple also houses a precious reliquary stupa, built in strict accordance with the written instruction of omniscient Rigdzin Jigmed Lingpa, housing kudun relics of the late H. E. Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche.

When complete the Ari Bhöd temple will be of benefit to Tibetan Cultural enthusiast, pilgrims of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as well as for research & academic pursuits.

Your talents will be enriched supporting a global heritage that is currently in danger of being lost.

One Week Minimum Commitment* Painting / artistic background beneficial but not necessary. Applicants should be detail oriented, diligent and able to work well under supervision Please call 323-769-6345 to request an application or email aribhod@yahoo.com .

*some short term support needed depending on skill level please call to discuss This is an exceptional opportunity to work and practice at Ari Bhöd.

Support the Zangdok Palri U.S.A Mandala Today !
This highly symbolic mandala represents the enlightened mind of Guru Padmansam-bhava, the master who brought Buddhism to Tibet in the eighth century. For those who see, touch, enter or remember this sacred structure, it is said that a connection is made to quicken one’s spiritual development and to realize one’s innate compassion. Historically the Zangdok Palri mandala is extremely ornate and detailed, requiring rare, esoteric expertise that is currently in danger of being lost.

Help us celebrate the completion of stage two of the Zangdok Palri U.S.A. project by offering your support of stage three Zangdok Palri U.S.A. the four story monument.

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A PLACE FOR PRACTICE, PEACE AND PRESERVATION

Ari Bhöd is the American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the sacred cultural heritage of Tibet. Ari Bhöd was founded by the Ven. Lama Chödak Gyatso Nubpa to preserve this vast and profound model for peace, which after 1200 years is now in danger of being lost. We are in the process of repairing and renovating a 475-acre mountain property in the mountains of Tehachapi, CA. to create a retreat & preservation center for Ari Bhöd to benefit all generations, past present and future.