History and Culture of Tibet Lama Segyu Choepal Rinpoche (an adviser to the Dalai Lama himself) looks at the Buddhist movement in Tibet (Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m.). $5.

Introduction to Buddhism Damcho Sangmo and Maria Hess address Buddhist basics (Monday, Dec. 28, 3 to 4:30 p.m.). $5.

The Mandala and Its Function Rinpoche covers the general meaning of the beautiful sand paintings in Buddhist thought (Thursday, Jan. 7, 6 to 7:30 p.m.). $5.

Amitayus Empowerment Rinpoche explains the focus of the mandala as it is being created (Saturday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m.). $15.

The museum is located at LBC, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Children 12 and under are free. 527-0297.

From the December 17-23, 1998 issue of the Sonoma County Independent.

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