Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8pm). In addition, the following programs will be available at no charge:Sun Salutations 6:21am sunriseCelebrate the start of the Summer Solstice with 108 sun salutations on the Plaza. Sun salutations are a series of yoga poses designed to warm up the body, and 108 is considered an auspicious number in yoga philosophy. Participants are welcome to complete...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the Chapel hosts a sunrise Vedic fire ceremony and yoga, and Marimba music at sunset.Yogis have used Vedic Fire ceremonies with Sanskrit chanting for thousands of years as a tool for personal and planetary healing. The ceremony starts with 10 minutes of chanting powerful Sanskrit mantras, followed by 15 minutes of silent meditation, and ends...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the Chapel hosts a sunrise Tibetan yoga practice, and taiko drumming at sunset.To welcome the solstice, Alejandro Chaoul of the Ligmincha Texas Center for the Meditative and Healing Arts leads a Tibetan yoga practice full of movements that focus on the chakras, clear the gross and subtle obstacles, allow a state of mind that connects to...

Abstract In observation of the Summer Solstice, the Rothko Chapel will be open from sunrise to sunset (approximately 6:20am-8:25pm). In addition, the following programs will be available at no charge:Sang Chod (Tibetan Smoke Offering) 6:22 SunriseSang Chod, or Smoke Offering, is a ritual traditionally done in the early morning for special occasions such as the Tibetan New Year (LoSar). Participants are invited to cleanse themselves of negativities and offer good intentions as...

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To mark 99 days of intentional peace

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Under the leadership of Lakota Elder, Peter V. Catches, 38th generation Medicine Man and Lee Standing Bear Moore, of the Manataka American Indian Council, was held on the Chapel grounds. Representatives of diverse religious traditions offered prayers which were followed by story telling and a dance for peace

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Under the leadership of Lakota Elder, Peter V. Catches, 38th generation Medicine Man and Lee Standing Bear Moore, of the Manataka American Indian Council, was held on the Chapel grounds. Representatives of diverse religious traditions offered prayers which were followed by story telling and a dance for peace

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Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

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By Henderson Smith, February, October and November, Thursdays, 2012

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Henderson Smith February, March, May, June and October, Thursdays, 2013