Art and Thich Nhat Hanh Calligraphy Exhibit

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Wed, Mar 26, 2025 - Thu, Mar 27, 2025  12pm - 9pm

Location

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Details

Buddhist nuns and monks from Blue Cliff Monastery in upstate New York are holding an exhibition and dinner at Friends Meeting of Washington to showcase and auction original calligraphy of Thich Nhat Hanh and the artwork of the monks and nuns. Thich Nhat Hanh was a friend of Martin Luther King, who nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

This is a unique opportunity to meet the monks and nuns and enjoy their kind and peaceful presence as well as view and purchase one-of-a-kind artwork. The entire event is a fundraiser to help improve their facilities.

Below is a schedule and more information on the opportunity to attend the exhibit and dinner. Tickets for the event (exhibit and/or dinner) are required and are available at the linked website.

To learn more about the monastery: https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/

March 26-27, 2025 – Calligraphy & Art Exhibition
📍 Venue: Friends Meeting of Washington (2111 Decatur Place NW, Washington, DC 20008)

✅ March 26, 2025 | Exhibition Day 1 (Open: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Tea Meditation
Guided Sitting Meditation (~30 mins)
Walking Meditation (~30 mins)

✅ March 27, 2025 | Exhibition Day 2 (Open: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
2 pm – 3 pm: Tea Meditation
Guided Sitting Meditation (~30 mins)
Walking Meditation (~30 mins)

📆 March 27, 2025 | Dinner & Silent Auction
📍 Same venue

✅ 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Guest Welcome & Socializing
✅ 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Mindful Dinner (Guided mindful eating & silent meal for 15 minutes)
✅ 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Silent Auction (Featuring Thầy’s original calligraphy & other unique artworks)
✅ 8:15 – 9:00 PM | Event Conclusion & Checkout
Should you have any questions about this event, please direct them to Brian Murphy .