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**Voice Of Armenians TVNY Co-Producer Haik Kocharian will have a solo photography exhibition:**
_Tibetan Monastic Community in Nepal_
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South, NYC (between Thompson and Sullivan Sts.)
Free event
To learn more about the exhibition [CLICK HERE](http://www.judson.org/Haik-Kocharian-Photography)
Additional viewing dates
Sunday, October 19: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 2: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 15: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Haik Kocharian traveled to
Nepal for a unique project - photographing Tibetan Buddhist
monasteries and nunneries and documenting a humanitarian healing
mission. Mr. Kocharian had unprecedented access to the intricate
aspects of spiritual and daily life in three monastic institutions in
Nepal: Pullahari Monastery, Tek Chok Ling Nunnery and Thrangu Tara
Abbey.
Sponsored by the Chödrön Foundation, the healing project was
spearheaded by Dr. Ara Bagdassarian who provided free chiropractic
services to the Tibetan monastic community in exile. Once a year,
Dr. Bagdassarian organized these mission trips across the world so
that individuals may benefit from uniquely combined physical and
spiritual healing.
The result of Mr. Kocharian's work will be presented to the public for
the first time in an exhibition of 33 powerful images that capture the
private and intimate rituals of Buddhist monks and nuns, including
prayers and spiritual dances; intimate portraits of monks and nuns
during transformative healing sessions; as well as the unique
architecture and breathtaking nature surrounding the temples. Also on
display are photographic reproductions of astonishing hand-drawn
artwork on the walls of the Pullahari Monastery.
The selection of images invites the audience to enter the temple,
drawing the viewer inward into the spiritual and intimate world of
these Buddhist monks and nuns.
Tibetan Monastic Community in Nepal will be held at the historic
Judson Memorial Church, a sanctuary for progressive activism and
artistic expression. This landmark Christian house of worship is an
ideal venue for this interfaith art event that bridges the spiritual
and cultural divide between people of varying faiths.
A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the photographs will be
donated to Tek Chok Ling Nunnery and Thrangu Tara Abbey.
Web Version
https://madmimi.com/p/f08065?fe=1&pact=25498580467
Voice Of Armenians TVNY | New York
_Tibetan Monastic Community in Nepal_
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South, NYC (between Thompson and Sullivan Sts.)
Free event
To learn more about the exhibition [CLICK HERE](http://www.judson.org/Haik-Kocharian-Photography)
Additional viewing dates
Sunday, October 19: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 2: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 15: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Haik Kocharian traveled to
Nepal for a unique project - photographing Tibetan Buddhist
monasteries and nunneries and documenting a humanitarian healing
mission. Mr. Kocharian had unprecedented access to the intricate
aspects of spiritual and daily life in three monastic institutions in
Nepal: Pullahari Monastery, Tek Chok Ling Nunnery and Thrangu Tara
Abbey.
Sponsored by the Chödrön Foundation, the healing project was
spearheaded by Dr. Ara Bagdassarian who provided free chiropractic
services to the Tibetan monastic community in exile. Once a year,
Dr. Bagdassarian organized these mission trips across the world so
that individuals may benefit from uniquely combined physical and
spiritual healing.
The result of Mr. Kocharian's work will be presented to the public for
the first time in an exhibition of 33 powerful images that capture the
private and intimate rituals of Buddhist monks and nuns, including
prayers and spiritual dances; intimate portraits of monks and nuns
during transformative healing sessions; as well as the unique
architecture and breathtaking nature surrounding the temples. Also on
display are photographic reproductions of astonishing hand-drawn
artwork on the walls of the Pullahari Monastery.
The selection of images invites the audience to enter the temple,
drawing the viewer inward into the spiritual and intimate world of
these Buddhist monks and nuns.
Tibetan Monastic Community in Nepal will be held at the historic
Judson Memorial Church, a sanctuary for progressive activism and
artistic expression. This landmark Christian house of worship is an
ideal venue for this interfaith art event that bridges the spiritual
and cultural divide between people of varying faiths.
A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the photographs will be
donated to Tek Chok Ling Nunnery and Thrangu Tara Abbey.
Web Version
https://madmimi.com/p/f08065?fe=1&pact=25498580467
Voice Of Armenians TVNY | New York