The Office of the Chaplain hosts weekly worship services and special religious holiday celebrations representing a variety of faiths thoughout the academic year.

Buddhist Vesak Celebration

Buddhist Vesak: A Celebration of Buddha’s Birth was held on May 12, 2007 in Skinner Memorial Chapel. The celebration was led by Sri Lankan, Cambodian and Tibetan Monks. The days activities included meditation and teaching, a mindfulness lunch, blessings, discussion and a closing ritual.

Buddhist Vesak Celebration

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Dharma Talk
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Mindfulness Lunch

Mindfulness Lunch

12 May 2007

Catholic Mass with Archbishop Flynn

Archbishop Harry Flynn of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul led Catholic Mass at Carleton College on March 9, 2008. A reception was held following the service in Archbishop Flynn’s honor.