Cumberland Masonic Temple

06/15/2025

06/10/2025

Congratulations to Fort Hill High School graduates Jaidyn Mellot and Jaylynn Robertson, who were each awarded a $500 scholarship by Potomac Lodge No. 100 on behalf of Masonic Charities of Maryland and an additional $250 directly from Potomac Lodge. Each year, Masonic Charities of Maryland awards scholarships to Maryland public high school graduates across the state. The scholorships were presented by Potomac Lodge Worshipful Master Jeff Leaf, Secretary Jay Loar , Senior Deacon James Schultz, and Junior Deacon Jeff Meyers.

06/04/2025

Congratulations to Allegany High School graduate Jackson Resh, who was awarded a $500 scholarship by East Gate Lodge No. 216 on behalf of Masonic Charities of Maryland. Each year, Masonic Charities of Maryland awards scholarships to Maryland public high school graduates across the state. Jackson was presented the scholarship by East Gate Worshipful Master Chris Lawson at the Cumberland Masonic Temple Strawberry Night.

05/07/2025

04/28/2025

Join us this week for our free five-day residency with The Mystical Arts of Tibet. Monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery will create a mandala sand painting, Akshobhya: The Unshakable Victor for Conflict Resolution & Peace, and present three lectures on Tibetan culture and philosophy.
Tuesday, April 29 - Saturday, May 3 | Cumberland Masonic Temple, 15 Greene Street

Early arrival is encouraged for opening and closing ceremonies.

Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/mryyrb2y

Tuesday, April 29
Opening Ceremony | Noon
Mandala Creation Observation | 1 PM-6 PM

Wednesday, April 30
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-6 PM
Lecture: The Power of Empathy and Compassion | 6 PM

Thursday, May 1
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-6 PM
Lecture: Why Do We Need Each Other? | 6 PM

Friday, May 2
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-6 PM
Lecture: The Symbolism of the Sand Mandala | 6 PM

Saturday, May 3
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-11 AM
Closing Ceremony | Noon

Presented in partnership with the Allegany Arts Council

04/24/2025

In an extraordinary five-day residency, the Tibetan Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery will create a mandala sand painting – Akshobhya: The Unshakable Victor for Conflict Resolution & Peace – Tuesday, April 29-Saturday, May 3, at the Cumberland Masonic Temple.

Tuesday, April 29
Opening Ceremony | Noon
Mandala Creation Observation | 1 PM-6 PM

Wednesday, April 30
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-6 PM
Lecture: The Power of Empathy and Compassion | 6 PM

Thursday, May 1
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-6 PM
Lecture: Why Do We Need Each Other? | 6 PM

Friday, May 2
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-6 PM
Lecture: The Symbolism of the Sand Mandala | 6 PM

Saturday, May 3
Mandala Creation Observation | 10 AM-11 AM
Closing Ceremony | Noon

LEARN MORE: https://www.frostburg.edu/.../tibe.../tibetan-monks-2025.php

Presented in partnership with Allegany Arts Council.

04/17/2025

The Mystical Arts of Tibet | April 29-May 3
Join us at the Cumberland Masonic Temple when the Tibetan Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery return to create a traditional mandala sand painting.

This residency is presented in partnership with the Allegany Arts Council.