Tibet House US Member Newsletter: Volume 20, Issue 2

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P R E S I D ENT ’ S L E TT E R , U P COM ING S P E C I A L EV ENT S , G A L L E RY EXH I B I T I ON S ,E X TRAORD INARY J OURNEY TO IND I A W I TH RO B E RT THURMAN AND SHANTUM S E TH ,

M EN L A MOUNTA I N R ETR E AT NEWS AND U P COM ING R ETR E AT S , T U E S DAY EV EN ING MED I TAT I ON S ,E DUC AT I ONA L P ROGRAM S , H . H . DA L A I L AMA T E ACH ING S CH EDU L E

T I B E T H O U S E

L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N TJuly 16, 2011; Iron Hare, Tibetan Dynastic Year 2138

Our team of editors and translators continues to receive support from theWilliam T. Kistler Foundation and other sources to produce moreprecious books in our long-term project to translate the 3600+ volumesof theTibetanTengyur, publishing them with the American Institute andthe Columbia Center of Buddhist Studies and the Columbia UniversityPress as the Treasury of the Buddhist Sciences. We followed up lastJanuary’s successful conference in Sarnath India in cooperation withIndia’s Central University of Tibetan Studies with a special presentationat the Dharma Drum Buddhist College in Taipei, Taiwan, in which weannounced our plan to expand the translation project into English bysimultaneously translating the same Buddhist scientific works intoChinese, as most of them had not been taken from India to China inancient times. Having the Great Library of Nalanda fully available inChinese will be a historic event in the history of Chinese Buddhism andof world culture more generally.

Our hard-working and devoted Vice-President Philip Glass organizedyet another very successful benefit concert— as always “the best ever”—onMarch 3rd, featuring Michael Stipe, the Roots, Patti Smith, and otherbrilliant artists, with proceeds shared as usual with the TibetanCommunity of New York and New Jersey and also to BatongaFoundation. He and the Benefit Planning Committee are already workingon the next one that will take place on February 13, 2012!We are tryingsomething new for our annual auction this year-it will all be online fromNovember 17 to December 13 with a holiday party kickoff ! There willbe amazing, one-of-a-kind items not to be missed!

Menla Mountain Retreat is on the brink of opening the MahasukhaGreat Bliss Healing Spa which our Nena has been working so hard tocomplete—building on something at the highest level of “Wow!” asdesigner Clodagh calls it, always takes more time than one expects,especially on a very tight budget. But open it soon we will, asYoda mighthave put it.

So dear members, may I remind you as ever that “our” work is work thatyou are accomplishing through your ongoing moral, intellectual, andfinancial support. Please invite your friends to join our supportcommunity. Everyone should see the permanence of theTibet Houses innumerous countries, and so know that the precious culture of Tibet willremain in people’s minds and hearts for however long it can render serviceto theTibetan people and others throughout the world!

With great gratitude for all your support, and all blessings for your healthand happiness during this hot and heavy Iron HareYear summer,

Sincerely yours,

Robert A. F. “Tenzin”Thurman, President

Cover images: left to right: Drepung Gomang Monks at Carnegie Hall, photo byTracy Ketcher; Six Arm Mahakala, circa 1800, gouache on cotton, 30 x 24”, gift of John Rezk. Buddha byRabkarWangchuk; Mongolian Queen, oil on canvas, 100 x 85 cm, by D. Bulgantuya.

DEARTHUS MEMBER AND FRIEND OFTIBET,

Greetings in the long hot summer of 2011!We had a big year so far atTibet House Cultural Center, with monumental exhibitions and thehuge organizing work of the Newark Peace Education Summit, awonderful event for Newark, which sent its ripples out into the troubledwaters of America and the world in the midst of near apocalyptic crises.The Medicine Buddha Sudarshana (“Lovely to Behold”) Paradise up atMenla Mountain Retreat provides a “hidden valley (baiyul) sanctuarythat is so naturally restorative, we almost feel guilty to enjoy it withpeople around the world undergoing so much suffering. InTibet thingsare very bad, particularly in the eastern areas, as the ongoing communistparty crackdown continues and China’s dictatorship of the proletariatflexes its economic and military muscles in its single-minded drive toreplace America as “the superpower” of the planet for this 21st century.The hard-pressed but still resilientTibetans are in a situation like thatof members of the Enterprise crew in Star Trek—a Borg ship loomsnear with overwhelming force, broadcasting “Resistance is futile! Youwill be assimilated!” But they do not give up.

We are just back from 11 days with His Holiness the Dalai Lama whoshared the Kalachakra mandala and Grand Initiation and Blessing with10,000 people in theVerizon Center inWashington DC. His Holinessleft the cheering assembly on the last day - July 16 - to head over to theWhite House to see President Obama for an all-too-brief time, thoughhe no doubt shared his indomitable good cheer with our hard-pressedleader. The next day His Holiness went to Chicago, where he went onthe Today show with Ann Curry to insist to the anxious people of ourcountry that humanity is getting better and better, more and morecompassionate, in spite of what seem to be the terrible tragedies befallingso many millions around the planet. It is truly the Kalachakra“Compassion-Bliss-Time-Machine” perspective that His Holiness opensfor us so powerfully, lifting us up from despair to hope, time after time.

He is himself of course very happy to have finally been able to formallyrenounce his political role in theTibetan government, now under fullydemocratic administration, with even his successor in a future lifeprecluded from serving as political leader in the future autonomousTibet. During the 11 days of the ceremony, on his July 6 birthday, hespoke very vigorously by internet broadcast to Tibet and assured hispeople that he was even more fired up to stand up for them now thathe no longer had worries of governmental responsibilities and couldspeak as a free spiritual leader and exemplar, and that they should nottake his withdrawal from active politics as a sign of defeat ordiscouragement – quite the contrary he expressed his trust in theabilities of the Tibetan people at large, both in exile and in theirhomeland under occupation.

With your kind and generous assistance,Tibet House US continues tocontribute to the saving, restoring, and promoting of the preciousculture of Tibet, by bringing its gifts, insights, sciences, arts, andmethods to an ever wider audience here in America.

We received more generous donations of Tibetan art fromMichael andBeata McCormick and John Rezk, expanding the RepatriationCollection.We are proceeding with its online and print catalogues.

T I B E T H O U S E U S B O A R D

p a t r o n

HIS HOL INES S THE X IV DALA I LAMA

h o n o ra r y c h a i r m a n

LOBSANG NYANDAK , U. S . r e p . o f H .H . THE DALA I LAMA

e x e c u t i v e o f f i c e r s

ROBERT A . F. THURMAN, p r e s i d e n t

PH IL I P GLASS , v i c e p r e s i d e n t

LUDWIG KUTTNER , s e c r e t a r y

BEATA T IKOS , t r e a s u r e r / b o a rd l i a s o n

b o a r d o f t r u s t e e s

ALAN B . ABRAMSON, KAZUKO T. H ILLYER , SUSAN KESSLER ,

M ICHAEL MCCORMICK , LAURENCE H . S I LVERMAN, NENA V. S . THURMAN,

UMA K . THURMAN, FORTUNA VALENT INO, ALEX VON B IDDER

t i b e t a n c u l t u ra l o f f i c i a l s e x o f f i c i o

VEN. GESHE DAMDUL , t i b e t h o u s e n ew d e l h i , i n d i a

LOD I G . GYAR I , s p e c i a l e nv oy t o H .H . THE DALA I LAMA

TENZ IN TETHONG , d a l a i l am a f o u n d a t i o n

KELSANG & K IM YESH I , n o r b u l i n g k a i n s t i t u t e , d h a r am s a l a , i n d i a

t i b e t h o u s e s t a f f

KYRA BORRÉ , d i r e c t o r o f p r o g r am s & s p e c i a l e v e n t s

SONAM CHOEZOM , m emb e r s h i p

PAUL G . HACKETT, a s s o c i a t e p u b l i c a t i o n s d i r e c t o r

J ENNIFER K IM , e x h i b i t i o n s c o o rd i n a t o r

ANG IE KWAK , d i r e c t o r o f a dm i n i s t r a t i o n

TENZ IN SONAM , i n f o r m a t i o n t e c h n o l o g y m a n a g e r

GANDEN THURMAN, e xe c u t i v e d i r e c t o r

TASH I TSER ING , p r o g r am s / e v e n t s c o o rd i n a t i o n

THOMAS F. YARNALL , p u b l i c a t i o n s d i r e c t o r

m e n l a m o u n t a i n r e t r e a t & c o n f e r e n c e c e n t e r s t a f f

DOUGLAS BRAYMAN, f a c i l i t i e s m a n a g e r

M ICHAEL G . BURBANK , a s s i s t a n t m a n a g e r

TAN IA ROBYN CYRL IN, a dm i n i s t r a t i o n & o p e r a t i o n s m a n a g e r

REBECCA SH IM , h e a d ch e f

NENA V. S . THURMAN, m a n a g i n g d i r e c t o r

v o l u n t e e r s t a f f

WILL IAM BUSHELL , T SEYANG DRONMA , THOMAS JASPER ,

TSER ING NGODUP, TAMDING SANGMO, PASANG TSER ING , TENZ IN YOUELO

t i b e t h o u s e d r u m

ROBERT A . F. THURMAN, e d i t o r - i n - c h i e f

KYRA BORRÉ , M ICHAEL BURBANK , SONAM CHOEZOM , J ENNIFER K IM ,

ANG IE KWAK , TENZ IN SONAM , GANDEN THURMAN,

NENA V. S . THURMAN, TASH I TSER ING , e d i t o r s

COOLGRAYSEVEN, d e s i g n a n d a r t d i r e c t i o n

M ILTON GLASER , o r i g i n a l l o g o a r t

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S AV E T H E D A T E :X X I I A N N UA L B E N E F I T C O N C E RT

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If you felt a positive burst of energy around 9:30 last night, there's agood chance it was emanating from theTibet House Benefit Concertat Carnegie Hall.

I attended the performance, which had an astounding lineup: PattiSmith, Michael Stipe, The Flaming Lips, Philip Glass, The Roots.(I know, it almost sounds too good to be true.)

Highlights included a Rimbaud poem read by Smith, accompanied byher daughter, Jesse Smith, and Michael Campbell. Blues legend TajMahal joinedThe Roots onstage, as did Angelique Kidjo, who got thecrowd on its feet. Michael Stipe dedicated the new R.E.M. tune EveryDay is Yours to Win to the late Vic Chesnutt. And eyebrows were raised

when the vulgar-but-funnyWilliam S. Burroughs poem Roosevelt AfterInauguration rang through the ornate concert space.

The Flaming Lips played a fairly mellow two-song set, ending with ashimmering performance of DoYou Realize? backed by Philip Glass. PattiSmith, on the other hand, pulled no punches with her impassionedcovers of theYoungbloods' GetTogether and Buddy Holly's Not Fade Away.

To wrap up the show, the all-star group -- along with the monks fromthe Drepung Gomang Monastery -- smiled on their brother, gottogether and belted out the lyrics to Smith's People Have the Power. It wasa night to hold hands one minute, then raise them in the air the next.I'm still applauding.

Clockwise from left:Deva Mahal,Michael Stipe,RobertThurman,The Patti Smith Band,The Flaming Lips, Philip Glass,AngeliqueKidjo, Drepung Gomang Monks, Patti Smith; Michael Stipe;The Roots,Taj Mahal;Wayne Coyne. Photos byTracy Ketcher.

STIPE, SMITH, GLASS GATHER FORTIBET HOUSE BENEFITByWhitney Matheson, USATODAY 03/07/2011

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Tibet House US is trying something new in 2011! This year will be ourfirst-ever 'online only' auction in lieu of a live auction at Christie's, whichwill run from November 17th to December 13th. We will be kickingoff the online auction at a holiday party (location TBD). Bidders canexpect the same great deals on unique items… with some specialsurprises. This online auction will be a surefire way to find unique giftsfor a great deal this holiday season while also supportingTibet House US!

For the third consecutive year, Tibet House US is partnering withCharitybuzz, the leading online charity auction website with a communityof upscale bidders located in over 110 countries around the world.Charitybuzz garners 250,000 – 400,000 visitors monthly and is leadingnonprofits toward a new era of fundraising that is fun and collaborativeand uses the internet as an easy way to shop for exclusive opportunities andunique items which can be done in the privacy of your own home or office.

To date we have acquired a number of exciting donations including: artpieces by Guy Buffet, Chuck Close, Richard Gere, Herb Ritts; dinnerprepared by world famous Le Bernardin Chef Eric Ripert in your ownhome for a party of ten; a luxury Safari adventure for two in South Africa,custom designed by Explore Inc; an internship at the legendary RollingStone and Hollywood magazine USWeekly; a once-in-a-lifetime journey toBhutan for two organized by Geographic Expeditions; a flight on a private

jet to destination of your choice; a weeklong stay for you and your friendsin Las Brisas, Acapulco, and there are many more amazing items to beconfirmed.

The proceeds from our past auctions were a major source of support forthe many important projects and programs at Tibet House US. In thespirit of the generosity that makes this event possible, each year we donatea percentage of the proceeds of the auction to other non-profitorganizations. This year we will give a portion of the proceeds to thelocalTibetan refugee community, theTibetan Community of NewYorkand New Jersey, specifically in support of their community center project.Their programs teach children from ages 5-19 Tibetan language, song,dance, painting and Buddhist philosophy in order to help maintain theircultural heritage.We will also donate some of the proceeds to benefit anaid relief group in Sudan.

So remember to visit charitybuzz.com this November 17th to December13th to find the perfect one-of-kind beautiful holiday gift for your family,friends, colleages, or to treat yourself. Please check tibethouse.us regularlyfor up-to-date information about the holiday party and auction! For moreinformation or to be put on our mailing list for the auction please callLynn at 845.688.6897 (ext. 7523) or [email protected].

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Tibet House US member, prominent food blogger, and yoga student MARK OWEN

attendedTheTibetan Aid Project’s annual benefit evening on behalf of Tibet House USon June 1st.

I had the good fortune to attend the benefit dinner for theTibetan AidProject at the swanky Arader Gallery on Madison Avenue.

Mr. Arader’s son,Walter learned about the good work of theTibetanAid Project when he was traveling in India, witnessing thousands ofTibetans come to Bodh Gaya, some of whom had traveled from otherregions of India and from Nepal,Tibet, Bhutan, and Sikkim, to receivefree sacred texts at the World Peace Ceremony. Supporting his son’scommitment to the work of theTibetan Aid Project, his father kindlydonated his Madison Avenue brownstone gallery space for this veryspecial evening.

And what an evening it was. It began in the downstairs space, a warmneoclassic room with walls filled with John James Audubon’s amazingwildlife prints.

Espumante Esporão Brut 2008, white wine and sparkling water werepassed along with a stellar selection of canapés: Wild MushroomTartlet with Fontina andTruffle Oil; Pissaladière with Niçoise Olives;Millefeuille of Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese; Tarte Flambée ofFromage Blanc, Onion and Bacon; Crispy Parmesan Basket with SoftGoat Cheese and Fresh Herbs; Duck Confit with Duck Prosciutto onToast

Every thing was beautifully presented and delicious, though my favoritewas the duck confit wrapped in duck prosciutto, the unctuous confitjuxtaposed with the salty chewy prosciutto was amazing.

While nibbling and sipping, guests were also able to view the impressiveselection of silent auction items and make a bid.

When it was time for dinner we moved upstairs where tables had beenstunningly set.

The food was created by a coterie of celebrated chefs:The first course, created by Missy Robbins of A Vocé, was a lovelyCrudo ofWild Salmon, with ramp pesto, grilled pickled ramps, lemon,

and extra virgin olive oil – it was probably the most seasonal of all thedishes making the most of local ramps.

House-Cured Bacalao, with 24 hour cooked tomato, coconut curryand lime followed from George Mendes of Aldea. It provided a livelycontrast with it’s creamy coconut curry and wonderful citrus finish.

The main course was by Gavin Kaysen of Cafe Boulud: a wonderfullyFrench Caper Crusted Lamb Loin,with carrot, pommes dauphine,zucchini and mint jus.

Finishing things off was the highlight of the meal (yes, I have a verylarge sweet tooth): a brilliant Lime Parfait Avocado puree,with crispymeringue and grapefruit sorbet by Chef Michael Laiskonis of LeBernardin. Grapefruit and avocado are a classic pairing, but not oneyou think of for dessert.Yet here they were in perfect conjunction withthe disk of sweet lime mousse and finished off with a crispy thin waferof meringue. I have to admit I had two!

The first three courses where paired beautifully with three excellentwines (in order): Peju Province Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Napa Valley,California; Esporao Reserva White DOC 2009, Portugal; and anamazing Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley,California

This was a spectacular dinner created by some of the best chefs in NewYork who gave their talents so that theTibetan Aid Project could raisemoney to continue to do their vital work, primarily providing sacredtexts to monks, nuns, monasteries and all Tibetans ensuring that theTibetan Diaspora is able to continue to grow, learn and thrive. Anamazing evening or an amazing cause. Read more about the TibetanAid Project here: www.tibetanaidproject.org and I hope next year I willsee you at the benefit!

N O T E S F RO M A F O O D I ECELEBRATED CHEF S COOK FOR THE T I B ETAN A ID PRO J ECT

Photos by Mark Owen.

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The Newark Peace Education Summit brought an unprecedentedgathering of peace leaders from around the world to the city ofNewark, New Jersey, this past May. We were incredibly fortunate andthankful to include as our guest of honor, His Holiness the DalaiLama, in the first two days of the summit. His Holiness eagerlyparticipated in several panels and discussions on topics that rangedfrom "Inner Peace" to "Peace in the Community." His warmth andguidance enveloped the event under a virtual "Tibetan Peace Tent"where ideas, suggestions and best practices for generating peace couldbe exchanged freely and enthusiastically. In addition to His Holiness,two other Nobel Laureates, Dr. Shirin Ebadi and JodyWilliams actedas co-anchors of the panels, which grouped global leaders such as:Deepak Chopra, Martin Luther King III, MarianneWilliamson, JeffreySachs, Somaly Mam and Goldie Hawn with local peace heroes like:Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker, Earl "Street Doctor" Best, and ImamDeen Shareef for a unique and comprehensive series of perspectives.Please visit: newarkpeace.org for a complete list of participants andfull descriptions of the panels and workshops. By all estimations thesummit was a great success and was met with a variety of accolades inthe media and from speakers, participants and Newark residents.We

were especially honored to include the art work of the many localschool children from across the city who contributed individualsections to the beautiful peace mural that adorned the stage and thenumerous art installations that graced the various locations of theevent. And we are especially grateful to the many volunteers whosehard work made the event run so smoothly!

In an effort to keep the spirit and dialogue of the summit alive and toallow all those unable to attend in person the opportunity to participate,Tibet House US has created several online resources for you. First, we'vebegun posting the video of all the panels on our YouTube channel at:www.youtube.com/user/newarkpeacesummit.We also have a channel onVYOU.com (vyou.com/channel/newarkpeace) where you can askquestions directly to summit participants like: Deepak Chopra, MartinLuther King III, Soledad O'Brien, Russell Simmons and many more andwatch their video responses. Finally, we are also continually updating ourwebsite and facebook page with images and information from the summitas well.We encourage you to take advantage of all of our digital mediaresources to discover the summit and help spread the word of peace.

newarkpeace.org

Top: Peace in theWorld Panel; Bottom: RobertThurman, Leymah Gwobee; Martin Luther King III and H.H. Dalai Lama. Photos by Rebecca Litman.

Tibet House US Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 12pm - 6pm or by appointment.

G A L L E RY

September 14 to November 15Tibetan Contemporary: Tantric Vision in ContemporarySelf-ExpressionByVarious ArtistsOPENING RECEPTION:THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 14 FROM 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Installation photo by Go Sugimoto.

Alchemy of Light - A Retrospective

As sunlight washed over New York's streets at theheight of spring, Mary Conover's artistry illuminatedtheTibet House US Gallery with the rendering of lightthrough painting and photographic montage. Some ofthe abstract paintings in her exhibition, "Alchemy ofLight" offered hints of the natural world and its playof light amidst oceanic storms and tempestuous skies,while other pieces created washes of color mostprofoundly experienced through the realm ofimagination. In contrast to these works, her largephotographic montages on fabric were imbued withconcrete, metaphorical images such as the human body,the egg and the butterfly. Named the "Ladder Series",they represented facets of the spiritual ladder leadingto an ascent of consciousness.

According to many visitors who viewed these works,these pieces communicated powerful messages.Whilesome people simply basked in the energy resonatingfrom them, others went on to verbally share theirexperiences, which ranged from utter tranquility toapprehensive awe - revealing the depth ofcommunication that could emerge from the skillfulplay of color, imagery and light.

Above: JeyTsong Khapa by Samten Dakpa.

Traditionally inTibet, the function of the artist was to create sacred workand to open doorways of perception between the human, divine, anddemonic realms. Highly skilled artists painted enlightened beings withprecise proportions and archetypal iconography, set in mystical landscapesand exquisite heavenscapes.Though the greatest artists were celebrated fortheir clear vision and dynamic creativity, the artist's individuality wassecondary to a visionary, tantric artistic legacy of great yogic teachers andadept practitioners. However, individual creativity was highly honored andencouraged to flourish within the mandalic parameters of the sacredpatterns. Tibetan art's special contribution was making the surreal seemreal and the real seem surreal, with vivid clarity and ecstatic beauty.

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continued from previous pageWithTibet's engagement with the modern world and withcontemporary culture,Tibetan artists have started to createworks that merge their classical aesthetics with individualexpressiveness, creating a new art that expandsmagnificently beyond their highly disciplined traditionalartistic heritage. The artists themselves may view thistransition either as a source of internal conflict or else asliberating freedom, perhaps both at the same time.

The viewer of Tibetan contemporary art is treated to apowerful new genre as Tibet's ecstatic, visionary clarityvibrantly contained within traditional forms bursts intothe abstract realm of vibrant self-expression artfullyresonant with embedded archetypes.

December 1, 2011 to February 15, 2012Mongol Visions: Winged Horses and Shamanic SkiesContemporary Masters from the Land ofChinggis KhaanOPENING RECEPTION:THURSDAY,DECEMBER1 FROM 6:00 – 8:00 PMFor more than two thousand years the Mongols have dominatedthe center of the Silk Road. Here, under the guidance of the greatKhaans like Genghis and Kublai, the ancient traditions ofshamanism and Indo-Tibetan Buddhism merged into a profoundstream.The vast influence of Mongolia on Euro-Asian civilizationis only now being fully appreciated.

Tibet House US is delighted to join in the celebration of thisinspiring and magical legacy by hosting an exhibition with some ofMongolia’s greatest young artists whose works bring together theintegrity of tradition and the creative impulse of the contemporaryaesthetic.

These celebrated artists include Gankhuyag Natsag, whosepaintings, statues and traditional lama dance masks have shown inmore than a dozen cities around the world; D. Soyolmaa, renownedfor bringing the clarity and precision of traditional Buddhist artinto a contemporary ambiance;T. Nurmaa, famed for her ability tocapture on canvas the radiance and raw intensity of the Mongolianspirit; D. Bulgantuya, an acclaimed artist who has received ravereviews in Sofia, Budapest,Warsaw, Kiev, andVienna; andTs. Bolor,especially known for her “aesthetics of the feminine.”

Song of Night, 2010, oil on canvas by D. Soyolmaa

Buddha by RabkarWangchuk.

ENT E R I N G TH E BUDDHA’ S WOR LDJANUARY 25 – FEBRUARY 11, 2012

AboutThisVery Special Departure with Dr. RobertThurman & Shantum SethWe are very pleased and excited to offer this truly uniqueopportunity to travel with two of the world’s foremost Buddhistscholars to the very birthplace of Buddhism. Many pilgrims fromthroughout the world make pilgrimages to the holy sites of theBuddha’s life, and this itinerary offers an opportunity to makethis pilgrimage in rare company. Our hosts will bring to life thestories, rich and world-changing history, philosophy, and spiritualmeaning inherent in the holy places that we’ll have the privilegeto visit. By tracing the Buddha’s steps, partaking in dailymeditations in the very places where Buddha’s own life’s journeyunfolded, and enjoying daily talks by Shantum and Dr.Thurmanto put our experiences in context, this may well be the trip of alifetime for anyone with a deep interest in Buddhism.

About the ItineraryIndia is more than a repository of an ancient civilization. Itstumultuous and romantic history has shaped a country unlike anyother, a lively and ever-changing mosaic. Women in saris ofseemingly impossible combinations of colors vie for attention atbustling bazaars.Vividly painted mud-walled homes stand in starkcontrast to vast desert and chaotic cities. Bejeweled camels andsacred cows amble crookedly alongside cycle-rickshaws andelaborately clad sadhus on spiritual pilgrimage. This journey,custom crafted for Tibet House US with Dr. Thurman andShantum Seth, explores the birth of Buddhism by tracing a paththrough the sacred sites of the Buddha’s life. At each sacred site,the group will be offered teachings and stories about the life ofthe Buddha.Traveling with leading Buddhist scholars Dr. RobertThurman and Shantum Seth, as well as Geographic Expeditionsown inveterate leader Brent Olson, the trip offers a rareopportunity to explore a treasure trove of cultural, historical, andspiritual riches—and indeed to see places, through theirimportance in the life of the Buddha, that would shape thehistory of the region and the world.

For more information, detailed day-to-day itineraries, or if youwish to join us, please call 1-800-777-8183 or [email protected].

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THU S P ROGR AM SPLEASE REGISTER THROUGH TIBET HOUSE US: 212.807.0563 OR www.tibethouse.usLOCATION FOR ALL EVENTS: TIBET HOUSE US: 22 WEST 15 STREET NYC

Making Life Meaningful: ATibetan Step-by-Step ApproachMiles NealeMonday, September 12: Precious Life andTasting it’s EssenceMonday, September 19: Death andTaking RefugeMonday, September 26: Karma and PerformingVirtueMonday October. 3: Samsara and Developing RenunciationAs the unchecked human forces of consumerist greed and fear-based hostilitydrive the planet and ourselves to the brink of destruction, many of us struggleto find a sense of meaning and purpose. Following the Tibetan contemplativearpeggio of the ‘Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind’, this four-part courseprovides much needed direction to help us resolve our existential angst and offersa step-by-step method for transforming our misguided lives into ones ofprofound meaning. Each class begins and ends with a period of Tibetan stylevisualization as we walk the initial steps of the path to enlightenment (lam rim).Mondays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3; 7–9PMSingle Class: General: $20/Members: $18Series General: $80/Members: $72

NYC Premier Preview Movie - Tamara's Sacred JourneyPlease join us for the NYC premier preview movie event of Tamara's Sacred JourneyHer first film, Simon Sez-The Making of The European Championships, garnered 3 majorAngel Awards at The Monaco International Film Festival in 2010, includingBest Cinematographer Award for Tamara. Tamara's Sacred Journey has also beeninvited to openThe Angel Awards atThe Monaco International Film Festival inDecember 2011. Tamara's Sacred Journey was filmed inTibet during the DreamYogaSacred Journey to sacred caves and pilgrimage places of central Tibet organizedand led by Michael Katz and John Klauss (of Sacred Journeys) in 2010.A Q&A and book signing with Michael Katz authorTibetan DreamYoga-The RoyalRoad to Enlightenment and author of the introduction to Dream Yoga the Practice ofNatural Light will follow. All are welcome.Thursday, September 15, 7PM

Stages of MeditationGeshe Pema DorjeeBased on Stages of Meditation by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this lecture series isdesigned for those experienced in meditation as well as beginners.Meditation - an introduction and overview, including the purpose of meditation,what is mind, and why train it.Friday, September 23; 7–9PMSuggested donation: $15Getting Ready to Meditate, including identifying the nature of suffering,prerequisites and goals (loving-kindness and compassion), and preparation andenvironment for meditation.Calm-AbidingMeditation (Single-Pointed Concentration), including the object ofthe meditation, step-by-step instructions (the 9 stages), a practice session, andQ&A.Saturday, September 24; 10AM–1PM, and 2–5PMGeneral: $60/Members: $54Analytical Meditation (Special Insight), including the object of the meditation,a do-it-yourself explanation, a practice session, and Q&A.The Awakening Mind, including the union of Calm-Abiding and AnalyticalMeditation,Wisdom (understanding emptiness and selflessness), and Q&A.Sunday, September 25; 10AM–1PM, and 2–5PMGeneral: $60/Members: $54Series: Friday, September 23; 7–9PM; Saturday, September 24 ; 10AM–1PM,and 2–5PM; Sunday, September 25; 10AM–1PM, and 2–5PMSeries General: $115/Members: $103

Book Launch & Signing – Across Many MountainsYangzom BrauenAcross Many Mountains is a moving, multi-generational family memoir of threedetermined and strong women, written by the youngest, Yangzom, who, inresurrecting the story of her inspirational grandmother Kunsang, and persistentmother Sonam, has given us a book full of courage, love, and triumph.

This book paints a vivid picture of Tibetan experience over the last eight decades, one of the mostdifficult periods in our history. Through the personal stories of three women from one Tibetanfamily, it recalls the imposition of Chinese rule inTibet and the subsequent efforts of manyTibetansto preserve their identity and treasured values in exile. - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.A moving reminder that the consequences of the Chinese invasion of Tibet continue down to thisday. A lovely memoir of three generations of Tibetan women. --Oliver Stone.Thursday, October 6, 2011; 7PMAdmission: Free

Meditation and Memory in Indo-Tibetan BuddhismWilliam C Bushell, PhDThis course looks at the key role of memory in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist yogameditation traditions, particularly in light of exciting new developments incontemporary cognitive neuroscience. Although there is still a dominant stereotypein theWest based on the idea that meditation exclusively refers to “clearing the mindof all thoughts,” this describes only one form of meditation amongmany – and thereare particularly many forms of meditation in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition.In this course, we focus on several memory-based or mnemonic forms of meditation.Series:Wednesdays, October 12, 19, 26; 7–9PMSingle Class: General: $20/Members: $18Series: General: $60/ Members: $54

TheGradualPath toFreedom&Happiness:TheTheory andPractice of InsightMeditationDr. Joseph LoizzoGrounded in the cumulative insights of the gradual path and the method ofinsight meditation, the third class of the FourYear Program surveys the threefoldjourney of contemplative life taught in the Nalanda tradition.This unique formatcovers everything you need to know about contemplative life, a step at a time,gradually unpacking the insights of self-healing, altruism and inspiration alongwith the methods of mindfulness, mind-clearing and role-modeling practice.Thefocus here is on understanding how this powerful system of reflective learningmaps our journey from compulsion to freedom and shared happiness in ways thathelp us make tangible progress through gradual growth and life-change. As forpractice, the course guides students through the five step practice of insightmeditation outlined in the Nalanda tradition: discursive learning, analyticreflection, positive motivation, focused contemplation, and practical application.The focus here is on the way deep mindfulness matures into combined insight andquiescence, which allows the integration of cognitive, emotional and behaviorallearning and change. Since this is an introductory class, newcomers are welcome.All classes will be podcast for the busy, and the retreat may be taken separately.Series: October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; December 5; 7-9 PMSingle Class: General: $20/Member: $18Series General: $160/Member: $144

Gradual Learning and Life-Change: Mastering the Art of Insight MeditationDr. Joseph LoizzoThis retreat reviews how reflection on the gradual path is put to use in guidingan ongoing shift in outlook, mindset and lifestyle that supports progressive gainsin insight, motivation and life-mastery. The focus will be on surveying the step-by-step logic of repeated reflection that empowers students to gradually assimilatethe insights and methods of all three vehicles we need to complete our journeyto sustainable happiness. Finally, we will review the step-by-step method of usingmindfulness to enrich learning and reflection, build positive motivation, andfoster deep contemplation and transformative action in the world.Sunday, December 18, 10AM–5PMRetreat: General: $108/Member: $97

DreamYoga And Lucid DreamTheater ClassesMichael KatzThese four classes are intended to enhance creativity, self-exploration andspiritual/psychological growth through powerful techniques of lucid dreamingderived principally from the Tibetan dream yoga tradition. Lucidity within thedream state represents exceptional potential, and is a gateway to mastery of thedream process. Participants will join Dr. Katz as he induces lucidity within a

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dream by combined deep relaxation training and induction. Afterword we will deepenour dream material through a process of psychodrama. Attendence at previoussessions is not required, but suggested.There will be a portion of the program whereattendees are invited to meditate laying down. Comfortable clothes & an exercise oryoga mat are suggested but not provided.Thursday, October 13; 7–9PMThursdays, October 13, 20, 27; November 3; 7–9PMSingle Class: General: $20/Members: $18Series General: $80/ Members: $72

Practical Buddhism for Better Living: Ethics, Meditation, and StudyRobert A.F.Thurman and GandenThurmanOn a practical level the Buddhist Path to the lofty goals of Liberation andEnlightenment involves three types of interrelated activities which in combinationenhance one’s experience of life: 1) study (of Buddhism, oneself, others, and theworld) to acquire information; (2) meditation on that information to developknowledge or understanding, and then (3) deploying that knowledge in our actions(ethics). These basic steps repeat and arrange themselves in many patterns as partof the ongoing dance of life. In essence this Buddhist path is a refinement of whatwe all already do: observing, feeling, discussing, and learning before reflecting on andassessing what we’ve learned so that we can apply the best and clearest of all that tothe choices we are making every day and over time– all in hope that better choices leadto a better life, perhaps even an ultimately better life… This series will examinethese three “educations,” and their interrelationships and components, which makeup the formal and practical Buddhist path. This is the first time father and son willbe leading a series-don’t miss it!Series:Wednesdays, November 2, 16 & 30; 7–9PMSingle Class: General: $20/Members: $18Series: General: $60/ Members: $54

The Four Foundations of MindfulnessMark Epstein, Sharon Salzberg, RobertThurmanBasho, a Zen poet of the seventeenth century, once wrote the following:The temple bell stopsBut the sound keeps comingOut of the flowers.

He was writing of mindfulness, the Buddha's way of opening us to our inner selves andour outer worlds. In this evening's discussion, we will explore the four foundations ofmindfulness from many different perspectives, offering meditative practice as well asconceptual clarification. The speakers, each of whom has benefited from the Buddha'steachings, will convey a sense of the art, as well as the craft, of mindfulness.Friday, December 16; 7–9PMGeneral: $25/Members: $22.50

Working with NegativityMark Epstein, Sharon Salzberg, RobertThurmanRather than making ego strength the pinnacle of inner development, the Buddhafound that ego-flexibility was a more helpful quality in navigating life's challenges. Tofind this flexibility, the Buddha taught, we have to overcome the negativity that feedsthe ego's obsession with itself. Today's workshop will center on Buddha's strategiesfor working through emotional pain and negativity. We will spend the daydisentangling ourselves from ourselves, using the Buddha's teachings as guidance.Freedom, the Buddha found, comes from a willingness to be present with things justas they are. This includes those qualities we are seeking to escape from.Saturday, December 17; 10AM–5PMGeneral: $100/Members: $90Package Discount for Friday & Saturday: General: $115/Members: $103.50

Saving Sacred Sites from DisastersChristopher E Marrion, PE, FSFPESacred Sites represent numerous tangible and intangible aspects of Spirit of Place toindividuals, communities and the world. However, fires, as well as other man-madeand natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.) continue to devastate our Sacred Sites.Through raising awareness and understanding how and why we are losing them, whatis being done at various Monasteries and Temples to better address disasters, andactions we all can take in helping, can all contribute to saving these Sites. In this talk,Chris will provide insights into this work, along with brief case studies and globalefforts to save Sacred Sites, including in Mongolia and Bhutan.Date to be announced

REGISTER FORTHE SERIES BELOWTHROUGHwww.schoo l fo rcompas s iona t e ac t ion .o rg/ca l enda r.h tmSeries Dates: September 11; October 22 & 23; November 12 & 13;December 3 & 4 from 10AM–4:30PMSingle Class: General: $108/Member: $97Series General: $700/Member: $630

Honoring 911:TransformingTrauma from the Mind to the BodyJill Satterfield, MBC, RYT and special guestsTBAThere is a welcomed trend of teaching awareness of the body, especially when workingwith trauma. Jill Satterfield has been teaching mind and body practices for over 25 yearsand named one of the 4 leading Buddhist and yoga teachers in the country by ShambhalaSun Magazine. On this poignant and special 10th anniversary of 9/11, join Jill inexperiential practices aimed to ease memories from the body with kindness and skill.Sunday, September 11; 10AM–4:30PM

Heart Matters: Buddhist Psychology and Contemplative Psychotherapy, Workingswith EmotionsRobin Boudette PhD and Jill SatterfieldScientific research in the fields of mindfulness and neuroscience demonstrates that wehave much to learn from Buddhist traditions. Join Dr. Robin Boudette for aninteractive workshop that will include an overview of the current research,introduction to the essentials of Buddhist psychology and presentation of ways tointegrate the principle and practices into healing and psychotherapy.Saturday, October 22; 10AM–4:30PM

Moving the Mind:The Body asVehicle forTransforming EmotionsJill Satterfield, MBC/RYTIt’s not in our cultural vocabulary yet, to practicemoving energy,mindor consciousness aroundin the physical body – but it is steeped in yogic tradition, very accessible and empowering toall. Moving the mind is an experiential not wholly conceptual practice.The applications areas limitless as the capacity of the mind itself and as healing as the heart is boundless.Sunday, October 23; 10AM–4:30PM

Inner and Outer Alignment: Experiencing the Influence of the Subtle/EnergeticBody on the Physical BodyJill Satterfield, MBC/RYTIt’s common understanding in Buddhist and Yogic traditions, that there is a centralenergetic channel within the physical body. As it’s part of the unseen or emotionalbody, it isn’t as widely accepted in theWest, but the experience of it is undeniable.Practicing visualizations, yoga postures and meditation will provide a variety ofopportunities for in depth exploration of the channel and it’s affects on the physicalform of the outer body.Saturday, November 12; 10AM–4:30PM

More Ease, Less Struggle: A Practical Guide to Working with Populations withChronic Pain and IllnessDiana Slattery OTR/L, ERYT and Jill SatterfieldHone observational skills to better understand where problems are coming from and learnstrategies to help each body find its way back to equilibrium. Enhance verbal skills tomore accurately speak to the body- empowering students by allowing them to "find" theirown adjustments within a pose. These insights are from the frontline of working withpeople in pain and with illness by senior SCA teacher, Diana Slattery and Jill Satterfield.Sunday, November 13; 10AM–4:30PM

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Tibet House US’s introductory meditation classes were featured in NewYork Magazine’s top picks (4 stars). Tibet House US shrine & gallery will beopen for silent individual meditation at 6 PM, instruction begins at 7 PM. Each session is intended to stand alone; attendance at previous sessions is notnecessary. Room is set up with both meditation floor mats & traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is required.

TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATIONS FROM 7-9PM WITH

Miles Neale: September 6, 20, 27; December 6, 13, 20Jill Satterfield: September 13; October 25, November 1, 8

Dr. Joseph Loizzo: October 4, 11, 18Sharon Salzberg: November 15, 22, 29 & January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012

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T H U S P ROGR AM S

FA C U L T Y B I O S

Born in 1980 to a Swiss father and Tibetan mother,Yangzom Brauen is an actress,model, and political activist. She lives in both Los Angeles and Berlin and hasappeared in a number of German and American films. She is also very active in theFree Tibet movement, making regular radio broadcasts about Tibet and organizingpublic demonstrations against the Chinese occupation of Tibet. Visit her atwww.yangzombrauen.com.

William Bushell, PhD, Director of East-West Research at Tibet House US, hasconducted scientific research on meditation and related practices around the worldfor decades.

Geshe Pema Dorjee Bhuttia was born in 1951 into a nomadic family inTibet. Afterhe escapedTibet with his family, he attendedTibetan schools in India, including theInstitute of Buddhist Dialectics founded in Dharamsala by His Holiness the DalaiLama. There, from 1973 to 1981, he completed the equivalent of two MastersDegrees, one in Prajnaparamita Philosophy (The Perfection of Wisdom) and theother in Madhyamika Philosophy (The MiddleWay).

Mark Epstein, MD is a psychiatrist in NewYork City and the author of books aboutthe interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy. He is currently Clinical AssistantProfessor in the Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis at NewYork University.

Michael Katz, psychologist, author, and artist has taught in more than 10 countrieson lucidity and dreams.

Dr. Joe Loizzo, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist in private practice, is on the facultiesof Cornell, Columbia, andTibet House US, and Founder and Director of NalandaInstitute for Contemplative Science.

Chris Marrion, PE, FSFPE is a Fire/Risk Strategist. His work focuses on protectingour cultural heritage on a global basis from fire and other disasters using sustainableand practical methods that leverage local, indigenous resources. He is the Founderof Marrion Fire & Risk Consulting PE, LLC. For further information please visit:www.marrionconsulting.com

Miles Neale, Psy.D., is a Buddhist psychotherapist, Assistant Director of the NalandaInstitute for Contemplative Science, and long-time practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism.He has studied in the lineage of the Dalai Lamas with Buddhist scholars Joe Loizzoand RobertThurman andTibetan masters Lama Zopa and Gelek Rinpoche.

Pema Rinzin was born inTibet and grew up in Dharamsala, India, where he studiedwith Kalsang Oshoe, Khepa Gonpo, Rigdzin Paljor and other master artists. Hispaintings have been exhibited internationally and are held in public and privatecollections worldwide. Rinzin is the founder of New York Tibetan Art Studio.www.pemarinzin.com

Sharon Salzberg is cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre,Massachusetts. She is one of America's leading meditation teachers and authors. Formore information about Sharon, please visit: www.SharonSalzberg.com.

Jill Satterfield is the founder of Vajra Yoga & Meditation and the School forCompassionate Action: Yoga & Meditation for Communities in Need. For furtherinformation please see www.schoolforcompassionateaction.org

Robert A.F. Thurman, Ph.D. is a professor on Indo-Tibetan Studies at ColumbiaUniversity, President of Tibet House US, the translator of many philosophicaltreatises and sutras, and author of numerous books.Visit www.bobthurman.com

Meditation in Motion forYouth:Teaching Meditation andYoga toYouth At RiskJill Satterfield MBC/RYTPracticing meditation in stillness and weaving it into movement are skills that enhanceeveryday life, make practical sense and are enjoyed by youthwho are constantly on high alertand reactive.This workshop explores seated meditation, walking meditation and skillfulways to practice yoga inmeditative awareness as it applies to working with troubled youth.Saturday, December 3; 10AM–4:30PM

The Body as Home:The Mind, Body and Heart RelationshipJill Satterfield, MBC/RYTWe can live in our body without really knowing it - we can take it for granted untilit becomes sick or injured. But why not radically accept it by taking care of it andopening the lines of communication between our bodies, heart and mind?We canexperience our body as our home and begin to liberate the illusion of separatenessof heart, mind and body. Being curious about and intimately knowing our physicaland emotional body is a way to feel at home everywhere, to embrace our humanity,to be more engaged and live with more ease.Sunday, December 4; 10AM–4:30PM

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PLEASE REGISTER THROUGH 1-212-219-2527 X200TheYoga of Daily Living in the House of VimalakirtiRobert A.F.ThurmanCalled the ‘jewel of the Mahayana Sutras”, the Holy Teachings of Vimalakirtipresents the major teachings of Mahayana Buddhism in a brilliant andhumorous way, elucidating teachings and meditations as pertinent to daily lifeand living today as they were when the text first came to the attention of Indianphilosopher Buddhists in the first century B.C.. This sutra has enjoyedenormous popularity for two millennia and its presentation in an anecdotal anddialogue form makes it an enchanting text and helps to elucidate the profoundteachings of Mahayana Buddhism.Wednesdays, September 21 & October 5; 7–9PMRegistration #11FSB87TGeneral: $45/Member: $40

Please note NYOC policy: A $10 registration fee is charged to non-membersonce per catalog season (3 per year). It is non-refundable and applies only to fullday workshops and ongoing classes.

MENLA NEWSMAHASUKHA SPA TO OPEN

We are delighted to announce that the MAHASUKHA SPA is expectedto be open for our first Spa weekend, ChallengeYour Body, Mind, &Spirit, from September 8 - 11! This weekend will feature hiking, yoga,pranayama, educational talks, and deep cleansing with supportivealkaline meals, tennis, and swimming. During the afternoon freeperiods, guests will be able to take advantage of the Mahasuka Spaamenities including massage, cranio-sacral, acupuncture, and othertreatments, as well as our state-of-the-art saunas, steam rooms, andshowers.This retreat will mark a new beginning at Menla as we beginto integrate the stunning new facility into our curricula.

The 2011 retreat season launched quickly into high gear with awonderful sold-out event in April—MarianneWilliamson’s brand new“Course inWeight Loss” program.This inspiring retreat emphasizinghealthy, spiritually-oriented weight loss was in perfect alignment withour goal of bringing spirituality, wellness, and healthy eating to the

core of our programming as we begin to develop into a full-fledgedhealing center.

We were happy to offer one of our new cleanse programs—theYogi’sCleanse—during the fifth installment of our annual Buddha & theYogisseries, featuring Richard Freeman, John Campbell, & RobertThurman.Not only was the overall retreat inspiring and highly informative, but sixguests took part in the five-day cleanse, which included medicinal herbcombinations, alkaline meals and freshly made juices, along with dailygroup and individual meetings.We will be offering the Yogi’s Cleanseand Jill Pettijohn’s Cleanse to guests throughout the year—please besure to check our website this winter for more updates.

Please visit our new website, www.menlamountain.org, for moreinformation about our exciting upcoming programs.

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UPCOMING RETREATS

MAHASUKHA SPA OPENS with:ChallengeYour Body, Mind, & Spirit

A Hiking,Yoga, & Cleansing Spa RetreatSept 8-11, 2011

The Joy of theYogini:Women’s RetreatColleen SaidmanYeeSept 16-18, 2011

Working withYour EnemiesSharon Salzberg & RobertThurman

Sept 23-25, 2011

The How of Sustainable Health & HappinessPatricia Moreno, Laurie Gerber, Frank Lipman, &

RobertThurmanNovember 11-13, 2011

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TIBET HOUSESTibet House- New DelhiCultural Centre of HisHoliness the Dalai Lama1, Institutional Area, Lodhi Rd.New Delhi 110003INDIAPhone: + (91) 11-24611515Fax: + (91) [email protected]

Tibet House BarcelonaCasa DelTibet BarcelonaFundació Casa delTíbetCarrer Rossello181 08036 BarcelonaSPAINPhone: +(34) 93-207-5966Fax: + (34) [email protected]

Tibet House Berlin E.V.c/oTib-Buddha, ZentrumTendar CholingHabsburgerstr. 1010781 BerlinGERMANYPhone: 0175-2090-553www.tibethaue-berlin.de

Tibet House HollandZuidende 1361541 CG Koog aan de ZaanPhone: +(31) 0-6-43119269THE [email protected]

Tibet House Mexico/CasaTíbetMéxicoOrizaba # 93 Col. Roma Del:Cuauhtemoc México, D.F.C.P. 06700MEXICOPhone: + (52) 55-5511-0802Fax: + (52) 55-5511-0467www.casatibet.org.mx

Tibet House FoundationVarosmajor u. 23Budapest XII 1122HUNGARYPhone: + (36-1) 355-1808Fax: + (36-1) 213-5001

Tibet House GermanyKaufunger Str. 4Frankfurt D-60486GERMANYPhone: + (49) 69-7191-3595Fax: + (49) [email protected]

Tibet House Italy/La Casa delTibetVotigno di Canossa(Re) 42026ITALYPhone: + (39) 522-87-7177Fax: + (39) 522-87-7177www.casadeltibet.it

Tibet House MoscowRozhdestvensky blvrd, 19107045, MoscowRUSSIAPhone: + (7) [email protected]

Tibet HouseSwitzerland FoundationVia Maggio1BLugano 6900SWITZERLANDPhone: + (41) [email protected]

TIBETORGANIZATIONSConservancy forTibetanArt and Culture (CTAC)P.O. Box 6598McLean,VA [email protected]

Department of EducationCentralTibetan SecretariatDistt. KangraDharamsala. HP 176215INDIA

Department of Information &International RelationsCentral Tibetan SecretariatGangchen KyishongDistt: Kangra DharamsalaHP 176215INDIA

Department of Religion andCultureCentral Tibetan SecretariatDharamsala Distt: KangraHP 176215INDIA

Dhokham Chushi Gangdruk75-22 37th Ave. #326Jackson Heights, NY 11372Phone: (646) 435-7880www.chushigangdruk.org

Institute of Buddhist DialecticsP.O. McLeod Ganj, Distt: KangraDharamsala HP 176 219INDIAPhone: + (91) 1892-221215

International Campaign forTibet1825 Jefferson Place,NWWashington, D.C. 20036Phone: (202) 785-1515Fax: (202) [email protected]

InternationalTibet IndependentMovementP.O. Box 592Fishers, IN 46038Tel: (317) [email protected]

Liaison Office of H.H.The Dalai Lama forJapan & East-Asia5-11-30 ShinjyukuShinjyuku-kuFifith Hayama Bilding 5FTokyo 162-0022JAPANPhone: + (81) 3-3353-4094Fax: + (81) [email protected]

Library of TibetanWorks & ArchivesCentral Tibetan SecretariatDistt: KangraDharamsala HP 176215INDIA

The Neydo Foundation589 Fifth Ave., Suite 909NewYork, NY 10020Phone: (212) 262-0500Fax: (212) [email protected]

Norbulingka InstituteP.O. Sidpur, Distt. KangraDharamsala. HP 176057INDIA

Office of H.H. the Dalai LamaThekchen Choeling McLoed GanjDharamsala, Distt: KangraHP 176 219INDIA

Office of Tibet241 East 32nd St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (212) 213-5010Fax: (212) [email protected]

The Office of Tibet Bureau ofH.H. the Dalai Lama10 Ring Rd., Lajpat Nagar IVNew Delhi 110024INDIA

The Office of Tibet-London1 Culworth St.London NW8 7AFENGLANDPhone: + (44) 20-7722 5378Fax: + (44) 20-7722 [email protected]/office.htm

Reception CenterTibet House1 Institutional HouseNew Delhi, Delhi 11000INDIA

Students for a FreeTibet602 East 14th St., 2nd Fl.NewYork, NY 10009Phone: (212) 358-0071Fax: (212) [email protected]

TheTibet Fund241 East 32nd St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (212) 213-5011Fax: (212) [email protected]

Tibet Justice Center440 Grand Avenue, Suite 425Oakland, CA 94610Phone: (510) 486-0588Fax: (510) [email protected]

TibetanWomen’s Associationc/o Office of Tibet241 East 32nd St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (718) 739-6021Tibetan Children’sVillage (TCV)Upper Dharamsala CanttDistt: Kangra, HP 176 216INDIA

Tibetan Community of NY & NJ241 East 32nd St.NewYork, NY 10016www.tibetancommunity.org

Tibetan MuseumDIIR, Gangchen KyishongDharamsala. Distt. KangraHimachal Pradesh 176215INDIAContact: Demton Khang

TibetanWoman’s Association (TWA)P.O. Mcleod GanjDharamsalaDistt: Kangra HP 176 219INDIA

TibetanYouth CongressP.O. Mcleod GanjDistt: Kangra HP 176 219DharamsalaINDIA

Tibetan Medical & Astro. InstituteKhara Danda Rd.Distt: KangraDharmsala HP 176 215INDIA

United StatesTibetCommittee (USTC)241 East 32nd St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (212) 481-3569Fax: (212) 779-9245www.ustibet.org

Voices of TibetTibetan Oral History Project595 Main St. Suite-203NewYork, NY 10044Contact: Tashi ChodronPhone: (212) [email protected]

DAY CAREDiki Daycare30-81 Steinway St.Astoria, NY 11103Phone: (718) [email protected]

EDUCATIONALORGANIZATIONSGaden Relief Projects637 Christie St.Toronto, Ontario M6G 3E6CANADAwww.gadenrelief.org

Naropa University2130 Arapahoe Ave.Boulder, CO 80302Phone: (303) 444-0202Fax: (303) 444-0410www.naropa.edu

FRIENDSOF TIBETORGANIZATIONSAlaskaTibet Committee65330 Knob Hill Rd.Anchor Point, AK [email protected]

Arizona Friends of TibetP.O. Box 31956Tuscon, AZ 85751-1956Phone: (520) [email protected]

Bay Area Friends of Tibet1310 Fillmore St. Ste.401San Francisco, CA 94115Phone: (415) 264-3264Fax: (646) [email protected]

InternationalTibet SupportNetworkc/oTibet Society UKUnit 9, 139 Fonthill RoadLondon, N43HFUNITED KINGDOM

Indiana Cultural CenterP.O. Box 2563Bloomington, IN 47402Phone: (812) 331-0014Fax: (812) 334-7046www.tibetancc.com

Kansas City Friends of TibetP.O. Box 32843Kansas City, MI 64171

Kauai Friends of Tibet6820 Kawaihau Rd.Kapaa, HI 96746

Los Angeles Friends of TibetP.O. Box 641066Los Angeles, CA 90064Phone: (310) 289-4654Fax: (310) [email protected]

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Ottawa Friends of Tibet1098 Karsh DriveOttawa, Ontario K1G4P9CANADAPhone: (613) [email protected]

ProjectTibet403 Canyon Rd.Santa Fe, NM 87501Phone: (505) 982-3002Fax: (505) [email protected]

San Diego Friends of Tibet7737 NightangleWaySan Diego, CA 92123Phone: (858) [email protected]

Stanford Friends of TibetC/o ASSUTressider UnionStanford, CA [email protected]/group/tibet

Tibetan Alliance of Chicago2422 Dempster StreetEvanston, IL 60202Phone: (847) [email protected]

Tibetan Association of WashingtonP.O.Box 77623Seattle,WA 98177Voice: (253) [email protected]

Tibetan BridgeP.O. Box 1042J.A.F. StationNewYork, NY 10116Fax: (212) [email protected]@tibetanbridge.orgwww.tibetanbridge.org

AustraliaTibet CouncilP.O.Box 704Darlinghurt NSW 1300AUSTRALIAwww.atc.org.au

Tibetan Mongolian BuddhistCultural CenterP.O. Box 2563Bloomington, IN 47402Tel: (812) 331-0014www.tibetancc.com

TibetanYouth CongressContact: Tsering Sangpoc/o Office of Tibet241 East 32nd St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (212) 689-1660www.tibetanyouthcongress.us

U.S.Tibet Committee(Philadelphia Chapter)3921 Patrician DrivePhiladelphia, PA 19154Phone: (215) [email protected]

World Artist forTibet142-20 84th Dr. # 7HBriarwood, NY 11435Phone: (718) [email protected]

LIBRARIESCirculation Desk ColumbiaUniversity Libraries535West 114th St.NewYork, NY 10027Phone: (212) 854-2235www.columbia.edu

Latse ContemporaryTibetan Cultural Library132 Perry St. Suite # 2BNewYork, NY 10014Phone: (212) 367-8490Fax: (212) [email protected]

NewYork Public Library455 5th Ave.NewYork, NY 10018www.nypl.org

MUSEUMSThe American MuseumOf Natural History200West 79th St. atCentral ParkWestNewYork, NY 10024Phone: (212) 769-5000www.amnh.org

Asia Society725 Park Ave.Between 70th-71st St.NewYork, NY 10021Phone: (212) 288-6400www.asiasociety.org

Brooklyn Museum200 Eastern ParkwayBrooklyn, NY 11238Phone: (718) 638-5000www.brooklynmuseum.org

Jacques Marchais Museum ofTibetan Art338 Lighthouse Ave.Staten Island, NY 10306-0198Phone: (718) 987-3500Fax: (718) 351-0402www.tibetanmuseum.org

Mechak Center forContemporaryTibetan ArtContact: Losang GyatsoPhone: (202) [email protected]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art1000 Fifth Ave. at 81st St.NewYork, NY 10028Phone: (212) 535-7710www.metmuseum.org

The Newark Museum49Washington St.Newark, NJ 07102Phone: (973) 596-6550Fax: (973) 642-0459www.newarkmuseum.org

Rubin Museum of Art150West 17th St.NewYork, NY 10011Phone: (212) 620-5000www.rmanyc.org

MUSICDadonP.O. Box 1304Middletown, CT 06457

Dechen Shak DagsayMuhlebachstrasse 7Thalwil, Zurich 8800SWITZERLANDwww.dechen-shak.com

Gyume Monks of GyumeTantricMonasteryc/o Healing SoundsP.O. Box #2240Boulder, CO 80306Phone: (800) 246-9764

Nawang KhechogP.O. Box 7338Boulder, CO 80306www.nawangkhechog.com

Yungchen Lhamo224 Metropolitan Ave Ste-7Brooklyn, NY 11211Phone: (212) 262-4492www.yungchenlhamo.com

New Earth RecordsP.O. Box 3388Ashland, OR 97520Phone: (800) [email protected]

TechungTibetan Folk & Freedom Singer7 Paulson Ct.San Mateo, CA [email protected]

NamgyalYeshiPhone: (917) 863-7669www.namgyalrapper.com

PAINTINGSamten DakpaPhone: (347) [email protected]

Phuntsok Dorje (TangkaPainting/Art Restoration)280 9th Ave. Apt. 18ENewYork, NY 10001Phone/Fax: (212) 842-4872

Kelsang Lodoe Oshoe (MasterTangka Painter/Sculpture)412 N. Aurora St.Ithaca, NY 14850Phone: (607) [email protected]

Tsering Phuntsok57 Clinton Place, 1st FloorEast Rutherford, NJ [email protected]

Pema RinzinTibetan Contemporary ArtistPhone: (347) [email protected] Sakya4444 Calle DurquesaSanta Fe, NM 87505

Ven. Gyaltsen Chopel(Tangka/Decorative Painter)Nechung Foundation110 First Ave. 5th FloorNewYork, NY 10009Phone: (212) 388-9784www.nechungnyc.org

RabkarWangchuk94-38 45 Ave. 2 Fl.Elmhurst, NY 11373Phone: (917) [email protected]

PERFORMING ARTSChaksam-PaTibetanDance & Opera Co.P.O.Box # 1573El Cerrito CA 94530Phone: (415) [email protected]

Tibetan Institute of Performing ArtsP.O. Mcleod Ganj, DharamsalaDist; Kangra HP 176219INDIAPhone: (91) 1892-221478Fax: (91) [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHYSonam [email protected]

PUBLICATIONSChronogram Arts/Culture/SpiritIn the HudsonValleywww.chronogram.com

Buddhadharma:The Practitioner’sQuarterly1660 Hollis St., Suite #701Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1V7CANADAPhone: (902) 422-8404Fax: (902) [email protected]

The Buddhist NetworkPadma Samye Ling618 Buddha HighWaySydney Center, NY 13839Ven. KhenpoTashi DelegPhone: (607) 865-8068www.padmasambhava.org

NewYork Spirit107 Sterling PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11217Phone: (718) 638-3733Fax: (718) [email protected]

Shambhala Sun Magazine1660 Hollis St., Suite #701Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1V7CANADAPhone: + (902) 422-8404Fax: + (902) [email protected]

Snow Lion PublicationsP.O. Box 6483Ithaca, NY 41851Phone: (800) 950-0313Fax: (607) [email protected]

Tricycle: The Buddhist Review92Vandam St.NewYork, NY 10013Phone: (800) 873-9871Fax: (212) 645-1493www.tricycle.com

RESTAURANTSCafe Himalaya78 East 1st St.NewYork, NY 10009Phone: (212) 358-0160

Cherin Sushi306 East 6th St. Btw 1st & 2nd AveNewYork, NY 10003Phone: (212) 388-1348www.cherinsushiny.com

CafeTibet Brooklyn1510 Cortelyou Rd.Brooklyn, NY 11226Phone: (718) 941-2725

HimalayanYak Restaurant72-20 Roosevelt Ave.Jackson Heights, NY 1372Phone: (718) 779-1119

Shangrila Restaurant129 2nd Ave.NewYork, NY 10003

*Tsampa *212 East 9th St.NewYork, NY 10003Phone: (212) 614-3226(212) 460-5525

SAND MANDALANamgyal Monastery InstituteOf Tibetan BuddhistStudy and Practice412 N. Aurora St.Ithaca, NY 14851Phone: (607) 273-0739Fax: (607) [email protected] Lobsang Samden

Tibetan Buddhist CenterOf Philadelphia915 Spring Garden St.Philadelphia, PA 19123Lama Lobsang SamtenPhone: (215) 705-7018www.tibetbuddhist.org/lobsangsamten

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SCULPTURESculpture & Painting410 Esty St.Ithaca, NY 14850Kalsang L. OshoePhone: 607-272-5557Tseten Lhagyal (Nyarong)48-16 46th St. #C2Woodside, NY 11377Phone: (917) 558-5751

STONE MASONSonam Lama MATibetan AssociationP.O. Box 822Greenfield, MA 01302

STORESBeautifulTibet322 Bleecker St,Between Christopher & GroveNewYork, NY 10014Phone: (212) [email protected]

Dharmaware Inc.54ETinker St.Woodstock, NY 12498Phone: US: (888) 679-4900Intl: (845) 679-4900www.dharmaware.com

Do Kham51 Prince St.NewYork, NY 10012Phone: (212) 966-2404Fax: (212) 3341245www.dokhamny.com

DolmaTibetan Carpets417 Lafayette St., 2nd FloorNewYork, NY 10003Phone: (212) [email protected]

dZi -Tibet CollectionPhone: [email protected]

EastVillage Cheese40 3rd Ave.NewYork, NY 10003Phone: (212) 477-2601

Floracopeia206 Sacramento St., Ste. 302Nevada City, CA 95959Phone: (530) 470-9269www.floracopeia.com

Himalayan Arts10 Main St.Water St.Market #408New Paltz, NY 12561Phone: (845) 256-1940

Himalayan Crafts2007 BroadwayNewYork, NY 10023United StatesPhone: (212) 787-8500Fax: (212) [email protected]

HimalayanVision127 Second Ave.NewYork, NY 10003Phone: (212) 254-1952

HimalayanWireless34-08 BroadwayAstoria, NY 11106Contact: GelekPhone: (718) 721-4040Mobile: (917) 327-7954

Jewel of Buddha31-90 37 St.Astoria, NY 11103Contac: Dawa/JampaPhone: (917) [email protected]

Kumari Enterprises, Inc.45-53 47th St.Woodside, NY 11377Phone: (347) 242-3604Mobile: (917) 650-4641www.kumarient.com

Land of Buddha128 MacDougal St.NewYork NY 10012DawaT. SherpaPhone: (646) 602-6588Fax: (646) [email protected]

Mandala17 Saint Mark's PlaceNewYork, NY 10003Phone: (212) 260-1550Fax: (212) [email protected]

MandalaTibetan Store (Brooklyn)59 7th Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11217Phone: (718) 789-0071

Mandala132 North 5th St. Ste-1HBrooklyn, NY 11211Phone: (718) 302-2000

* ModernTibet *103 Sullivan St.(btwn. Prince & Spring)NewYork, NY 10012Tsering Gyaltsen, KarmaYangzomPhone: (646) 613-0600www.moderntibet.com

Pema NewYork225 Bedford Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11211Phone: (718) 388-8814www.pemany.com

Sega Carpet NewYork Inc117 Greewich Ave.NewYork, NY 10014Phone: (212) [email protected]

SEMBA316 Bleeker St.NewYork, NY 10014Phone: (212) [email protected]

Sera Dechen63 East 7th St.NewYork, NY 10003

Shambala92Thompson St.NewYork, NY 10012Phone: (212) 941-6505

*Shangri-La Day Spa*247West 72nd St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (212) 579-0615www.shangri-ladayspa.com

Tibet Art & Crafts Inc.@ ABC Carpet & Home888 BroadwayNewYork, NY 10003Contact: Tenzin UkyabPhone: (646) 602-3711(212) 473-3000 Ext. [email protected]

Tibet Jewels197 Bleeker St.NewYork, NY 10012Phone: (212) [email protected]

Tibet Bazaar473 Ansterdam AvenueNewYork, NY 10024Phone: (212) 595-8487

Tibet Carpet Inc.29 Howard StreetNewYork, NY 10013Phone:(212) [email protected]

Tibet Emporium156 Sullivan StreetNewYork, NY [email protected]: (212) 228-8991

Tibet Gallery1916 13th StreetBoulder, CO 80302Contact: Tenzin PasangPhone: (303) [email protected]

Tibet Himalayan Gifts& Accessories213West 80th StreetNewYork, NY 10024Phone: (212) 873-9884Fax: (212) [email protected]

Tibet Kailash48 Greenwich AvenueNewYork, NY 10011Phone: (212) [email protected]

Tibet Mobile37-50 74th StreetJackson Heights, NY 11372Mingmar/PhuntsokPhone: (718) [email protected]

Tibetan Art & Crafts7 Rock City RoadWoodstock, NY 12498Contact: Gala KhambaPhone: (845) 679-2097www.tibetanartsandcrafts.com

Tsering Beauty Salon74-17 37th AvenueJackson Heights, NY 11372Phone: (718) 424-5956www.tseringbeautysalon.com

Vajra Pema146 Sullivan StreetNewYork, NY 10012Phone: (212) 529-4344Fax: (212) [email protected]

Vision of Tibet4225A Main StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19127Phone: (215) 930-0388

Vision of Tibet378 Main StreetRosedale, NY 12472Phone: (845) 658-3838

WindhorseTrading Inc.33-31 71st St.Jackson Heights, NY [email protected]

Wisdom of Tibet34 Carmine St.NewYork, NY 10014Phone: (212) [email protected]

Yak Mountain LoomsBerkeley Design Center31-95 Adeline St.Berkeley, CA 94703Phone: (510) [email protected]

TANGKARESTORATIONSusan St. C. BennettOffice: (404) 256-4573Phone: (404) 402-8986Fax: (404) [email protected]

Ann Shaftel MSc,MA Conservator of ThangkasPhone: (902) [email protected]

TIBETAN ARTAPPRAISALSLobsang N. Aye61 Grove St., #4ANewYork, NY 10014Phone: (212) [email protected]

TK Oriental Antiques41 East 57th St. #1125NewYork, NY 10022Phone: (212) 644-1103

TIBETANHISTORIAN/SCHOLARLobsang Sherab993 Amsterdam Ave., Apt. 5ANewYork, NY 10025Phone: (646) [email protected]

TIBETANBUDDHIST STUDYCENTERSCenter for Buddhist StudiesColumbia University623 Kent HallNewYork, NY 10027Phone: (212)851-4149(212)851-4122www.cbs.columbia.edu/

ChuangYen Monastery2020 Route 301Carmel, NY 10512Phone: (845) 225-1445Fax: (845) [email protected]

Deerpark Bhuddhist Center4548 Schneider DriveOregon,WI 53575Phone: (608) 835-5572www.deerparkcenter.org

Friends of DrepungGomang Monastery9503 S. Pointe LaSalle’s Dr.Bloomington, IN 47401Phone: (215) 576-5697Andrea [email protected]

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche3902Woodland Park Ave. NSeattle,WA 98103www.dpr.info

Gaden Chophel Ling186West 6th St.Howell, New Jersey 07731Phone: (732) 367-3940Ven.Yonten Gyatso

Jewel Heart NewYork260West Broadway, # 1GNewYork, NY 10013Phone: (212) 966-2807Gehlek [email protected]

Jonangpa Dorje Ling Center3253 Shallowford Rd.Atlantic, GA 30341Phone: (770) 451-7715www.jonang.org

Nalandabodhi NewYork324West 23rd St. #2ANewYork, NY 10011www.nalandabodhi.org

Kagyu Dsamling Kunchab410 Columbus Ave.NewYork, NY 10024Phone: (212) 989-5989

KagyuThubten Choling245 Sheafe Rd.Wappinger Falls, NY 12590Lama NorlhaPhone: (845) [email protected]

KarmaThegsum CholingKhenpo Karthar RinpochePhone: (212) 580-9282www.kjagyu.org

KarmaTriyana DharmachakraMonastery335 Meads Mountain Rd.Woodstock, NewYork 12498Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche(845) 679-5906www.kagyu.org

Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center93 Angen Rd.Washington, NJ 07882Phone: (908) 689-6080Diana & Joshua Cutlerwww.labsum.org

Namgyal MonasteryInstitute of Buddhist Studies412 N. Aurora St.Ithaca, NY 14850Phone: (607) 273-0739Fax: (607) [email protected]

Natural Dharma FellowshipP.O. Box 1021Arlington, MA 02474www.naturaldharma.org

Nechung Foundation110 First Ave. # 5NewYork, NY 10009Lama Pema DorjeePhone: (212) 388-9784www.nechungfoundation.com

NewYork InsightMeditation Center28West 27th St., 10th Fl.NewYork, NY 10001Phone: (212) 213-4802www.nyimc.org

NY Shambhala Center &Dharmadhatu of NY118West 22nd St., 6th Fl.NewYork, NY 10011Phone: (212) 675-6544Fax: (212) [email protected]

Naropa University2130 Arapahoe AveBoulder, CO 80302Phone: (303) 444-0202www.naropa.edu

Orgyen Cho Dzong NyingmaTersar Retreat Center5345 Route 81Greenville, NY 12083Phone: (518) 966-4077Fax: (518) [email protected] Database of BuddhistStudy Centers and Eventswww.buddhactivity.org

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center151 Lexington Ave. #8ANewYork, NY 10016Khenpo Palden Sherab RinpocheKhenpoTsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

PaldenSakya Center (PSC)4West 101st St. #63NewYork, NY 10025Phone: (212) 866-4339

PSC-New Jersey289 Brookside Ave.Cresskill, NJ 07626Phone: (201) 541-0007

PSC -PemaTsal Meditation enter541 Pacific St.Brooklyn, NY 11217-1902Phone: (718) 797-9569PSC -Woodstock15 Meads Mountain Rd.Woodstock, NY 12498Phone: (845) 679-4024Fax: (845) 679-4093Lama PemaWangdakwww.paldensakya.org

Palyul Retreat Center359 German Hollow RdMcDonough, NY 13801Phone: (607) 656-9640www.retreat.payul.org

Nyingma Palyul Dharma Center121 Bowery, 3rd Fl.NewYork, NY 10002Phone: (212) 219-9832www.palyul.org

Rigpa NewYork70 A Greenwich Ave. #174NewYork, NY 10014Sogyal [email protected]

ShambhalaMeditationCenterof Boulder1345 Spruce St.Boulder, CO 80302Phone: (303) 444-0190 [email protected]

Siddhartha School ProjectP.O. Box 524Freeport, ME 04032Phone: (207) 523-9388Geshe [email protected]

Tashi LhunpoTempleRashi Gempil Ling FirstKalmuk BuddhistTemple12 Kalmuk Rd.Howell, NJ 07731Phone: (732) 363-6012Ven.Tenzin Dakpawww.olnagazur.org

TheTibet CenterPO Box 1873Murray Hill StationNewYork, NY 10156Phone: (718) 222-0007Fax: (718) 222-0087Khyongla Rato [email protected]

Tibetan Monastery115West 86th St. #15ANewYork, NY 10024Dr. Bobbi NassarPhone: (212) 595-0137

Tsechen Kunchab Ling341 Lafayette St. # 755NewYork, NY 10012Phone: (212) [email protected] Lobsang Ngodup

Tsechen Kunchab Ling (TKL)Temple of All-EncompassingGreat Compassion Seat of H.H.The SakyaTenzin in U.S.12 Edmunds LaneWalden, NY 12586Phone: (301) [email protected]

TKL-Sakya Phunstok Ling CenterForTibetan BuddhistStudies & Meditation354 Prelude Dr.Silver Spring, MD 20901Phone: (301) [email protected]

Yeshe Nyingpo19West 16th St.NewYork, NY 10011Phone: (212) [email protected]

Zangdokpalri Foundation130 7th Ave.NewYork, NY 10011Phone: (212) 741-4443Kyapgon Kunzang/Dechen [email protected]

EXPERTS INTIBETAN MEDICINEDr.Tenzin DakpaDrophenTibetan Healing Center20West 20th St. Suite 1002NewYork, NY 10011Phone: (646) 943- [email protected]

Dr. Dawa RidakTibetn Healing SystemTraditionalTibetan HerbalHealth Care1 Union SquareWest #715NewYork, NY 1000380 Forest AvenueGlen Cove, NY 11542Phone: (917) [email protected]

Dr.Yeshi DhondenC/o Dr. MarshaWoolf101West 23rd St.158NewYork, NY 1001Phone: (212) [email protected]@aol.com

Dr. Choeying PhuntsokMeridian Medical Group, PC102 East 30th St.NewYork, NY 10016Phone: (646) 301-1536www.meridianmedical.org

Himalayan Health CareP.O. Box 737 Plantarium StationNewYork, NY [email protected]

Ven. Patrul Rinpoche41-32 50 St. Apt. 4Woodside, NY 11377Phone: (718) [email protected]

Dr.Tashi RabtenBlue Rock Medical CenterP.O. Box 701Valley Cottage, NY 10989Phone: (845) [email protected]

Dr. EliotTokarChapori Foundation151-31 88th St. - Box 20Howard Beach, NY 11414Phone: [email protected]

TRANSLATORS /INTERPRETERSEnglish &Tibetan Interpreter31-65 45 St. Fl. 1Astoria, NY 11103Contact: Karma NamgyalPhone: (646) 673-3373

English &Tibetan Interpreter410 Esty St.Ithaca, NY 14850Contact: Palden OshoePhone: (607) [email protected]

Tibetan & EnglishTranslation212 East 59th St. Apt. 11ANewYork, NY 10022Contact: Tashi ChodronPhone: (646) [email protected]

TibetanTranslation &Interpretation53-41 97th St. Apt. 1ACorona, NY 11368Contact: PasangTseringPhone: (212) [email protected]

English &TibetanTranslation &Interpretation175 Frost St. Apt. 1Brooklyn, NY 11211Contact:Virginia BlumPhone: (310) [email protected]

WEAVINGAncientWeave, [email protected]

Paling Oriental Rug Services79-18Woodside Ave. #5BElmhurst, NY 11373Phone: (718) [email protected]

Phurbu Kyipa38 AWashington St. #2 NHKeene, NH 03431

Yeshi Rug Restoration & CleaningContact: NamgyalYeshiPhone: (917) [email protected]

WOODCARVINGDholak169 Park Ave.East Rutherford, NJ 07073Phone: (201) [email protected]

PempaTsering729 Heinz Ave. #10Berkeley, CA 94710Phone: (510) 644-2735Fax: (510) 644-0696www.artworksfoundery.com

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ASIA SOCIETY & MUSEUM725 Park Avenue at 70th StreetNewYork, NY212.288.6400www.asiasociety.orgTuesday- Sunday 11AM–6PMFridays until 9 p.m.

CHRISTIE’S AUCTION HOUSE20 Rockefeller Plaza at 49th StreetNewYork, NY212.636.2000www.christies.com

SEPTEMBER 13Contemporary Indian

SEPTEMBER 13Southeast Asian Art

SEPTEMBER 14Japanese and Korean Art

SEPTEMBER 16Fine Chinese Ceramics andWorks of Art

THE JACQUES MARCHAISMUSEUM OFTIBETAN ART338 Lighthouse AvenueStaten Island, NY718.987.3500www.tibetanmuseum.org

THE NEWARK MUSEUM49Washington StreetNewark, New Jersey973.596.6550www.newarkmuseum.org

Ongoing Exhibitions:Southeast Asia: Art of a Cultural CrossroadsInfluences of the Indic World: India & NepalGods, Guides and Sacred Symbols of IndiaRed Luster: Lacquer & Leatherworks of Asia

RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART150West 17th StreetNewYork, NY212.620.5000www.rmanyc.org

OPENS SEPTEMBER 16Once Upon Many Times: Legends & Myths in Himalayan Art

OPENS NOVEMBER 18Modernist Art from India

OPENS DECEMBER 9Hero, Villain, Yeti

SOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE1334York Avenue at 72nd StNewYork, NY212.606.7000www.sothebys.com

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The newTibet House US/Menla Science of Yoga website is launched!TheScience of Yoga website, which is part of theTibet House US/Menla website,provides news of current, future, and past activities in this field, along withexciting interactive multimedia programs, links to related sites and resources,and an archive of the substantial materials (publications, multimedia materials,etc) accumulated in over 25 years of activities. Tibet House US has beenassociated with the highest level of scientific and scholarly enterprise since itsfounding by Professor RobertThurman and His Holiness the Dalai Lama,who have both pursued rigorous integrative “East-West” scientific andscholarly endeavors with passion and commitment, and more recently MITscientist DrWilliam Bushell has been leading the scientific and scholarlyprojects as the full-time Director of Research.

Professor Thurman, His Holiness, and many other leading Tibetologistshave emphasized that the scientific enterprise is at the core of Indo-Tibetan (and other forms of) Buddhism, and the exploration andinvestigation of consciousness and the universe through yoga meditationalmeans has formed much of the foundation of the Buddhist understandingof “reality.” In May, Dr. Bushell represented Tibet House US/Menla atan historicTibet House US-cosponsored conference on consciousness andthe universe, “Towards a Science of Consciousness,” in Stockholm,Sweden, held at one of the sites of the awarding of the Nobel Prize, AulaMagna Hall. Please visit the new website to read more about this historicconference, and explore the sites manifold resources.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS INTHETIBET HOUSE US/MENLA SCIENCE OFYOGA PROJECT:WEBSITE LAUNCH COINCIDESWITH CO-SPONSORED SCIENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS CONFERENCE IN STOCKHOLM

CANADASEPTEMBER 7MontrealHis Holiness will give the keynote address at the Second GlobalConference onWorld's Religions After 9/11 at the Palais desCongres des Montreal in the morning.ContactWebsite: www.gcwr2011.org

MEXICOSEPTEMBER 9MonterreyHis Holiness will give the keynote address on Building Harmony ThroughAltruism and Compassion at the 3rd International Conference on HumanValues and Rule of Law organized by the Council for the Promotionof Human Laws and Culture of Law Abiding. Contact Website:www.emv2011.org

SEPTEMBER 10Mexico CityHis Holiness will give a day-long teaching on Geshe LangriThangpa'sEight Verses of Training the Mind Building Harmony Through Altruism andCompassion atTeatro Metropolitan.ContactWebsite: www.dalailamaenmexico.org

SEPTEMBER 11His Holiness will give a public talk on Finding Happiness in Troubled Timesin the morning at Estadio Azul (Blue Soccer Stadium).ContactWebsite: www.dalailamaenmexico.org

ARGENTINASEPTEMBER 14Buenos AiresHis Holiness will give a public talk on Finding Happiness in Troubled Timesin the morning at Luna Park Stadium.ContactWebsite: www.dalailamaargentina.com

His Holiness will give a teaching on Seven Point Mind Training in theafternoon at Luna Park Stadium.ContactWebsite: www.dalailamaargentina.com

BRAZILSEPTEMBER 16Sao PauloHis Holiness will participate in a day-long symposium on States ofConsciousness: Ancient Knowledge meets Neuroscience.ContactWebsite: www.dalailama.org.br

SEPTEMBER 17Sao PauloHis Holiness will give a public talk onHarmonyThrough Universal Responsibilityin the morning at Pavilhao Oeste do Parque das Convencoes do Anhembi.ContactWebsite: www.dalailama.org.br

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SEPTEMBER 17His Holiness will give a teaching on Cultivating ConstructiveEmotions in the afternoon at Golden Hall do Sao PauloWorldTrade Center.ContactWebsite: www.dalailama.org.br

INDIAOCTOBER 1-4DharamsalaHis Holiness will give four-day teachings (topic yet to bedecided) at the Main Tibetan Temple at the request of agroup of Taiwanese.

OCTOBER 24-26DharamsalaHis Holiness will give three-day teachings from sections onserenity (shiney) and insight (lhaktong) from JeTsongkhapa's The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path toEnlightenment (lamrim chenmo) at the request of a group ofKoreans.

DECEMBER 19 - 21His Holiness will give three-day teachings at the request ofa group of Russian Buddhists at the MainTibetanTemple.Contact websites: www.savetibet.ru and www.khurul.ru

DECEMBER 31, 2011 - JANUARY 10, 2012Bodh GayaDuring the first three days of the Kalachakra, fromDecember 31, 2011 to January 2, 2012, His Holiness theDalai Lama, along with the monks of Namgyal Monasteryand senior lamas, will conduct rituals which prepare andconsecrate the venue. These include chanting of prayers,creation of the sand mandala and other rituals. From January3 to 5, His Holiness will give preliminary teachings onKamalashila's The Middling States of Meditation (gomrim barpa),GyalseyThokme Sangpo's 37 Practices of A Boddhisattva (laklensodunma), Geshe Langri Thangpa's Eight Verses of Training theMind (lojong tsik gyema) & Nagarjuna's The Praise to theWorldTranscendent (jigten ley deypar toepa). On January 6, theKalachakra Ritual Dance will be performed by the monksof Namgyal Monastery. His Holiness will confer theKalachakra Initiation from January 7 to 9. On January 10, along life empowerment (tsewang) and a ceremony offeringprayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama willbe performed.

PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change.Visitdalailama.com for most up-to-date schedulinginformation.

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A Shrine for Tibet : The Alice S. Kandell CollectionHardcover: 336 pages with 3 Page Fold-OutPublisher: Overlook Press/ Tibet House US

Tibetans regard a shrine in a technical way as a doorway into the enlightened world,a laboratory in which the structure of that world is designed, and a refuge in whichit is enjoyed and brought into the ordinary world to be shared with suffering beings.The Alice S. Kandell collection was assembled to create such an authentic TibetanBuddhist shrine room, complete with all ritual arrangements and equipment,according to the practice of Tibetan and Mongolian reincarnate lamas. TibetanBuddhist art can open our eyes to see the extraordinary world of enlightenment,imagine that it exists, and strive to awaken to its greater reality.

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