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SUMMARY:Mt Shasta Friends of Tibetan Culture
DESCRIPTION:Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/mt-shasta-friends-of-tibetan-culture/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:Way of Compassion Dharma Center
DESCRIPTION:Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/way-of-compassion-dharma-center/
LOCATION:520 South Third Street\, Suite 12 Carbondale\, CO 81623 USA\, 520 S Third St\, Carbondale\, CO\, 81623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:Lincoln County Friends of Tibet Newport\, OR
DESCRIPTION:Mandala\, Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/ \nSCHEDULE \nFEBRUARY 24th thru MARCH 1st \nSAMARITAN CENTER FOR HEALTH EDUCATION \n740 SW 9th Street\, Newport \nManjushri Sand Mandala – Bodhisattva of Great Wisdom \nPublic Viewing of the Sand Mandala Daily 9am – 5pm. \nTuesday February 24 \n* 6:30 pm Manjushri Sand Mandala – Opening Ceremony \nWednesday February 25 \n* 6:30 pm Lojong Tibetan Mind Training – What is it and how can we use it? \nThursday  February 26 \n* 6: 30pm Chay Drol Ceremony for Well-Being and to Remove Negativity.  \nFriday February 27 \n* 10am Aging\, Death\, Rebirth – a presentation by the monks on the Buddhist perspective \n* 6:30pm “Monks and Momos” Benefit Dinner – Tibetan stuffed dumplings prepared by the monks! \nAtonement Lutheran Church\, 2315 North Coast Highway\, Newport. Pre-paid ADVANCED TICKETS ($40) REQUIRED. Please call 530-748-9365 for Dinner Ticket Sales. Limited Seating.  \nSaturday February 28 \n* 10am Butter Sculpture Workshop and Tibetan Calligraphy Demonstration – All ages and family friendly.  \nNewport Public Library\, 35 NW Nye Street \n* 7pm Tibetan Cultural Night: Chöd Ceremony for Removing Obstacles w/Tibetan chant & music\, followed by the unique “Monastic Debate” demonstration and Audience Q&A. \nSunday March 1 \n* 10am Eight Verse Mind Training: A practice for transforming adversity into spiritual practice. \n* 2pm Manjushri Empowerment \n* 4pm Manjushri Sand Mandala Dissolution Ceremony \nAll events are walk up (no ticket required – except Monks & Momos dinner) and open to the public on a suggested donation basis. See website for specifics. \nAll proceeds raised go to housing\, medical\, and education facilities at Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery\, and are tax-deductible. \nPersonal Blessings & Healings\, as well as House\, Land\, and Business Blessings are offered by the monks. Contact Lincoln County Friends of Tibet for more information at 208-315-3172. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: \nLincoln County Friends of Tibet \nWeb: https://lcfriendsoftibet.org/newport \nFB/IG: LincolnCountyFriendsofTibet \nPhone/\Text: 530-748-9365 \nEmail: LincolnCountyTibet@gmail.com \nThe monks will also be at the Lincoln City Cultural Center Feb. 11-15\, and at the Yachats  Commons Feb. 17-22.  See https://LCFriendsofTibet.org for complete schedule & more details. \nWe are deeply grateful for the generous support of the Samaritan Center for Health Education*\, Atonement Lutheran Church\, and all the volunteers\, donors\, businesses\, and individuals who have made this visit possible. Tuchi che! (Thank you!) \n*This event is not affiliated with Samaritan Health Services. \n 
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/newport-oregon/
LOCATION:Samaritan Center for Health Education\, 740 SW 9th Street\, Newport\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:Lincoln County Friends of Tibet Yachats OR
DESCRIPTION:Mandala\, Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/. Mandala\, teachings\, empowerments\, blessings and more. \nSCHEDULE \nYACHATS COMMONS \n441 Hwy 101 North \nFEBRUARY 17th thru FEBRUARY 22nd \nAVALOKITESHVARA Sand Mandala \nA special week of events celebrating Losar or Tibetan New Year! \nPublic viewing of Sand Mandala 9am – 5pm daily. \nTuesday February 17 \n* 6pm Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig in Tibetan) Sand Mandala Opening & Heart Sutra Puja* \nWednesday February 18 \n* 6pm Tsok Offering for Wisdom & Overcoming Obstacles*  \nThursday February 19 \n* 6pm Green Tara Puja for Compassionate Action & Enlightenment*  \nFriday February 20 \n* 10am – Lojong Tibetan Mind Training: What is it and how can we use it? \n* 7pm – Avalokiteshvara Empowerment Ceremony for Great Compassion \nSaturday February 21  \n* 10am Butter Sculpture Workshop & Tibetan Calligraphy Demonstration –  All ages & family fun!  \n* 7pm Tibetan Cultural Night: Chöd Ceremony for Removing Obstacles w/ Tibetan chant & music\, followed by the unique “Monastic Debate” demonstration and Audience Q&A. \nSunday February 22 \n* 12:30pm Off-Site in WALDPORT: St. Luke By the Sea Episcopal Church (1353 Hwy 101 South)  \nLunch with the Monks\, followed by Peace & Compassion Guided Meditation.  \nOpen to the Public. \n* 4pm Avalokiteshvara/Chenrezig Sand Mandala Dissolution Ceremony \n* Losar\, or Tibetan Lunar New Year\, is celebrated on February 18th – 20th this year. The “Tsok Offering”\, “Heart Sutra Puja” and “Green Tara Puja” are special Losar rituals presented only in Yachats. \nAll events are walk up (no ticket required) and open to the public on a suggested donation basis. See website for details. \nAll proceeds go to housing\, medical\, and education facilities at Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery\, and are tax-deductible. \nPersonal Blessings & Healings\, as well as House\, Land\, and Business Blessings are offered by the monks. Contact Lincoln County Friends of Tibet for more information at 208-315-3172. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: \nLincoln County Friends of Tibet \nWeb: https://LCFriendsofTibet.org \nFB/IG: LincolnCountyFriendsofTibet \nPhone/Text: 530-748-9365 \nEmail: LincolnCountyTibet@gmail.com \nThe monks will also be doing residencies at the Lincoln City Cultural Center Feb. 11–15\, and at the Samaritan Health Education Center in Newport Feb. 24-Mar.1 \nSee https://lcfriendsoftibet.org/yachats for complete schedule & more details. \nWe are deeply grateful for the generous support of the Yachats Chamber of Commerce\, and all the volunteers\, donors\, businesses\, and individuals who have made this visit possible. Tuchi che! (Thank you!)
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/yachats-or/
LOCATION:Yachats Commons\, 441 Hwy 101 North\, Yachats\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:Lincoln County Friends of Tibet Lincoln City OR
DESCRIPTION:Mandala\, Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/. Mandala\, teachings\, empowerments\, blessings and more. \nLINCOLN CITY CULTURAL CENTER  \n540 NE Hwy 101 \nFEBRUARY 11th thru FEBRUARY 15th \nGREEN TARA Sand Mandala – Bodhisattva of Enlightened Action \nPublic viewing of the Sand Mandala Daily 10am – 5pm daily. \nFebruary 11 – Wednesday \n* 6:30 pm Green Tara Sand Mandala – Opening Ceremony  \nFebruary 12 – Thursday \n* 6:30pm Vajravadaran Healing & Purification Ceremony w/ audience participation \nFebruary 13 – Friday \n* 10am – Four Noble Truths – The Buddha’s First Teaching \n* 6:30 – Green Tara Empowerment for Enlightened Action & Compassion \nFebruary 14 – Saturday \n* 10am Butter Sculpture Workshop & Tibetan Calligraphy Demonstration. Family and all-ages fun! \n* 7pm Tibetan Cultural Night: Chöd Ceremony for Removing Obstacles w/Tibetan chant & music\, followed by the unique “Monastic Debate” demonstration and audience Q&A. \nFebruary 15 – Sunday \n* 10am Meditation Workshop with the Monks. For first-time or experienced meditators. \n* 4pm Green Tara Sand Mandala Dissolution Ceremony \nAll events are walk up (no ticket required) and open to the public on a suggested donation basis. See website for specifics. \nAll proceeds raised go to housing\, medical\, and education facilities at Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in India\, and are tax-deductible. \nPersonal Blessings & Healings\, as well as House\, Land\, and Business Blessings are offered by the monks. Contact Lincoln County Friends of Tibet for more information at 208-315-3172. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: \nLincoln County Friends of Tibet \nWeb: https://LCFriendsofTibet.org \nFB/IG: LincolnCountyFriendsofTibet \nPhone/\Text: 530-748-9365 \nEmail: LincolnCountyTibet@gmail.com \nLincoln City Cultural Center \n540 NE Hwy 101\, Lincoln City \nhttps://LincolnCity-CulturalCenter.org \nPhone: 541-994-9994 \nThe monks will also be doing residencies in Yachats at The Commons Feb. 17th – 22nd\, and Newport at Samaritan Health Education Ctr. Feb. 24th -Mar. 1st.  \nSee https://lcfriendsoftibet.org/lincoln-city for complete schedule & more details. \nWe are deeply grateful for the generous support of the Lincoln City Cultural Center and all the volunteers\, donors\, businesses\, and individuals who have made this visit possible.  \nTuchi che! (Thank you!)
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/lincoln-city-or/
LOCATION:Lincoln City Cultural Center\, 540 NE Hwy 101\, Lincoln City\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:Maitripa College Portland OR
DESCRIPTION:Mandala\, Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/ . More details to follow.
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/maitripa-college-portland-or/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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SUMMARY:Pure Land Farms Topanga CA
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha Mandala\, Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/ \n 
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/pure-land-farms/
LOCATION:Pure Land Farms\, 3265 Santa Maria Rd.\, Topanga\, CA\, 90290\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260114T175102Z
CREATED:20251220T204542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T175102Z
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SUMMARY:Metabolic Studio Los Angeles CA
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Buddha Mandala\, Teachings\, Blessings\, Rituals\, Empowerments \nSacred Harmony World Peace Tour with monks from Gaden Shartse Phukhang. For more details about the national tour\, https://thekarunacenter.org/sacred-harmony-tour/ Medicine Buddha mandala\, teachings\, empowerments\, blessing\, rituals\, and other events.  \nVENUE SCHEDULE ALL EVENTS AT METABOLIC STUDIO \nFriday\, January 16 — Mandala Begins\, Opening Ceremony & Blessings \n10:00 am to 6:00 pm Public Mandala Viewing \n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Opening Ceremony\, Blessings\, and Mandala Explanation (Open to Public) \nSaturday\, January 17 — Mandala Creation and Teaching \n10:00 am to 5:00 pm: Public Mandala Viewing \n5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Dharma Teaching: The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism & the Four Noble Truths (Open to Public) \nSunday\, January 18 — Ritual & Empowerment \n10:00 am to 5:00 pm: Public Mandala Viewing \n2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Chöd Ritual (Open to the Public) \n5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Medicine Buddha Empowerment Ritual (Open to the Public) \nMonday\, January 19 — Mandala Creation and Healing Ritual  \n10:00 am to 5:00 pm: Public Mandala Viewing \n6:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Vajravidarin Healing Ritual (Open to Public) \nTuesday\, January 20 — Completion Dissolution and Dispersal \n10:00 am to 2:00 pm: Public Mandala Viewing \n2:00 pm to 3:30 pm: Mandala Dissolution and Dispersal (Open to the Public)
URL:https://thekarunacenter.org/event/metabolic-studio-los-angeles-ca/
LOCATION:1745 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90012\, 1745 N Spring St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dharma,Tibetan Monks Arts,Tour
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