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Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery: From The Roof of the World

A performance of the masked Cham dances and sacred chant of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

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The Tibetan Monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery present:

FROM THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

Live at Shaftesbury Town Hall

Friday 4th October 2024 at 7pm (Doors open 6:30pm)

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Tibet - the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for thousands of years.

'From the Roof of the World' presents chant, mantras, music and dance by eight Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery who open a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and Buddhist mysticism which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals throughout Europe.

From the contemplative, mesmerizing chant of Buddhist texts to swirling costumed masked dances accompanied by ancient Tantric musical instruments including horns made from human leg bones, skull-drums, cymbals, bells and with the shattering sound of the dungchen (long horns), the Monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient culture accessible to all, with introductory explanations offering additional insight into this endangered world.

Over the years the Monks have appeared at Glastonbury, WOMAD, The Royal Opera House and been frequent visitors to the Edinburgh Fringe. The Monks have also released a number of critically-acclaimed albums including Dawn Till Dusk (2008), Time of the Skeleton Lords (2010), Wisdom & Insight (2012) and Calm Abiding (2019).

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Songlines encounters 2023.

For Songlines Encounters 2023, we are beyond excited to present Tibetan Buddhist monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. They join us for a dramatic presentation of sacred music, dances, and prayers, with traditional costumes and ceremonial masks.

From the contemplative, mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to swirling dances accompanied by ancient musical instruments, including long horns, bells and drums, the monks offer a fascinating glimpse into an ancient culture, with introductory explanations offering additional insight into this endangered world.

Founded by the first Dalai Lama in 1447 in Shigatse, Central Tibet, Tashi Lhunpo is one of the most important monasteries in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and now re-established in exile in India.

‘…a psychedelic whirl of chanting, dancing, drums, cymbals…’ The Times

imes ‘…a window of time onto a magical universe of reincarnation and release…’ The Independent

The performance will last approximately 100 minutes.

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50th Anniversary Tour – Sacred Music and Cham Dance by Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

The Tashi Lhunpo Monks are visiting the UK between May-August 2023 on a 50-date tour, commemorating fifty years since their Monastery was re-established in exile with concerts and sand mandala exhibitions.

The 50th anniversary concerts feature buddhist chants, masked dances in ceremonial costumes and ancient Tantric musical instruments, evoking the atmosphere of sacred Tibet. Performances also include spoken explanations of the significance and stories behind the dances and prayers, providing a fascinating glimpse into an ancient cultural tradition, far removed from modern Western society.

Founded in Tibet by the First Dalai Lama in 1447, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was renowned for its scholarship of Mahayana philosophy and the Tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Following the Chinese invasion of Tibet, twenty elderly monks from Tashi Lhunpo escaped religious persecution and undertook a perilous trek across the Himalayas, where Tashi Lhunpo Monastery India was re-established in the early 1970s.

Fifty years on, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in India is now home to over 400 monks and is once again becoming one of the most important centres of Buddhist learning.

The 50th anniversary tour begins Lighthouse Poole on Tuesday 2 May will be visiting venues in England, Scotland and Wales including dates with Music at Oxford, Newbury Spring Festival Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Manchester Museum Kings Place Songlines, Howard Assembly Room, Universal Hall Promotions, Queen’s Theatre, Quay Arts, Ucheldre Holyhead Strode Theatre, New Theatre Peterborough, The Sidmouth Folk Festival.

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Tibetan monks from tashi lhunpo monastery, from the roof of the world.

Tibet – the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for centuries. Eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery present From the Roof of the World : chant, mantras, music and dance opening a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and mysticism which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals since they were first seen in Europe a hundred years ago in 1924.

From the mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to swirling costumed masked dances accompanied by ancient Tantric musical instruments: horns made from human leg bones, skull-drums, cymbals, bells and the great dungchen (long horns), the monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient, endangered culture. 

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TIBETAN MONKS FROM TASHI LHUNPO MONASTERY – SACRED MUSIC AND MASKED DANCE ‘FROM THE ROOF OF THE WORLD’ TOURING IN EUROPE SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2024 AND MAY TO JULY 2025 CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONASTIC CULTURE IN THE WEST

We are honoured to team up with Jane Rasch of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery UK Trust and 30ips Ltd, in furthering the aims of the charity and welcome all booking enquiries.

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Founded by the First Dalai Lama in 1447, Tashi Lhunpo is one of the four great monasteries of the Gelugpa (or Yellow Hat) tradition, and is renowned for its scholarship in Mahayana Buddhist Philosophy and the Tantric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

The Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1959 and the Cultural Revolution from 1966-80 wreaked destruction on the great monastic institutions, including Tashi Lhunpo, which lost many of the precious scriptures, statues and images. Of the 6,000 monks in the monastery, only 250 were able to follow the Dalai Lama into exile, and in 1972, under the patronage of the present Dalai Lama, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was re-established in the Southern Indian state of Karnataka.

Occupying a central position in the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe, the monastery is now home to 300 monks, and has once again regained its reputation as an important centre for learning and for the preservation of the culture and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.

Time of the Skeleton Lords is the fourth album from the monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and their second 30IPS release following 2008’s Dawn Till Dusk, which was lauded by the Rough Guide to World Music as “Exhilarating multi-layered rhythmic recitation of chants: a shimmering monument of polyphonic sonority.” The new album was recorded on location in India, and features sacred Tibetan prayers and ritual music marking the great cycle of life, death and rebirth – the journey of the consciousness through the Bardo, according to Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Eight Tibetan monks present an exciting performance of sacred masked dance from their New Year festival, interspersed with the mesmerising chant and music of the Buddhist monastic tradition.  The dramatic dances, taken from the Gutor Festival before Tibetan Losar (New Year), use colourful costumes and masks.  With instruments from the ancient tantric tradition – long horns, bells, cymbals and skull drums – as well as the atmospheric calm of traditional chanting and prayers, the monks evoke the unique atmosphere of their monastery. With introductions to the performance, this show can be enjoyed by all, while providing an insight into the endangered culture of Tibetan Buddhism.

The monks have performed in theatres, arts centres and village halls all over the UK and Europe, and have been in residence at a number of festivals including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Cheltenham, Musicport and Larmer Tree amongst others (and even a guest appearance in Loxfest from  The Archers  alongside the Pet Shop Boys in 2014), where they have been a very popular addition to the programme.  They have recorded a number of CDs, and have had their music broadcast on radio and television on many occasions.

Tashi Lhunpo Monks Official Website:  tashi-lhunpo.org.uk

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“Beautiful and captivating”

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“A psychedelic whirl of chanting, dancing, drums and cymbals”

“A magical universe of reincarnation and release”

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THE POWER OF COMPASSION – SACRED MUSIC AND DANCE

Technical Requirements

MICROPHONES – See Stageplan If possible, show will be performed acoustically. The monks prefer to have a clear stage, so ideally prefer ambient/omnidirectional microphones suspended above the stage. Otherwise if necessary five microphones front of stage with adjustable stands. These will need to be moved between items on the programme, which can be done by an assistant in the group. One microphone centre stage rear. Static/stand microphone for announcements between each item, either stage left or right or off-stage.

LIGHTING General stage lighting, preferably from three directions, should be in a warm amber colour for the chanting. White light is preferred for the dance. For ‘Durdak’ a red wash if possible. If necessary a spot is useful for the announcer at the start of each item.

STAGE Ideal stage size no less than 10m wide x 8m deep x 3m high. Smaller performance areas can be used, minimum 5.5m wide x 4m deep x 2.5m high

The performance consists of dance items and chants. Some of the chanting is performed from a seated position, which may cause sight-line problems in a venue such as a church with fixed pews. In this case, if space permits, a raised platform for the seated chants, with room for five people to sit cross-legged, with about 1ft 6in (.5 meters) in front of them for instruments, space in front used for the dance. This is not necessary for raised stages or venues with raked seating.

Table for centre stage rear approx. 3ft square (1 m sq)

Back Drop – 18ft x 11ft (5.5 x 3.5 meters) – with rings and strings, to be hung if possible. 2 x pillar hangings also available.

Music stand or lectern for announcer.

BACK STAGE Four long tables within easy reach of the performance area to lay out the costumes and instruments. Changes between each piece in the programme.

DURATION First half 55 minutes; second half 45 minutes; interval c. 20 minutes.

FRONT OF HOUSE Three tables for merchandising. Merchandise (handicrafts from the monastery and Tibetan refugees in India, CDs etc) will be managed and sold by the company.

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Gomde, Lindholme Hall was established in November 2009 to support existing Buddhist practitioners and those who would like to find out about Buddhist philosophy and practice.

We are located in the centre of the 3,500-acre National Nature Reserve, the Hatfield Moor. Our 180-acre site is made up of grassland, heathland, peatland and woodland, a beautiful, inspiring and peaceful place. On the international scale, the habitat in which Gomde is located is as rare as the Amazonian rain forest and considered an exceptionally precious part of our national heritage.

We have a small resident group living at Gomde all year round. Throughout the year, we host seminars and teachings from the masters of our lineage, senior monks and nuns and approved teachers. During the summer months, Lama Öser, a senior monk from Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling monastery in Kathmandu is resident at Gomde, leading retreats, seminars, all our formal practice sessions and our regular practice and weekly meditation study group. We have rooms for private supported retreat, host practice and work retreats, space to practise together, listen to teachings, to read and share discussions and an off the grid retreat hut for solitary retreat.

Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s vision for Gomde, Lindholme Hall is that it becomes a place of refuge for authentic study, reflection and meditation of the Buddha Dharma, which has at its heart a monastic and lay community. We are currently in the process of obtaining planning permission to increase our facilities to accommodate Rinpoche’s vision. We hope to add a large traditional temple, new single rooms, en-suite retreat rooms, monk’s quarters, a large dining area, resident accommodation and work shop.

Given our location within a rare habitat and the implications of the core teachings of Buddhism, Rinpoche has encouraged us to commit to an environmental strategy that is practical, aspirational and sustainable: in short a living example of environmental Buddhism. Over the past six years, overarching principles have unfolded which guide all of our work. These include:

• Creating a rhythm of life, work and practice that sustains people and has at its core authentic Buddha Dharma.
• Producing energy equivalent to our needs from renewable resources,
• Thoughtfully managing the estate to enhance the landscape and the biodiversity of this rare habitat to make Gomde a refuge for all beings.
• Sustainably harvest the fuel and other natural resources available on the estate in line with conservation policy.

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Visiting monasteries in Tibet

By Tibet specialist Duncan

Buddhism came to Tibet partly by way of a marriage. The 7th-century ruler Songtsen Gampo, Tibet’s most celebrated king, took both a Chinese and a Nepalese Buddhist princess as his wives. Today, Buddhism is the lifeblood of the region, bound up with much of what you might associate with Tibet — strings of prayer flags, mountaintop lamaseries and chanting, maroon-robed monks.

If you’re planning a tour of Tibet , visits to monasteries can give you a chance to witness the depth of Tibet’s spiritual life first-hand.

Why visit Tibet’s monasteries?

There are a few reasons for devoting a large portion of your visit to experiencing the monasteries. It’s interesting to see how highly monks are regarded by ordinary Tibetans, and it’s also intriguing to compare how monasteries differ in personality and feel, according to the particular sect of Buddhism followed by their occupants.

And, if you go to Tibet between the end of September and the end of December, you’ll visit monasteries alongside scores of pilgrims. Often farmers or nomads, they venture from the farthest corners of the region to reach the cities in time for Losar, Tibetan New Year.

Accompanying the faithful — many of whom are swathed in heavy travel garments and have walked for weeks to reach these monasteries — is almost a sensory experience. You might walk shoulder to shoulder, pressed together. You hear them uttering prayers under their breath, mumbling chants, shushing their children, and breathing in the incense-sweetened air.

You can read more on what to expect when visiting a monastery (and why they’re so beguiling) in my guide to experiencing Tibet

Some of the best monasteries to visit in Tibet

Drigung til monastery.

This complex, set on a steep hill, is admittedly remote. Getting there entails a four-hour round trip from Lhasa . But, because of its isolation, the monks here don’t see many visitors. When my guide, Tashi, and I arrived, they draped khatas (ceremonial scarves) around our necks as a welcome gesture.

What I like about this place is the chance you might get to walk around the monks’ living quarters. They’re an irregular tumble of dwellings, almost a miniature village, with smoke rising from little chimneys.

The mountain ridges around this monastery are also an important sky burial site. It’s a custom that can be a bit overwhelming for Western sensibilities, but for many Tibetans it remains the preferred form of funeral.

You’re not permitted to watch sky burials taking place, but you might see evidence of them: vultures circling, and coffins draped in sheets destined for the burial site.

Sera Monastery

Sera’s convenient location, just outside Lhasa, makes it a magnet for visitors, both Western and Chinese. Its main claim to fame are the debating sessions that take place, reliably, at a set time each day. Although you’ll likely be joined by a large group of fellow spectators, the debating isn’t a touristy gimmick — it’s part of the monks’ schooling.

You’ll see monks clapping and foot stamping as they make philosophical points to their opponent. The younger ones tend to be more theatrical and animated, while older sages sometimes sit with their eyes closed, nodding along.

Tidrum Nunnery

Nuns wear similar robes to monks and shave their heads, but they don’t share the suvc ame social status in Tibet.

At Tidrum, you can see the workings of a far-flung nunnery, which welcomes few visitors but is within a four-hour drive from Lhasa  (with the potential to stop en route at Drigung Til and passing semi-nomadic herder settlements on the approach).

Inside the nunnery, you might hear the sisters chanting, and you’ll also have the chance to walk the hillside overlooking the convent and its valley setting. It’s said Padmasambhava, the mythical forefather of Buddhism in Tibet, spent years meditating in a cave nearby, which you can step into as you explore.

Interestingly, all the images hanging on the nunnery walls are of men, including former lamas and the Panchen Lama.

Your room for the night is at a guesthouse in the valley, where you can bathe in hot springs frequented by locals, who claim the waters have medicinal properties.

Monastery etiquette

This is a bit of a misleading section — there’s actually little real etiquette for monastery visits, except to take off any hats and sunglasses before stepping inside and not to take photographs once inside. It’s also good practice to step over the doorsill without touching it, and to take a clockwise route around.

My advice is to take your cue from your guide (who always accompanies you on visits). I’ve had guides who were very relaxed, and others who doffed their hats and behaved reverentially toward the monks.

You might notice that Tibetan city dwellers from Lhasa are quite blasé around monks, whereas pilgrims from rural areas are very respectful.

You sometimes get to meet some of the monks. Everyone I’ve had the pleasure of meeting (save one rather cantankerous chap — ‘don’t mind him,’ my guide said, ‘he’s a hermit and not a fan of visitors’) was extremely warm.

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2024 drepung gomang tibetan monks sacred arts tour.

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Hosted by WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center

Join us from february 12 to february 17, 2024, for a journey of spiritual enrichment, cultural immersion, and compassionate connection., about the event:.

The WellCome OM Center is proud to host the revered Drepung Gomang Monks, who are direct disciples of the Dalai Lama. This six-day event is part of the annual Drepung Gomang Sacred Arts Tour , which travels across the United States to spread joy, compassion, and awareness of the Tibetan culture and its spiritual wisdom.

The Mission:

Aligned with the four-fold mission of the Drepung Gomang Monastery, this tour aims to:

• Contribute to World Healing and Peace: Through Tibetan Buddhist teachings, sacred performances, and chanting, we strive to share Tibet’s unique identity and cultural treasures.
• Offer Universal Prayers: In recognition of global tragedies, we join in sympathy and prayer, affirming our shared humanity and collective future.
• Raise Awareness of Tibetan Civilization: Highlighting the plight of Tibet under the challenges posed by the Communist Chinese since 1959, and the urgent need to preserve Tibetan culture and human rights.
• Support the Refugee Community: Your participation helps provide essential resources for food, health, hygiene, and education for the refugee monks in South India.

Event Highlights:

• World Peace Sand Mandala: Experience the creation and dissolution of a magnificent sand mandala, a symbol of impermanence and peace.
• Daily Blessings and Chantings: Begin and conclude each day with powerful spiritual ceremonies.
• Dharma Talks and Teachings: Gain insights into Tibetan Buddhism through engaging talks and teachings.
• Tibetan Artisan Marketplace: Discover authentic Tibetan crafts and arts.
• Workshops: Participate in Mala bead making, painting workshops, and more.
• Cultural Performances: Enjoy daily music by Hernando Arts and special literary performances.
• VIP Dinner: An exclusive opportunity to dine with the monks.

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Your participation and support directly contribute to the wellbeing and education of the refugee monks’ community. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference while enriching your own spiritual and cultural understanding.

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Tipperary performance on september 18.

Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery: From the Roof of the World will perform in Tipperary

01 Sept 2024 9:35 PM

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Tibetan Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery  will perform  at The Source in Thurles on Wednesday September 18.

The show will take place at 8pm.

Tibet – the Land of Snows: home to Buddhist lamas whose ancient rituals have fascinated people for centuries. Eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery present From the Roof of the World: chant, mantras, music and dance opening a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and mysticism which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals since they were first seen in Europe a hundred years ago in 1924.

From the mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to swirling costumed masked dances accompanied by ancient Tantric musical instruments: horns made from human leg bones, skull-drums, cymbals, bells and the great dungchen (long horns), the monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient, endangered culture.

In 1924, an extraordinary silent film was made by Captain John Noel documenting the ill-fated attempt at the summit of Mount Everest by climbers George Mallory and Sandy Irvine. To promote The Epic of Everest, the filmmakers invited Buddhist monks from Tibet to travel to the west for the very first time to perform their magical masked dance and sacred music at screenings of the film. Unfortunately, the depiction of some of the Tibetan people in Captain Noel’s film, a protest by the Great 13th Dalai Lama and concern about the monks’ performances of ritual dances caused a wave of public outrage, leading to what became known as "The Affair of the Dancing Lamas".

Further attempts at an ascent of Everest were banned by the Tibetan Government, and as a result of the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1949 and the later Cultural Revolution, authentic Tibetan Buddhist culture was not seen in the west again for many decades. Now, a hundred years later, the monks of Tashi Lhunpo present the same traditional Cham Dance and monastic music which captivated the pioneering mountaineers a century ago. They are the living embodiment of a thousand years of philosophy and hundreds of years of ancient wisdom distilled into prayers for peace and harmony. Introductions between each of the items of the programme explain the stories behind the dances and the meaning of the prayers. No prior knowledge is assumed or needed.

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Sacred Arts Tour 2023-2024 of Drepung Gomang Monastery

'sacred art tour', an official tour group of drepung gomang monastery will be in the united states of america soon when traveling will be permitted, formally invited by drepung gomang center for engaging compassion @drepung gomang institute / tashi gomang dharma center, located in louisville, kentucky, united states of america. our centers are 501 (c) (3) and is committed to preserving the tibetan culture, traditions and religion., anne walter is the national coordinator and can be reached at 502-619-1652.  the group is headed by venerable geshe lharampa khenrap chaeden   and accompanied by six monks of drepung gomang monastery., click here for a brief bio of traveling monks.

Official Mandala Tour to Russia 2024

With the kind invitation from Local Religious Organization ‘Gelug Buddhist Community’, Russia and kind coordination by Natasha la, Chairman of Drepung Gomang Center, Cultural Foundation and all its kind members/volunteers. The Official Mandala group of Drepung Gomang Monastery headed by Geshe Lharampa Tenzin Sangpo Rinpoche with four monks and Tibetan doctor Dr. Dorjee Dakpa la will visit Russia and its region from 5th September 2024. Drepung Gomang Monastery on behalf of everyone sincerely conveys its deepest thank you to Natasha la, Chairman of our Drepung Gomang Center, Cultural Foundation and all volunteers and friends supporting this Official Mandala tour for arranging the invitation and organizing the visit of monks to Russia. Drepung Gomang Monastery appeals to all in Russia to kindly extend possible assistance to this official Mandala Group so that the visit of this group will be beneficial to all in difficult times like this.

For more information, please visit https://drepunggomang.ru/mandala-tour2024

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SACRED ARTS PROGRAM (SAT)

The authentic Tibetan programs that we offer are a blend of ancient cultural, religious, and artistic expressions.  You may choose to offer an educational program focusing on ancient historic beliefs, an artful performance or display that demonstrates colorful Tibetan traditions, and/or a truly inspirational combination of Tibetan art, history and sacred traditions that completely inspire the spirit.

Click here for SAT PROGRAM 2023-2025

Click here for sat cultural pageant 2023-2025 click here for sat schedule 2023-2025, sand mandala.

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Description on Merchandize and symbols

Sacred Art Monks of Drepung Gomang bring with them Tibetan merchandise with Buddhist religious symbols and mantras, below are some of the explanations, please click on the below links to know more:

• Kalachakra                                              
• Om Mani Padme Hum
• Prayer Flag
• The Eight Auspicious Symbols
• Tibetan National Flag
• Tibetan Buddhist Mala
• Tibetan Dorjee
• Tibetan Tingsha

Group Workshops

Workshops the drepung gomang tour will present workshops on a variety of topics related to traditional tibetan art. all workshops will include a short talk/explanation of the tradition of the various crafts as well as a short demonstration.  the monks will facilitate full "hands on" participation by the public.  they will supply photo step-by-step displays of how to do each craft and, in addition, clear sample drawings laminated for each workshop., materials for local coordinators.

The materials below are to assist the coordinators with their job in providing publicity to the media and in presenting the Drepung Gomang Tour Programs  to the people in their areas. All the below materials are copied here from www.gomang.org after slight changes and updates.

Visual Arts Programs

Following is an overview of the elements that will comprise the artistic aspect of the Drepung Gomang Tour. For details about each program, be sure to click on the links provided:

Objective of Monastery's Tour

This May, Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., His Holiness, the Dalai Lama’s principal English language interpreter, will begin a multi-city tour to promote the release of his new book, A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives .

The tour begins in New York City and continues through Portland, San Francisco and Toronto. There will be a question and answer period after each reading. This is a rare opportunity to meet with one of the leading thinkers of our time. Complete information and links for each event follow below. Be sure to follow Thupten Jinpa on Facebook for news and tour updates.