TIBETcenter
Presenting TIBET for the past 12 years
__ 10/05/11 H.H. the Dalai Lama's public talk on non-violence on April 26, 2012
__ 04/10/10 Women of Tibet Concert on Saturday, June 12 at Levy Center, Evanston.
__ 04/01/10 Senior Tibetan Astrologer Jhampa Kalsang's 21st return to Chicago to give Personal Consultation
__ 03/01/10 Author Emi Kiyosaki on “Rich Brother Rich Sister: Two Different Paths to God, Money and Happiness”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Contact:
Tashi T. Phuri
Chicago TIBETcenter
Phone: 847-492-0809
Email: tibetcenter@aol.com
H.H. The XIV Dalai Lama Gives Public Talk on Non-Violence at Loyola University on April 26, 2012
At the invitation of TIBETcenter, a not-for-profit Tibetan art and culture organization, H.H. the Dalai Lama will return to Chicago on April 26, 2012, for a public talk on the topic of non-violence. Loyola University is donating space for the event, to be held at the Gentile Arena on the university's Lake Shore Campus. Approximately 4,000 tickets will be available for purchase by the general public, with an additional 452 (113x4) tickets provided free to students in grades 11 and 12 throughout Illinois.
The Tibetan community in Illinois will welcome His Holiness through a traditional Tibetan style reception. The reception will showcase traditional Tibetan costumes and jewelry through the participation of 76 local Tibetans of all ages. As numbers hold special significance in Tibetan culture, the number 76 was selected to match the age of His Holiness. This group will perform an auspicious song for His Holiness in slow motion, and two children (a boy and a girl) will perform a Droso Chemar offering, an auspicious offering made in connection with Losar, the Tibetan New Year, and in according reception to high Lamas.
The public will be ushered into the event 1-2 hours prior to His Holiness' 9:30 a.m. appearance, with tight security checks in place. Beginning at 8:00 a.m, attendees will enjoy sacred chants and musical performances, which will be offered as a part of this special event.
H.H. the Dalai Lama’s talk will be preceded by a segment highlighting three winners of an essay contest, wherein 11th grade high school students will respond to the following essay question selected by His Holiness, “How can an attitude of non-violence counteract the prevalence of violence in our families, in our communities and in international relations; and how can we as individuals cultivate and promote such at attitude?”
Winners will read their essays to His Holiness and the audience, receive a certificate and $1,000 prize, five tickets each to invite family and friends, and the opportunity to ask the first questions of His Holiness following his talk. The Principals of the high schools of the three winning contestants will be invited to attend and receive a key to the TIBET INFORMATION BOX, which includes abundant materials on Tibet and H.H. the Dalai Lama to encourage expanded use by teachers. The Tibet Information Box will also be available by loan to teachers planning projects in Tibet. Other attendees to be invited will include 226 girls and 226 boys from Illinois high schools, with even representation from grades 11 and 12, in strict accordance with guidelines released to participating schools and posted on TIBETcenter web site.
Following coverage of event expenses, proceeds will be disbursed to 14 projects identified by the TIBETcenter, including:
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Organization |
Location |
Purpose |
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Tibetan Youth Congress, CENTREX |
Dharamsala, India |
Educational, social, and cultural activities |
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Tibetan Women’s Association, CENTREX |
Dharamsala, India |
Education, social, and cultural activities |
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Gu-Chu-Sum |
Dharamsala, India |
Welfare activities for former Tibetan Political Prisoners |
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Tibetan Nuns Project |
Dharamsala, India |
Educational and welfare needs |
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Thangtong Lugar Tibetan Performing Arts |
Dharamsala, India |
Promotion of Tibetan art and culture |
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Central Council of Tibetan Medicine |
Dharamsala, India |
Publications and conferences |
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Retired Staff Home of Men-Tsee-Khang |
Chauntra, India |
Recreational programs |
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Department of Health |
Dharamsala, India |
Eradication of tuberculosis in Tibetan Refugee Community |
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Tibetan Welfare Office |
Dharamsala, India |
Special unforeseen programs |
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Men-Tsee-Khang |
Dharmasala, India |
Medical fund for the poor and needy |
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Dance and Music groups of Tibetan Associations |
Boston, Chicago, Madison, and Minneapolis |
Promotion of Tibetan arts |
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Basic Education Fund of Tibetan Children’s Educational and Welfare Fund |
Dharamsala, India |
Education of Tibetan youth |
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Charitable Trust |
India |
Corpus donation |
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START (Senior Tibetans Assistance Resource Tank) |
Chicago, Illinois |
Corpus donation |
TIBETcenter was founded in January, 1999, with the blessing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It sponsors lectures, workshops, classes, live demonstrations of Tibetan arts and crafts, performances and events to educate the public about the ancient culture of Tibet. These programs often feature visiting Lamas, monks, nuns, traditional Tibetan doctors and astrologers, artisans and craftsmen, performers and Tibetologists.
Tickets for the public will be available at $120, $80, and $40 from TIBETcenter. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Updates, Rules for the essay contest, and Free Tickets for grades 11 and 12 are available through the TIBETcenter web-site and the TIBETcenter list serv.
For information: www.TIBETcenterchicago.org
Contact: tibetcenter@aol.com
Phone: 847-492-0809
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04/10/10 Contact: Tashi T. Phuri 847-492-0809 TIBETcenter presents “WOMEN OF TIBET CONCERT” followed by Silent Auction at Levy Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston (just south of Oakton) on Saturday, June 12 at 6:30pm. Sonam Lhamo and Tenzin Dolma from New York, Khachoe Pema, Tenzin Nordon Langchung, and Tenzin Dolkar from Chicago, and Tenzin Dadon from Skokie will entertain you with relaxation songs and music, and create awareness for our unique performing art-in-exile. Tickets are on sale: $20.00 ($15.00 TIBETcenter members) with 20% discount in April. Doors open at 6:15pm for those who come for the concert (6:30 to 7:45pm), and 7:30pm for those who come only for the Silent Auction (7:45 to 9:00pm) TIBETcenter is a 501c3 not-for-profit Tibetan art and culture organization. It endeavors to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Tibet, as well as providing a venue for Tibetan studies. The organization was founded in January 1999 with the blessing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. TIBETcenter sponsors lectures, workshops, classes, live demonstrations of Tibetan arts and crafts, performances and events to educate the public about the ancient culture of Tibet. Often, these programs involve visiting Lamas, monks, nuns, traditional Tibetan doctors and astrologers, artisans and craftsmen, performers and Tibetologists. # # end # #
04/01/10
Contact: Tashi T. Phuri
847-492-0809
TIBETcenter presents Senior Tibetan Astrologer Jhampa Kalsang returns to give Personal Consultations at 828 Dempster, Evanston IL 60202 from Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6. This is Dr. Jhampa Kalsang’s 21st visit to Chicago.
Tibetan astrology is a synthetic assemblage of beliefs from India and China, as well as Buddhist ideas. Astrology is as ancient as Tibet's medical practices, and even today the astrologer holds a key role in society, providing counsel in time of need and for major events in the lives of the people, king and nation.
CONSULTATION
Professional calculations and readings done on Individual's natal birth chart (life horoscope), Health horoscope, Yearly prognostication (yearly horoscope), Business/Career moves, Love relationship, etc. Each consultation will last for an hour. Chart is prepared 1-2 days ahead of the appointment date, so please call or Email to give the date, time and place of birth. If the place of birth is not a well-known one, then please give its longitude or the name of the nearest city/town. For an hour consultation, the charge is $145.00. A CD recording of predictions, replies to queries, and antidotes, if any, are given with the chart at no extra cost.
ABOUT ASTROLOGER JHAMPA KALSANG:
Jhampa Kalsang, Ph.D., graduated in 1989 from the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute of H.H. the Dalai Lama, in Dharamasala, India. He completed a full course of study and six years of training in Tibetan studies with an emphasis on traditional Tibetan astronomy, astrology, medical astrology and Buddhist philosophy. He is the past senior lecturer in Tibetan Astrology at the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Mr. Kalsang has spent the last six years teaching, lecturing and attending conferences in America, Italy, France, Germany and Spain. He is a co-author of Tibetan Astronomy & Astrology and has published his book titled, “Tibetan Astro-science”.
TIBETcenter is a 501c3 not-for-profit Tibetan art and culture organization. It endeavors to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Tibet, as well as providing a venue for Tibetan studies. The organization was founded in January 1999 with the blessing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
TIBETcenter sponsors lectures, workshops, classes, live demonstrations of Tibetan arts and crafts, performances and events to educate the public about the ancient culture of Tibet. Often, these programs involve visiting Lamas, monks, nuns, traditional Tibetan doctors and astrologers, artisans and craftsmen, performers and Tibetologists.
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03/01/10
Contact: Tashi T. Phuri
847-492-0809
TIBETcenter presents author Emi Kiyosaki on Sat, March 27 (7:30 – 8:45pm) at Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St. to talk on “Rich Brother Rich Sister: Two Different Paths to God, Money and Happiness” which she co-authored with her brother, Robert Kiyosaki, best selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad:.
Emi, who also goes by her ordained name, Venerable Tenzin Kacho, is an American of Japanese ancestry and is from Hawaii. Pursuing her studies and practice in Tibetan Buddhism she became a Buddhist nun and was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1985. For six years, Tenzin was the Buddhist Chaplain at the US Air Force Academy and has an MA in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan Language from Naropa University.
Currently, Tenzin Kacho is a teacher at Thubten Dhargye Ling Buddhist Center in Long Beach, California and a hospice chaplain at Torrance Memorial Medical Center Home Health. She co-authored a book, Rich Brother Rich Sister, with her brother, Robert Kiyosaki, on their different paths to happiness.
The cost for the talk is $15.00. Book signing follows the talk. Proceeds benefit TIBETcenter’s BUILDING FUND. Event space is donated by Evanston Arts Depot.
TIBETcenter is a 501c3 not-for-profit Tibetan art and culture organization. It endeavors to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Tibet, as well as providing a venue for Tibetan studies. The organization was founded in January 1999 with the blessing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
TIBETcenter sponsors lectures, workshops, classes, live demonstrations of Tibetan arts and crafts, performances and events to educate the public about the ancient culture of Tibet. Often, these programs involve visiting Lamas, monks, nuns, traditional Tibetan doctors and astrologers, artisans and craftsmen, performers and Tibetologists.
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