Special Events
The Kalachakra for World Peace is first and foremost a spiritual gathering. For Tibetans, such a gathering offers not only an occasion to renew and reinforce our Buddhist spiritual heritage but also has historically provided an opportunity to reaffirm our shared linguistic and cultural identity. For non-Tibetans, it offers spiritual renewal through deepened understanding of Buddhist philosophy, thoughts and practices, the opportunity to open a meaningful connection with the vast and profound Kalachakra practice, as well as the chance to become more acquainted with Tibetan culture. There will also be a Tibetan Marketplace!
Thousands of people from around the world will gather to attend the Kalachakra in Washington, DC. As the host of the event, the Capital Area Tibetan Association wants to ensure that your visit to the capital will not only be spiritually meaningful but memorable in all ways possible. We are in the process of planning and developing a wide-ranging program of Special Events that include explorations of Buddhist philosophy, meditations, explanations of esoteric Tibetan medicine and entertaining cultural presentations. Our hope and intention is to provide events that will hopefully reflect and expand upon the varied interests of our attendees.
Some of the events you might expect to enjoy during the course of the Kalachakra include:
| A Birthday Celebration held at 9001 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA | |
| July 6th from 6:30pm-11:00pm |
"Trungkar," an evening of Tibetan Cultural Performances and Music in celebration of the 76th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
| Events held at the International Ballroom, Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington DC 20009 - unless noted otherwsie | |
| July 9th from 6:30pm-11:00pm |
"Dance from the Roof of the World," a traditional Tibetan Dance by |
| July 12th from 6:30pm-11:00pm |
"The Life of Milarepa, " an opera based on the life of legendary Tibetan ascetic Milarepa, presented by members of the TIPA |
| July 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm |
A Talk by Samdong Rinpoche to the Tibetan Community |
July 14th from 6:30pm-7:45pm |
"A Talk by Katri Samdong Rinpoche" Samdhong Rinpoche Prime Minister in Exile Date: Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 6.30pm Held at: Harry Harding Auditorium, RSVP REQUIRED: The Harry Harding Auditorium seats 300. To RSVP, please fill out the form |
| July 15th from 6:30pm-11:00pm |
"A Night in Old Tibet: Tibetan Folk Dance and Song" performed by the members of TIPA |
| July 16th from 6:30pm-11:00pm |
"A Night of Music" a concert by contemporary Tibetan musicians |
| Event held Downstairs at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue • 600 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 ( 2 blocks from Verizon Center) | |
| July 11th from 6:30pm-9:00pm |
"New Directions in Tibetan Political Culture" (a panel discussion) |
Evening Dharma at the Kalachakra
The following luminaries in the field of the Dharma and the Kalachakra will offer a selection of talks, group discussions, and question-and-answer sessions. They will offer their insights into aspects of Buddhism in general and the Kalachakra Empowerment specifically.
All events will be General Admission, first-come, first-seated, from 6:30 to 8 PM. A donation of $5.00 would be appreciated.
UPDATE: Evening Dharma Talks will now be held at the Verizon Center. The 11th and 12th begin at 4:30pm and the 13th, 14th and 15th begin at 5:30pm. Times may vary slightly based upon when His Holiness leaves the stage.
(Note: All Evening Dharma events will be on a donation basis, and offer General Admission seating.)
| DATE | PRESENTER(S) | TOPIC |
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July 7 |
Alexander Berzin |
Orientation To Buddhism and the Kalachakra |
| Speaker Bio | Audio | Photo | ||
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July 9 |
Thupten Jinpa |
Under the Buddhist Umbrella: |
| Speaker Bio | Video | Photo | ||
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July 11 |
ven. Thubten Chodron |
Buddhism, Empowerments, and Everyday Life |
| Speaker Bio | Photo | ||
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July 12 |
Alexander Berzin, |
Deepening your Kalachakra Views: |
| Speaker Bio | Audio | Photo | ||
| Sofia Stril-Rever, | ||
| Speaker Bio | ||
| Vesna Wallace | ||
| Speaker bio | Photo | ||
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July 13 |
HE Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche |
Bodhicitta |
| Speaker Bio | Video | Photo | ||
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July 14 |
Robert Thurman |
Supreme Goodness as Power: |
| Speaker Bio | Video | Photo | ||
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July 15* |
ven. Jhado Rinpoche |
Practicing Kalachakra Six-Session |
| Speaker Bio | Photo |
The Culture of Tibet: an Abiding Treasure
A variety of evening events featuring cultural performances, political discussions,
and informative lectures will be held at the Washington Hilton, our Flagship Hotel.
From music to educational panels, our participants will present a varied, enjoyable
and substantive program, including presentations by the incoming and outgoing
Kalon Tripas (Chief of the Tibetan Cabinet). Details will be posted soon.
