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2007 U.S. Tour
The dates below were hosted and organized by Partnerships for Change.

  CITY
DATE
DETAILS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
June 15
FRIDAY
3:00 PM

Welcoming Reception
San Francisco City Hall
4th Floor Rotunda
Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, and Tibetan High Lamas will deliver an invocation at, and tour, the landmark exhibit "Making the Choice: Bringing Forth an Environmental Renaissance" by SF's Natural World Museum (www.artintoaction.org) at San Francisco City Hall. Please RSVP to attend by e-mailing news@davidperry.com or phoning (415) 693-0583

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Media Contact:
David Perry & Associates, Inc. / David Perry
(415) 693-0583 / cell: (415) 676-7007
news@davidperry.com

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
June 15
FRIDAY
4:15 PM
- 5:15 PM

Public Lecture & Open Dialogue
San Francisco Main Public Library
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
Koret Auditorium – Main Library, Lower Level
All programs at the Library are free. Seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis. No food or drinks inside the auditorium. Jared Blumenfeld, Director of the San Francisco Department of the Environment, will moderate the discussion.
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BERKELEY, CA
June 16
SATURDAY
5:30 PM

The Finnish Brotherhood Hall
1970 Chestnut
Berkeley, CA 94702

5:30 PM - Doors Open
6:30 PM - Nechung Monks Prayer Chanting
7:00 PM - Talk & Blessing by Kuten La.
A Tibetan Cultural Performance by Chaksampa will follow.
8:00 PM - Buffet style Tibetan Dinner

In 1999, on his last US visit, Ven. Thupten Ngodup, the Nechung Kuten founded the Bay Area Nechung Buddhist Center. Kuten La envisioned the Dharma Center as a place where local Tibetans and Westerners could study and practice Tibetan Buddhism without regard to sect. The Bay Area Nechung Buddhist Center, affiliated with the Nechung Monastery in Dharamsala, is now a 501c3 nonprofit religious organization. The Center is dedicated to promoting the culture and wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition to people of all walks of life. All proceeds from the evening will go to benefit the Nechung Buddhist Center: 1036 Evelyn Avenue . Albany . CA 94706 . Ph. 1-510-525-8452 http://www.nechung.com/

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
June 17
SUNDAY
11:00 AM
Long Life Initiation and Fundraiser
Chanting and blessings.
San Francisco Zen Center
(Buddha Hall)
300 Page Street
San Francisco , CA. 94102
Contact Joan Amaral, Office Manager at ccofficemanager@sfzc.org or call 415- 863- 3136 to reserve space.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
June 17
SUNDAY
6:30 PM

Private Fundraising dinner hosted by Ray Blatt. By invitation only in honor of Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Alta Mira Hotel
125 Bukley Ave.
Sausalito 94965
415 332-1350

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BERKELEY, CA
June 18
MONDAY
7:00 PM

Puja dedicated to Nechung, Dharma Protector. Text will be in Tibetan without translation. Welcome to come and meditate.

Nechung Buddhist Center
1036 Evelyn Ave.
Albany 94706
510 525-8452

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BERKELEY, CA
June 19
TUESDAY
7:00 PM
- 8:30 PM

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings.

MahaSiddha Center - Founder: Kali Ma
2328 Channing Way
Berkeley 94704
888 826-8729

Contact: Chandala
info@mahasiddhas.org

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PORTLAND, OR
June 22-27

Private; no public events scheduled.

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LOS ANGELES, CA

L.A. Contact
Dana Walden
323 650-1101
310 430-9831 (mobile)
danagwalden@gmail.com

June 28
THURSDAY
7:00PM

Hosted by Lucy Casado

Welcome Ceremony at the famous Lucy’s El Adobe.  Owner Lucy Casado has hosted Robert F. Kennedy, Cesar Chavez, U.S. Presidents, and numerous Tibetan delegations, including Tibetan sand mandalas constructed in the "Tibetan monks room" where she will welcome Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

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Address:
Lucy's El Adobe Cafe & Restaurant
5536 Melrose Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90038
Contact: Dana Walden, 323-650-1101
Eemail: danagwalden@gmail.com

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LOS ANGELES, CA

L.A. Contact
Dana Walden
323 650-1101
310 430-9831 (mobile)
danagwalden@gmail.com

June 29
FRIDAY
5:30 PM

"The Time is Now"
Conversation between the Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, Don Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj, Head of the Council of Elders of the Maya as well as Head of Indigenous Council of the Americas, and Ruben Saufkie, Hopi Messenger of Water, who will also perform the Eagle Dance. (He will be joined by his thirteen year old son, Jordan). After this dialogue, Venerable Thupten Ngodup will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings. Please join us for this unprecedented event.

...and a music concert with:

  • Sacred chanting by Tibetan monks
  • Cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick (website...)
  • Inner Voice (website...)

$25 suggested donation

Golden Bridge Yoga
Founder: Gurmukh
6322 De Longpre Ave.
Los Angeles 90028
Contact: Sadasimran
www.goldenbridgeyoga.com

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LOS ANGELES, CA

L.A. Contact
Dana Walden
323 650-1101
310 430-9831 (mobile)
danagwalden@gmail.com

June 30
SATURDAY
11:00 AM

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will offer Long Life Initiation to remove obstacles, promote healing and long life; and will offer blessings.

...and music with:

  • Sacred chanting by Tibetan monks
  • Cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick (website...)
  • Inner Voice

$25 suggested donation

Golden Bridge Yoga
6322 De Longpre Ave.
Los Angeles 90028
Contact: Sadasimran
www.goldenbridgeyoga.com

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ASPEN, CO
July 1
SUNDAY

1:00 PM: Fire Puja on Aspen Mountain. Everyone is welcome. Puja will be held just below the Sundeck resturant at the ski patrol hut. The gondola will take you up to the top in 15 minutes.

5:30 PM: Public Talk. Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will offer the indigenous spiritual wisdom of Tibet on many pressing challenges to the earth, its peoples, and our collective well-being. Reception to follow with appetizers in the lower level of the church.

...and music with:

  • Sacred chanting by Tibetan monks
  • Cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick (website...)

Aspen Chapel (above the roundabout).

Contact E-mail: patricia@bukur.com
Contact Phone: 970.948.9936

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DENVER, CO
July 2
MONDAY
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM

FREE Public Lecture & Open Dialogue...
"PEACE: A DREAM UNFOLDING"
Denver's 2007 Summer of Peace campaign includes a series of public events and targeted efforts to prevent violence and channel Denver-area youth into positive summer activities. Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, joins Denver government and civic leaders in addressing the value of non-violence as a critical element in living a life where one's potential may be fully realized.

...and music with:

  • Sacred chanting by Tibetan monks
  • Cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick (website...)

Baha'i Denver Center
225 E Bayaud Ave
Denver, CO 80209 ~ MAP IT
Contact E-mail: dseals@netscape.com
Contact Phone: 303-514-1505

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DENVER, CO

July 3
TUESDAY
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM

Doors open at 6:00PM
Please arrive early

Meditation Fundraiser for Deyang Monastery
We stand on the threshold of an important transition for our planet. It is perhaps as important as the emergence of life itself. The key to this shift is the development of spiritual awareness. Offering healing and blessing chants, Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, and his attendant monks will lead a meditation focused on strengthening service to our planet during this unprecedented era of global chaos ...and awakening.

Invocation by cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick (website...)

Bring a meaningful object to be blessed after the meditation by Venerable Thupten Ngodup. All funds collected will be donated to the Deyang Monestary building fund.*

ADMISSION: $30 first 50 people; $15 overflow (out of line of sight of Venerable Thupten Ngodup and the monks). Donations in excess of these amounts are encouraged. We are prepared to accept only checks and cash.
Learn more about Deyang Monastery...

Please bring a pillow to sit on. Chairs will be available for individuals who cannot sit on the floor No food or drink allowed accept for water. Water will also be available for purchase.

LOCATION: Metaphysical Research Society
1001 East 7th Avenue
Denver, CO  80218 ~ MAP IT
INFO: manny@1clan.net

* with a percentage going to the Metaphysical Research Society for generously donating their facilities for this event.

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RED FEATHER LAKES, CO

July 4
TUESDAY
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM

Hosted by Shambala Mountain Center

FREE Public Lecture & Open Dialogue...
After receiving a private tour of the Shambala Mountain Center grounds, including The Great Stupa, Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will offer the indigenous spiritual wisdom of Tibet on many pressing challenges to the earth, its peoples, and our collective well-being. This is a great way to celebrate Independance Day in a truly meaningful manner!

...and music with:

  • Sacred chanting by Tibetan monks
  • Cellist, Michael Fitzpatrick (website...)

Attendees should plan to make a day of it and enjoy the pristine 600-acre mountain valley meditation retreat center, a sanctuary and training ground for body, mind and spirit. Individuals planning to eat lunch and/or dinner at the Shambala Mountain Center must call ahead and make reservations, so that the kitchen is prepared to serve them.

Shambala Mountain Center
4921 County Rd 68-C
Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545
Tel: 970-881-2184 — Fax: 970-881-2909
e-mail: info@shambhalamountain.org
web: http://www.shambhalamountain.org

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NOTE: Please prepare for inclement weather as the Colorado mountains can be sunny one moment, and rainy the next.

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CHICAGO, IL
July 8
SUNDAY
4:00 PM

Lake Street Church
Evanston, IL

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings. Program followed by dinner.

Address:
Lake Street Church
607 Lake Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Ph: (847) 864-2181
Fax: (847) 864-3376
www.lakestreet.org

contact: Ann-Louise Haak, Associate Minister (773-484-3302) e-mail: alhaak@lakestreet.org

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LOUISVILLE, KY

July 10
TUESDAY
7:30 PM

Hosted by the Muhammad Ali Center

Reception and formal program featuring Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Muhammad Ali Center
144 N. 6th Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Contact: Michael J. Fox, President & CEO
email: mfox@alicenter.org
phone: 502-992-5300
www.alicenter.org

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WASHINGTON, DC
July 12
THURSDAY
3:30PM

Prayers for Mindful Action on Global Warming
An interfaith program of the Cathedral College

With the Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle. Hosted by the Reverend Canon Steve Huber, Vicar. Refreshments to follow.

Great Choir
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016-5098
(202) 537-2211
cathedralcollege@cathedral.org

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BALTIMORE, MD
July 13
FRIDAY
Time: TBA

Talk with Nechung Kuten
“Historical Significance of Nechung Oracle to Tibet and Buddhism”

Followed by Blessings, Sacred Chants by Monks, and Michael Fitzpatrick on Cello (website...)

Ja Ling Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Center
1417 E. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21231

Contact: Barbara Apolonio
jalingcenter@aol.com
443 629-9072

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WASHINGTON, DC
July 14
SATURDAY
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM

Unity of Washington DC
Minister: Silvia Sumter
700 “A” St. NE 20002
202 543-1414
www.unitywdc.org

Blessings by Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, Sacred Chants by Monks and Michael Fitzpatrick on Cello (website...)

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BALTIMORE, MD
July 15
SUNDAY
2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM

Talk by Nechung Kuten on Global Warming and personal responsibility.

Followed by Sacred Chants by Monks and Michael Fitzpatrick on Cello (website...)

Tibetan Meditation Center
9301 Gambrill Park Rd.
Frederick, 21702
301 473-5750
www.drikungtmc.org

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NEW YORK, NY

July 19
THURSDAY
7:30PM

Hosted by Tibet House

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings.

Music By: Inner Voice

Tibet House
22 15th Street
New York , NY

Contact: Ganden Thurman
212.807.0563
gthurman@tibethouse.org
www.tibethouse.org

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NEW YORK, NY

July 21
SATURDAY

Hosted by Nechung Foundation of New York

Morning Program 9-12AM:
- Prayer Service
- Offering for Guru Rinpoche
- Long Life Puja

Afternoon Program 2-5PM:
- Public Meeting
- Blessing by Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Music By: Inner Voice (www.innervoice.com)

LOCATION:
Tibet House
22 15th Street
New York , NY
212.807.0563
www.tibethouse.org

This event is sponsored by Nechung Foundation of New York, but held at the Tibet House.

For info call (212) 388-9784 or email us at info@nechungnyc.org ~ web: www.nechungnyc.org

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MIAMI, FL

August 1
WEDNESDAY
8:00 AM -
11:00 AM

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings.

Continental Breakfast Included

Mandarin Oriental, Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131

Suggested Donation of $75
(no one is turned away)

Advanced reservations required.
Please RSVP to atorres@mohg.com.

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MIAMI, FL
August 1
WEDNESDAY
8:00 PM

IMPORTANT - LOCATION CHANGE: 

Room E-352
University of Miami Law School
1311 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124

Due to the venue change, PRIOR RESERVATIONS CANNOT BE HONORED. Please plan to arrive early! Doors will open at 7:30 PM.

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will offer the rare and auspicious "Vajra Kilaya" Blessing, in addition to a "Dharma Talk".

...and music with:

Hosted by the Tibetan Institute and Library

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL

August 2
THURSDAY
6:00 PM

Private dinner by invitation only in honor of Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Hosted by Rina Stein, Will Stein, Ilonka Harezi, and Courtland Reeves

Pinnacle
17555 Colins Avenue,
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160

Music by Inner Voice, www.innervoice.com

Doors open 6 PM ... NO ENTRANCE after 8:30 PM for rest of evening’s presentations and entertainment.

For more information contact: bryan@innervoice.com

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MIAMI, FL
August 3
FRIDAY
7:00 PM

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings.

Music by Inner Voice, www.innervoice.com

Address:
Unity on the Bay
411 NE 21st Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
(305) 573-9191

See http://www.unityonthebay.org/parking.html for special parking information. Arrive EARLY!!! First-Come, First-Seated.

For more information contact: bryan@innervoice.com

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MOUNT SHASTA, CA
August 4
SATURDAY
7:00 PM

Hosted by Wonderland Inc.

Private dinner by invitation only in honor of Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Contact: Denali Jordan
530.926.9999
luna@wonderlandinc.net

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MOUNT SHASTA, CA
August 5
SUNDAY
9:00 AM

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will speak on Global Warming and personal responsibility and offer healing and blessings.

Spiritwalkers
1520 Shasta Acres Road
Mount Shasta, California

Contact: Denali Jordan or Luna Russo
530.926.9999
luna@wonderlandinc.net

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MOUNT SHASTA, CA

August 5
SUNDAY
12:00 PM

Hosted by Lesa and Lane Michel

Private lunch by invitation only in honor of Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Contact: Denali Jordan or Lesa Michel
530.926.9999
luna@wonderlandinc.net

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MOUNT SHASTA, CA
August 5
SUNDAY
5:00 PM

Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, will offer healing and blessings. By invitation only.

Contact: Denali Jordan or Luna Russo
530.926.9999
luna@wonderlandinc.net

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MOUNT SHASTA, CA
August 5
SUNDAY
7:30 PM

Private dinner by invitation only in honor of Venerable Thupten Ngodup, the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle.

Contact: Denali Jordan
530.926.9999
luna@wonderlandinc.net

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
August 6-7

Private meetings and returning to India.

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