Dalai Lama Teaching – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture – Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center – Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

| July 22, 2010

Date of Visit: October 24, 2010

Location: Toronto, Canada – Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

Topic: Teaching on Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

Ticket Information: www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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Teaching in Toronto, Canada on October 24: His Holiness will give a teaching on Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema) organized by Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center. Contact Websites: www.tcccgc.org and www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Toronto Oct 2010:

-Public Talk: Oct. 22: Human Approaches to World Peace

-Inauguration Ceremony Oct. 23: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

-Tibetan Audience: Oct 23- Tibetan Audience with His Holiness.

No translations services provided.

-Teaching Oct. 24: Long Life Empowerment and Ceremony
Teaching on Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

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October 24, 2010

Long Life Initiation Ceremony [Tibetan: Tsewang]
The Eight Verses of Training the Mind Teaching [Tibetan: Lojong Tsig Gye-ma]

On Sunday October 24, 2010 the following will take place at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre:

Long Life Empowerment – Tsewang
Long Life Ceremony – Tenshug (Jointly sponsored by CTAO & Tsengdok Monastery, Vancouver)
Mind Training Teaching – Lojong

His Holiness will offer a Long Life Empowerment ~ Tsewang. An empowerment creates the necessary conditions for the development in us of the same qualities as the Buddha. This initiation is open to all, and can also be received by non-Buddhists as a blessing.

The Long Life Ceremony or the practice of Tenshug has existed for a long time in the Buddhist tradition. It consists of a religious offering destined to request a spiritual Master to live for a long time, so that he can work for the welfare of all beings as long as possible. This ceremony realized by the Tibetan community of Ontario and Tsengdok Monastery, Vancouver are a great occasion to pray for the long live of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and at the same time are a unique opportunity for each practitioner to strengthen their connection with His Holiness. The Tibetans who participate in the Tenshug aspire to develop a pure motivation and compromise, reciting as many long life prayers as possible for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is a ceremony open to everyone.

The Long Life ceremony – Tenshug for His Holiness the Dalai Lama is jointly sponsored by the Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario and Tsengdok Monastery, Vancouver.

Lojong - Mind Training Teaching

The Eight Verses of Training the Mind [Tibetan: Lo-jong Tsig Gye-ma], a classic text by Kadam Geshe Langri Thangpa, is a topic that His Holiness frequently chooses to teach.

Lojong (often translated into English as Mind Training) is a practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on the Eight Verses formulated in Tibet by Geshe Langri Thangpa. Practitioners undertake to connect with the world in an unconditionally positive way, and also to take full responsibility for their experience of it. The practice involves redefining, reconceptualizing and reprogramming one’s intent and way of thinking. The practice involves refining and purifying one’s motivations and attitudes – hence “Mind Training”.

It is recommended to read the text before taking the teaching.

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Dalai Lama Teaching – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture – Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center – Long Life Initiation Ceremony

| July 22, 2010

Date of Visit: October 24, 2010

Location: Toronto, Canada – Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

Topic: Long Life Initiation Ceremony

Ticket Information: www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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Teaching in Toronto, Canada on October 24: His Holiness will give a teaching on Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema) organized by Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center. Contact Websites: www.tcccgc.org and www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Toronto Oct 2010:

-Public Talk: Oct. 22: Human Approaches to World Peace

-Inauguration Ceremony Oct. 23: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

-Tibetan Audience: Oct 23- Tibetan Audience with His Holiness.

No translations services provided.

-Teaching Oct. 24: Long Life Empowerment and Ceremony
Teaching on Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

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October 24, 2010

Long Life Initiation Ceremony [Tibetan: Tsewang]
The Eight Verses of Training the Mind Teaching [Tibetan: Lojong Tsig Gye-ma]

On Sunday October 24, 2010 the following will take place at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre:

Long Life Empowerment – Tsewang
Long Life Ceremony – Tenshug (Jointly sponsored by CTAO & Tsengdok Monastery, Vancouver)
Mind Training Teaching – Lojong

His Holiness will offer a Long Life Empowerment ~ Tsewang. An empowerment creates the necessary conditions for the development in us of the same qualities as the Buddha. This initiation is open to all, and can also be received by non-Buddhists as a blessing.

The Long Life Ceremony or the practice of Tenshug has existed for a long time in the Buddhist tradition. It consists of a religious offering destined to request a spiritual Master to live for a long time, so that he can work for the welfare of all beings as long as possible. This ceremony realized by the Tibetan community of Ontario and Tsengdok Monastery, Vancouver are a great occasion to pray for the long live of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and at the same time are a unique opportunity for each practitioner to strengthen their connection with His Holiness. The Tibetans who participate in the Tenshug aspire to develop a pure motivation and compromise, reciting as many long life prayers as possible for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It is a ceremony open to everyone.

The Long Life ceremony – Tenshug for His Holiness the Dalai Lama is jointly sponsored by the Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario and Tsengdok Monastery, Vancouver.

Lojong - Mind Training Teaching

The Eight Verses of Training the Mind [Tibetan: Lo-jong Tsig Gye-ma], a classic text by Kadam Geshe Langri Thangpa, is a topic that His Holiness frequently chooses to teach.

Lojong (often translated into English as Mind Training) is a practice in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition based on the Eight Verses formulated in Tibet by Geshe Langri Thangpa. Practitioners undertake to connect with the world in an unconditionally positive way, and also to take full responsibility for their experience of it. The practice involves redefining, reconceptualizing and reprogramming one’s intent and way of thinking. The practice involves refining and purifying one’s motivations and attitudes – hence “Mind Training”.

It is recommended to read the text before taking the teaching.

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Dalai Lama Visit – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture – Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center – Inauguration of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center

| July 22, 2010

Date of Visit: October 23, 2010

Location: Toronto, Canada – Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center

Topic: Inauguration of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center

Ticket Information: www.tcccgc.org and www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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Inauguration Ceremony in Toronto, Canada on October 23: His Holiness will be inaugurating the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center organized by Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center. Contact Websites: www.tcccgc.org and www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Toronto Oct 2010:

-Public Talk: Oct. 22: Human Approaches to World Peace

-Inauguration Ceremony Oct. 23: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

-Tibetan Audience: Oct 23- Tibetan Audience with His Holiness.

No translations services provided.

-Teaching Oct. 24: Long Life Empowerment and Ceremony
Teaching on Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

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October 23, 2010

Grand Opening Ceremony of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre (Gangjong Choedenling)

The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre is honoured to have the presence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama once again in Toronto for the official opening ceremony of the newly renovated Centre. His Holiness will unveil 50,000 square feet of renovated space. Enhancements to the space were made possible by funding provided by the Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada, local Tibetan community fundraising and with contributions from friends of the TCCC.

Date: Saturday October 23, 2010
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Event: Grand Opening Ceremony of the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre
Location: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre
Tickets: Invitation Only

Tibetan Community Audience

Tibetan His Holiness will hold an audience with the Tibetan community following the Opening Ceremonies. This event will be delivered in Tibetan language only. Advance registration is mandatory.

Date: Saturday October 23, 2010
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Event: Tibetan Community Audience
Location: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre
Tickets: $50.00 (Tickets will go on sale from July 14, 2010.)

Registration: Registration is mandatory

Dalai Lama Visit – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture – Rogers Centre – public talk on Approaches to World Peace

| July 22, 2010

Date of Visit: October 22, 2o1o

Location: Toronto, Canada – Rogers Centre

Topic: public talk on Approaches to World Peace

Ticket Information: www.tcccgc.org and www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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Public Talk in Toronto, Canada on October 22: His Holiness will give a public talk on Approaches to World Peace in the afternoon, organized by Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center. Contact Websites: www.tcccgc.org and www.dalailamatoronto2010.org

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Toronto Oct 2010:

-Public Talk: Oct. 22: Human Approaches to World Peace

-Inauguration Ceremony Oct. 23: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

-Tibetan Audience: Oct 23- Tibetan Audience with His Holiness.

No translations services provided.

-Teaching Oct. 24: Long Life Empowerment and Ceremony
Teaching on Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

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October 22, 2010

Public Talk at Rogers Centre: Human Approaches to World Peace

Once again, the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre is honoured to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Toronto. Thank you for your interest in learning about the events organized during His Holiness’ visit from October 22 to 25, 2010.

To purchase tickets for the Public Talk event at the Rogers Cenre go to www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling (416) 870-8000.

Date: Friday October 22, 2010
Time: 2:30
Gates open: 1:00pm (Please arrive early to go through security.)
Event: Public Talk: “Human Approaches to World Peace”
Location: Rogers Centre

Ticket prices are $20, $30, $40 and $50.
Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more may be obtained by calling Group Sales at (416) 341-2255 or groupsales@rogerscentre.com.

The use of flash photography and professional equipment such as a telephoto lens over 75 mm is prohibited. Video or audio recording is not permitted. Only small digital point-and-shoot cameras will be allowed inside the building. Rogers Centre will reserve the right to confiscate any tape or film that is used during an event to prevent illegal sale of the public talk.

In today’s modern world, science and technology play vital roles in bringing unprecedented material comfort to the lives of human beings. However, the basic human problems of suffering, fear and tension still remain and form part of our daily lives. We are still constantly confronted with devastating news such as violence, crime, wars and natural disasters. Thus, it is only logical to try to strike a balance between material developments on the one hand and the development of spiritual, human values on the other hand. In order to bring about this great adjustment, we need to revive our humanitarian values. His Holiness will share his personal outlook on how we may bring about peace not only on a personal level but at the community and world wide level.

Dalai Lama Symposium – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture – University of Toronto – Cognitive Science, Mindfulness and Consciousness

| July 22, 2010

Date of Visit: October 22, 2010

Location: Toronto, Canada – University of Toronto

Topic: Symposium on Cognitive Science, Mindfulness and Consciousness

Ticket Information:

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Keynote Address in Toronto, Canada on October 22: His Holiness will participate in a Symposium on Cognitive Science, Mindfulness and Consciousness at the University of Toronto.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Toronto Oct 2010:

-Public Talk: Oct. 22: Human Approaches to World Peace

-Inauguration Ceremony Oct. 23: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre

-Tibetan Audience: Oct 23- Tibetan Audience with His Holiness.

No translations services provided.

-Teaching Oct. 24: Long Life Empowerment and Ceremony
Teaching on Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema)

Dalai Lama Visit – Atlanta, Georgia – Schedule, Tickets, Public Talk & Lecture – Emory University – Woodruff Physical Education Center – Town-hall Conversation: Questions for the Dalai Lama from the Emory Community

| July 22, 2010

Date of Visit: October 19, 2010, 10:00 -12:00 p.m. (noon)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia – Emory University – Woodruff Physical Education Center

Topic: THE PROFESSOR’S OFFICE HOURS: Town-hall Conversation: Questions for the Dalai Lama from the Emory Community

Ticket Information: www.dalailama.emory.edu

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Panel Discussion in Atlanta, GA, USA on October 19: His Holiness will participate in a panel discussion on Spirituality, Creativity and Arts at Emory University. Contact Website: www.dalailama.emory.edu

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The Visit 2010

His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama returns to the Emory University campus Oct. 17-19, 2010, in his capacity as Presidential Distinguished Professor, the only university appointment accepted by the 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate and leader of the Tibetan people.

The Dalai Lama will participate in a series of public events, including programs on science research and meditation, creativity and spirituality, an interfaith dialogue and a teaching for the Buddhist community on compassion.  We invite you to explore the many event opportunities and hope that you will join us in October.


OVERVIEW OF EVENTS

Click on any event (or use the menu on the left) to learn more or purchase tickets.


THE CREATIVE JOURNEY:
Artists in Conversation with the Dalai Lama about Spirituality and Creativity
Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Brief Description: Listen to Pulitzer Prize–winning author Alice Walker and award-winning composer Philip Glass—as well as other to-be-announced artists—as they converse with the Dalai Lama on the symbiotic relationship between spirituality and the arts.

COMPASSION MEDITATION:
Mapping Current Research and Charting Future Directions
Monday, October 18, 2010, 9:30–11:30 a.m. (Session 1) and
1:30–3:30 p.m. (Session 2)
This event will bring together researchers from leading universities to map the current field of compassion meditation research and to chart future directions as well as to discuss implementing this knowledge in educational and clinical settings. The Dalai Lama will participate fully in both sessions.

International Conference on Tibetan Buddhism
Monday, October 18 (opening reception), Tuesday October, 19 and Wednesday, October 20 (Conference Sessions)
Brief Description: The first of its kind and scope, the International Tibetan Buddhism Conference will bring together the preeminent leaders, teachers, scholars, and translators of Tibetan Buddhism from both traditionally Tibetan Buddhist areas and western countries to engage in substantive discussion about the current state of Tibetan Buddhism in the modern world and how best to move forward collectively. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will inaugurate the conference and preside over the opening session.
Registration to this conference will include a complementary admission to the “Teaching to the Buddhist Community” event detailed below.

INTERFAITH SUMMIT ON HAPPINESS: Understanding and Promoting Happiness in Today’s Society
THE REGULAR TICKETS TO THIS EVENT ARE SOLD OUT. A FEW GOLD/RED TICKETS REMAIN THROUGH

Sunday, October 17, 2010, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Brief Description: His Holiness the Dalai Lama will open the forum with an address followed by responses from The Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth; and George Washington University Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr, a world-renowned scholar on Islam. Krista Tippett, host and producer of the award-winning public radio program Speaking of Faith, will moderate a discussion among the Dalai Lama and other panelists immediately following their formal presentations.

TEACHING TO THE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY:
The Practice of Compassion
Sunday, October 17, 2010, 9–10:30 a.m.
Brief Description: This teaching will offer a coveted opportunity to witness a teaching to the region’s Buddhist community. The Dalai Lama will explain the nature of compassion and the practices for cultivating it as understood in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Tickets available July 6th.

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THE PROFESSOR’S OFFICE HOURS:
Questions for the Dalai Lama from the Emory Community

Emory students, faculty, and staff gather for a town-hall style conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Questions representing the breadth and depth of Emory’s academic community will be posed to the Dalai Lama, Emory University’s Presidential Distinguished Professor. Emory’s President James W. Wagner will moderate the conversation.