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Events and Tickets
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Photos coming soon. Mind and Life XV slides and event transcripts currently not available. Sign up for our mailing list for notice if and when they are released.
To purchase a commemorative t-shirt or program, please contact the Emory Bookstore at (404) 727-6222.
Public Events
Exhibit | Mandala | Conference | Performance | Dinner | Teaching | Summit | Lecture | Public Talk
Other Tibet-related events: Film Festival | Concert | Jew in the Lotus Discussion
Saturday, October 13, 2007
through Sunday, November 25, 2007
Buddha in Paradise: A Celebration in Himalayan Art
An exhibition in honor of the visit and professorship of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Buddha in Paradise brings together sixteen Tibetan thangka paintings inspired by the theme of the Buddhist pure lands, or Sangyey Dakzhing. Created between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, these masterpieces reveal the artistic depth, technical excellence, and transcendental sophistication of Tibetan Buddhist painters over the centuries. The show is on loan from the Rubin Museum of Art in New York.
Venue
Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University.
See their website for directions, parking information, and accessibility.
Ticketing
General Admission
See their website for more information about ticketing and exhibit hours.
Opening Reception
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding invitation to the opening reception on Sunday, October 21st.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
through Saturday, October 27, 2007
The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama
Emory University hosts a selection of works from the traveling exhibition The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama, curated by Randy Jayne Rosenberg. The free exhibition of works in a variety of media by nationally and internationally-renowned contemporary artists from around the world features art inspired by the messages, vision, and values of the Dalai Lama.
Venue
Visual Arts Gallery
See their website for directions, parking information, and accessibility.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Mandala Live Exhibit
The Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet tours consecrate the site of the mandala sand painting with chants, music and mantra recitation. Immediately after the opening ceremony the monks start drawing the line design for the mandala. In honor of the visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and to highlight his lifelong commitment to education of both the heart and the mind, the Avalokiteshvara mandala that will be created. Avalokiteshvara, or Chenrezig as he is known in Tibetan, is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Tibetans regard the Dalai Lamas as the incarnations of Chenrezig.
During the closing ceremony the monks dismantle the mandala and carry it in procession to a flowing body of water, where it is ceremonially poured into the water to send their prayers and blessings for global healing. (More details and photos)
Opening Ceremony – Tuesday, October 16 (limited space)
Noon Opening Ceremony begins
12:30 p.m. Ceremony concludes
Live Exhibition Hours *
Tuesday, October 16th through Tuesday, October 23
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closing Ceremony - Tuesday, October 23
5:30 p.m. Closing ceremony ** NEW TIME
6:00 p.m. Procession to creek by Cox Hall.
Note: His Holiness the Dalai Lama will not be present at these events.
* If you will be driving from outside the Emory Campus we recommend that you view the mandala exhibit
after 5:00 p.m. when parking in the Peavine Parking Structure is both available and complimentary.
Venue
Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC), Emory University. This venue is normally closed to non-gym
members. Please identify yourself at the security desks as attending the mandala exhibit for your temporary access only to gymasium level of the building.
See Venue Details for more information about parking and accessibility.
Ticketing
General Admission
This event is free and open to the public -- No tickets are required. There is limited space for the opening ceremony, and very limited parking (it is in the middle of a normal school/work day). The closing ceremony will now be held OUTSIDE WoodPec in the grass track area in the same location as the security screenings for the other events.
Reserved Section Seating
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred admission at this and other events.
Friday, October 19, 2007
A Concert of Traditional and Contemporary Tibetan Music: Featuring Techung, with Sonam Lhamo,Tsering Phuntsok, and Tenzin Kalsang
7:00 p.m. Doors open
7:30 p.m. Concert begins
9:30 p.m. Concert ends
This evening concert, celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit, will feature Techung – one of most prominent, prolific, and creative Tibetan singer/songwriters and musicians living in exile. In addition to being considered a major force in the preservation of traditional vocal and instrumental music, he is widely respected for his versatility, powerful lyrics, and original scores. Winner of several world music awards, his voice and music have been featured on numerous solo and collaborative albums, the soundtracks of over a dozen films, and in concerts world-wide, including before HH the Dalai Lama’s public talks. Techung will be joined by musicians Sonam Lhamo, Tsering Phuntsok, and Tenzin Kalsang. The entire performance will last approximately two hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
Venue
Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University.
See their website for directions, parking information, and accessibility.
Ticketing
Tickets are SOLD OUT for this concert.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Emory University and the Mind and Life Institute Present:
"Mind and Life XV: Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Treatment of Depression"
Drawing on a wide range of expertise within behavioral sciences and the Buddhist contemplative traditions, this dialogue seeks to understand depression in physiological and cognitive terms so as to explore the possibility that mindful-based therapies, along with techniques to enhance compassion, may prove especially useful in the treatment of depression. This academic conference will feature presentations to the Dalai Lama (who will be participating on-stage, in person, in the entire day-long conference) by invited scientists and scholars from Emory and other Institutions, with a moderated discussion. For full program and conference information, visit www.dalailamaemory.org.
7:00 a.m. Doors open
9:30 a.m. Morning session
12:00 p.m. Lunch break (campus dining & concessions available)
1:30 p.m. Afternoon session
4:00 p.m. Event concludes
Venue
Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC), Emory University.
See Venue Details for more information about parking and accessibility.
See WoodPEC Seating Chart (click here).
Audience Questions
If time permits at the end of this event, the Dalai Lama and other panelists may take audience questions. Becuase of the size of the audiences, these quesitons must be submitted ONLINE prior to the event. Click here to ask your question
Ticketing
Public tickets will be available for purchase on or after July 24, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. At that time, click here to access the ticketing site or call the Box Office at 404.727.5050.
If you are interested in obtaining Continuing Education Credits for this event (currently available for psychology, medicine, and religious professionals, click here BEFORE purchasing your tickets.
General Admission Bleacher Seating
Gymnasium bench-style seating with no seat back. Stadium-style seat cushion provided free of charge for use during event. This elevated seating option can provide great views of the event (even better than the floor seats in many instances). See WoodPEC Seating Chart (click here). The floor seats are sold out.
Regular: $140
Professional (includes continuing education credit*): $165 ($140 + $25 voucher)
Full-time Student**: $70
click here to purchase
Reserved Section Seating
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred seating at this and other events.
* Click here for more details regarding continuing education credits.
** Students will be required to certify eligibility and will be required to show valid school ID at venue for admission with discounted ticket
Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance for World Healing
The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music Sacred Dance performance comprises nine pieces believed to generate energies conducive to world healing. Robed in magnificent costumes and playing traditional Tibetan instruments, the Loseling monks perform ancient temple music and dance for world healing. The entire performance lasts approximately two hours, including comments and a 20-minute intermission. (more details and photos )
A Richard Gere & Drepung Loseling Production
Note: His Holiness the Dalai Lama will not be present at this event.
6:30 p.m. Doors open
7:30 p.m. Performance begins
9:30 p.m. Performance ends
Venue
Glenn Auditorium (inside Glenn Memorial Church), Emory University.
See Venue Details for more information about parking & accessibility.
Tickets
Tickets are SOLD OUT.
General Admission Orchestra & Balcony Seating
Church pew seating. All seating is general admission. The orchestra level will be filled first. Once it is filled to capacity, all remaining ticketed guests will be directed to the balcony.
Reserved Section Seating
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred seating at this and other events.
* Students will be required to certify eligibility and will be required to show valid school ID at venue for admission with discounted ticket
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Introduction to Buddhism
A special teaching by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, requested by Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc. We are happy to inform that His Holiness has decided to deliver this teaching as an introduction to Buddhism in order to make it accessible to a broad audience.
7:30 a.m. Doors open
9:00 a.m. Event begins
10:30 a.m. Event concludes
Venue
Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC), Emory University.
See Venue Details for more information about parking and accessibility.
See WoodPEC Seating Chart (click here).
Ticketing
Tickets will be distributed through the Drepung Loseling Monestary, Inc. Details regarding the distribution timing and method are available www.drepung.org. All guests must have a ticket and all seating will be general admission.
Drepung Loseling Monestary, Inc.
Email: institute@drepung.org
Website: www.drepung.org
Phone: 770-938-9709
First Emory Summit on Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
12:30 p.m. Doors open
2:00 p.m. Event begins
4:00 p.m. Event concludes
Can the religions of the world work together to reduce violent conflict and build peaceful, pluralistic societies? This question is more challenging than ever, as we witness an escalation of global violence invoking religion. To address this challenge, Emory is holding its first in a series of summits on Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding.
At this first summit, we feature on-stage, His Holiness the Dalai Lama—in conversation with religious leaders from Hindu, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities, including Rabbi David Rosen, Sister Joan Chittister, Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, and Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im.
How are they making peace differently, and how are they developing new models from their own peacemaking experiences—whether it be in Khartoum, in Jerusalem, in London, or in Delhi? And how are people addressing this issue "on the ground" in cities, in neighborhoods? What are the best local peacemaking practices in places affected by religious violence? Can religion also be a source of community renewal and a force to promote the common good in such areas? (More about the respondents)
Venue
Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC), Emory University.
See Venue Details for more information about parking and accessibility.
See WoodPEC Seating Chart (click here).
Audience Questions
If time permits at the end of this event, the Dalai Lama and other panelists may take audience questions. Becuase of the size of the audiences, these quesitons must be submitted ONLINE prior to the event. Click here to ask your question
Ticketing
Public tickets are sold out. See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred seating at this and other events.
Student/Faculty/Staff Tickets: Ticket Lottery information now AVAILABLE! Click here
General Admission Bleacher Seating - SOLD OUT
Gymnasium bench-style seating with no seat back. Stadium-style seat cushion provided free of charge for use during event.
Regular: $40 Sold out
General Admission Floor Seating - SOLD OUT
Regular: $50 Sold out
Reserved Section Seating -
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred seating at this and other events.
Emory Students/Faculty/Staff **
Up to 1,000 tickets will be made available, free of charge, to current Emory students, faculty and staff in the early fall. Only one ticket per valid Emory ID will be distributed.
** Emory student/faculty/staff tickets will be distributed via a method to be announced at a later date.
The Dinner to Support the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative
A gala fundraising dinner to support the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.
4:00 p.m. Doors open & Cocktail hour begins
5:00 p.m. Dinner & Program
TBD Event ends
Tickets
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding invitation to this and other exclusive opportunities.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Installation of His Holiness as Presidential Distinguished Professor and Inaugural Lecture: "Reality as Interdependence"
8:00 a.m. Doors open
9:30 a.m. Event begins
11:30 a.m. Event concludes
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be installed as Presidential Distinguished Professor at Emory University in a vibrant ceremony including music, readings, and academic ceremonial traditions. Following the formal installation, His Holiness will deliver his inaugural lecture as Presidential Distinguished Professor entitled "Reality as Interdependence," based on Je Tsongkhapa's rten-'brel bstod-pa, "In Praise of Relativity."
Venue
Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC), Emory University.
See Venue Details for more information about parking and accessibility.
See WoodPEC Seating Chart (click here).
Ticketing
No tickets will be made available to the general public.
Emory Students/Faculty/Staff *
Student/Faculty/Staff Tickets: Ticket Lottery information now AVAILABLE! Click here
Reserved Section Seating
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred seating at this and other events.
* Emory student/faculty/staff tickets will be distributed via a method to be announced at a later date.
Educating the Heart and Mind: A Path to Universal Responsibility
1:00 p.m. Gates open
3:00 p.m. Musical entertainment begins (artists to be announced)
4:45 p.m. Main program begins
6:15 p.m. Event ends
Emory University presents an afternoon with His Holiness the Dalai Lama with special musical guests and activities. His Holiness will deliver a public talk suitable for the entire family entitled "Educating the Heart and Mind: A Path to Universal Responsibility."
Venue
Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Georgia
See Venue Details for more information about parking and accessibility.
Audience Questions
If time permits at the end of this event, the Dalai Lama and other panelists may take audience questions. Becuase of the size of the audiences, these quesitons must be submitted ONLINE prior to the event. Click here to ask your question
Ticketing
General Admission
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Thousands are expected to attend—we recommend that you arrive early and enjoy the afternoon. All seating is lawn seating (no chairs provided or allowed) so please bring along a blanket or cushion to sit on.
Reserved Section Seating
See Sponsorship Opportunities for details regarding preferred seating at this and other events.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
through Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tibetan Film Festival: Shedding Light on the Contemporary Situation
In Honor of HH the Dalai Lama’s Visit South Asian Studies & Film Studies present a Tibetan Film Festival. This festival brings together feature films and documentaries by Western, Tibetan, and Chinese directors. These award-winning works, which focus on a wide range of topics (music, politics, contemporary youth, Himalayan culture, environmental issues, the Dalai Lama, etc), are notable not only for their artistic excellence, but for the light they shed on the Tibetan situation, both inside and outside Tibet. Organized as a prelude to HH the Dalai Lama’s visit to Emory, we invite the Emory and Atlanta communities to join us in celebrating – through film – this historic event.
September 12 Himalaya (Eric Valli, 104 minutes)
September 19 Mountain Patrol: Kekexili (Lu Chuan, 95 minutes)
September 26 Windhorse (Paul Wagner & Thupten Tsering,108 minutes)
October 3 Yogi Who Built Iron Bridges (Tsering Rhitar, 30 minutes) & Music on Wheels (Tashi Dhondup, 14 minutes)October 10 Dreaming Lhasa (Tenzing Sonam & Ritu Sarin, 90 minutes)
October 17 Kundun (Martin Scorsese, 134 minutes)
Venue
Every Wednesday evening (September 12-October 17), from 8-10 pm in White Hall 205.
For a full schedule and description of each film, see: http://www.filmstudies.emory.edu/calendar.html#gabler
Ticketing
General Admission, free
Friday, October 19, 2007
Jew in the Lotus Revisited
On the occasion of the Dalai Lama's installation as a Distinguished Professor at Emory, Emory Hillel presents a special evening exploring the Jewish community’s relationship to the Dalai Lama and the Buddhist community. Note: The Dalai Lama will not be present at this event.
In 1990, a group of Jewish leaders met with the Dalai Lama at his invitation to learn the secrets of survival in exile. This monumental encounter was chronicled in the bestseller, The Jew in the Lotus, by Rodger Kamenetz. Members of the delegation of Jewish leaders will come together for the first time in 17 years for a reunion. At this free public event, invited members of the delegation will reflect on their experiences and explore the relevance of the encounter today in a conversation moderated by Dr. Gordon Newby, Chair of the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies at Emory University.
Following the event, guests are invited to remain for candle-lighting and choose between a traditional Shabbat evening service and meditation style Shabbat service, both in Cannon Chapel.
4:00 PM Doors Open
4:30 PM Event Begins
6:45 PM Shabbat Services (Traditional and Meditation style)
Venue
Cannon Chapel
Ticketing
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available by clicking here. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Emory students and families are invited to join for a special Shabbat dinner (tickets required). For more information, contact Michael Rabkin (Michael@emoryhillel.org) or visit www.emoryhillel.org
