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Kalachakra for World Peace with His Holiness the Dalai Lama KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE WITH HIS HOLINESS the DALAI LAMA WASHINGTON, DC • JULY 6-16, 2011 EVENT PROGRAM • VERIZON CENTER KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE WITH HIS HOLINESS the DALAI LAMA WASHINGTON, DC • JULY 6-16, 2011 HIS HOLINESS the DALAI LAMA Welcome Daily Schedule July 6, 2011 Dear Friends of the Kalachakra, KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE We would like to extend a heartfelt and grateful welcome to His Holiness the Dalai WITH Lama, upon the opening of this historic Kalachakra for World Peace in Washington, HIS HOLINESS the DALAI LAMA DC, the capital of the United States, on July 6, 2011. WASHINGTON, DC • JULY 6-16, 2011 First taught by Shakyamuni Buddha in India, the ancient ritual of the Kalachakra is honored by highly accomplished spiritual masters from many traditions. With its special commitment to achieving the harmony of inner and outer peace, the Kalachakra offers an infinitely valuable and powerful antidote to the forces of ill will and divisiveness. July 6, 2011 KALACHAKRA RITUAL PREPARATIONS The Capital Area Tibetan Association (CATA)—along with the greater Tibetan WEDNESDAY community, and the Mongolian, Kalmyk, and Himalayan communities—is honored to 6:00 AM Arena opens for public admission host this rare and wonderful event on behalf of Buddhists throughout North America 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM Earth Ritual Prayers and the world. The Kalachakra offers an unparalleled way to amplify His Holiness’ 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM profound, unshakable commitment to the values of love, compassion, wisdom and A Short Teaching (optional for public) interfaith harmony. 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Celebration of the Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Trungkar) We would like to deeply thank His Holiness for offering such an event in Washington, G DC, where daily decisions affect the lives of billions throughout the world. In addition, Special EVent: A Trungkar Parade we humbly want to offer our work on this great event as an expression of gratitude to 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunchtime Break the people of the United States, our host country, and to all those around the world who 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Earth Ritual Prayers (optional for public; have so kindly supported the preservation of Tibet’s rich culture, spiritual heritage, and no teachings will be given at this time.) distinctive identity for many years now. Your kind and generous commitment has enabled Tibet’s unique wisdom-heritage to survive, spread, and take root in all parts of our world. G Between the Kalachakra sessions, a Special Event will be held on the TH At this time, we gather to raise a living mandala with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at morning of July 6 . To celebrate His Holiness’ birthday (Trung-la-ya-soel), the center to teach us, guide us, inspire us, and bless us. By attending, you serve as the those who wish to participate in the Trungkar Parade can line up outside very instrument through which the great mandala of the Kalachakra for World Peace Verizon Center on the 7TH St. side, at approx. 11:30 AM, after the birthday 2011 arises. Thank you for joining to create this noble gathering. ceremony at Verizon concludes. The parade will move from Verizon Center In closing, we offer our earnest wish for the excellent health and long life of our great to the National Mall, at Madison Drive between 7TH and 4TH Streets, for teacher and guide, His Holiness the Dalai Lama. May he continue to remain among us, concluding ceremonies. to teach and inspire us with his wisdom and compassion, until all forms of suffering have ended and all beings know true and lasting peace. 1 NOtes: If you are in Verizon and plan to return that day, please have your ticket Sincerely yours, rescanned before leaving. Kalden Lodoe Lobsang Nyandak 2All times are subject to adjustments. President Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama The Capital Area Tibetan Association The Office of Tibet CO-Chairs OF the Kalachakra FOR WOrld Peace 2011 2 3 Daily Schedule July 7, 2011 KALACHAKRA RITUAL PREPARATIONS July 10, 2011 KALACHAKRA PRELIMINARY TEACHINGS THURSDAY SUNDAY Second Day of Teachings 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 8:15 AM – 10:30 AM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Earth Ritual Dance (optional for public) 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Teachings on Gyalsey Thogme Sangpo’s 37 Practices 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) of a Bodhisattva (Laglen Sodunma); Kamalashila’s Stages of Meditation (Gomrim Barpa) July 8, 2011 KALACHAKRA RITUAL PREPARATIONS FRIDAY July 11, 2011 KALACHAKRA PRELIMINARY TEACHINGS 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission MONDAY Third Day of Teachings 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break 8:15 AM – 10:30 AM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Teachings on Gyalsey Thogme Sangpo’s 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Laglen Sodunma); Kamalashila’s Stages of Meditation (Gomrim Barpa) July 9, 2011 KALACHAKRA PRELIMINARY TEACHINGS SATURDAY First Day of Teachings 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:45 AM – 10:00 AM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) July 12, 2011 KALACHAKRA RITUAL AND OFFERING DANCE G Special EVent: World Peace Talk FRIDAY on US Capitol’s West Lawn 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 12 PM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Teachings on Gyalsey Thogme Sangpo’s 37 Practices 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break of a Bodhisattva (Laglen Sodunma); Kamalashila’s 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Ritual Offering Dance Stages of Meditation (Gomrim Barpa) G In addition to the Kalachakra teachings, a Special Event with His Holiness will be held on the morning of July 9TH on the West Lawn of the US Capitol. All are welcome to the Talk for World Peace, with lawn-seating and free admission. Please come early. Gates open for admission at 7 AM, and the event will be from 9:30 AM till noon. 4 5 Daily Schedule July 13, 2011 KALACHAKRA EMPOWERMENT: July 14, 2011 KALACHAKRA EMPOWERMENT WEDNESDAY PRELIMINARY EMPOWERMENT OF STUDENTS THURSDAY 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM Self-Generation Prayers (optional for public; 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM Self-Generation Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) no teachings will be given at this time.) 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunchtime Break 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Lunchtime Break 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Preliminary Empowerment of Students 12:45 PM – 5:00 PM Kalachakra Empowerment July 15, 2011 KALACHAKRA EMPOWERMENT FRIDAY (15th day of 5th Tibetan month) 7:00 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM Self-Generation Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Lunchtime Break 12:45 PM – 5:30 PM Kalachakra Empowerment July 16, 2011 LONG-LIFE EMPOWERMENT AND BLESSING WEDNESDAY 5:30 AM Arena opens for public admission 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM Self-Generation Prayers (optional for public; no teachings will be given at this time.) 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Long-Life Empowerment 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Long-Life Ceremony for His Holiness 12:00 PM Lunchtime Break 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Viewing of Sand Mandala for public (during the lunchtime break) 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Dismantling of Sand Mandala and Dissolution into the Potomac River 4:30PM Concluding Prayers 6 7 Special Events A Trungkar Parade in the Capitol City Evening Dharma at the Kalachakra July 6, 2011 Clarify, deepen, and strengthen your understanding of Buddhism and the APPROXIMATELY 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM Kalachakra with the help of our extraordinary group of evening speakers. Celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Birthday (Trungkar) July 7 with a traditional Parade! Alexander Berzin On the morning of July 6TH, a traditional parade will wind through the streets of the Orientation To Buddhism and the Kalachakra TH US Capitol to celebrate the 76 birthday of His Holiness (Trung-la-ya-soel). Those July 9 who wish to participate can line up outside Verizon Center on the 7th Street side, Thupten Jinpa after the Verizon Birthday Ceremonies conclude (approx. 11:30 AM). The celebration Under the Buddhist Umbrella: parade will move from Verizon Center to National Mall between 7TH Street and Do science, secularism, and religion all fit? 4TH Street next to Madison Dr., where concluding ceremonies will be held. NOte: If you are in Verizon Center and plan to return that day, please have your J u l y 11 ticket rescanned before leaving so you can re-enter.
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