Spend an afternoon and evening exploring a multi-faceted approach to compassion through sacred art, meditation, Tibetan medicine, documentary film, food, stories, conversation, and dance. Watch Tibetan monks create the mantra of compassion in sand, discover simple practices for everyday life, and gather for a wonderful cross-cultural evening celebrating kindness in action. 

 Friday Program
Join any session you prefer
3:00 pm onward Sacred Art in Action
Monks from New York’s Drepung Gomang Center create OM MANI PADME HUNG, the six-syllable mantra of compassion, in sand. The One Drop of Kindness welcome booth is also open.
3:30–4:00 pm Cultivating Compassion
A guided meditation on compassion with Geshe Ngawang Thugje.
4:15–4:45 pm Healing in Balance
A talk and Q&A on Tibetan medicine with Dr. Kunchok Tseten.
4:45 pm onward Private Tibetan Medicine Consultations
Private consultations with Dr. Kunchok Tseten.
5:00–6:30 pm Documentary Screening: Oracles & Demons of Ladakh
Documentary Film screening on Tibet’s Oracle tradition, featuring an interview with Professor Robert A.F. Thurman, followed by a Q&A with director Rob McGann.
6:30 pm onward Tibetan Food and Tea
Momos, khapse, and butter tea available for purchase.
7:30–8:30 pm Interactive Panel Discussion: When Compassion Comes Alive Heartwarming Stories and Conversations on Compassion in Everyday Life, guest speakers TBD 8:45–9:30 pm Closing Dance: Compassion in Motion and Community Time
A simple mindful Tibetan dance experience led by Yungchen Lhamo, offered as an audience lesson, followed by time to connect as a community.