Drepung Gomang Monastery 2002 Tour Group
During this time of remembrance of the events occurring on and continuing since September 11, it is auspicious that nine Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery will be in Indiana during the first two weeks of September 2002. This Tibetan Monastery of the Gulugpa sect has been re-established in South India under the direction of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Their message of peace, compassion, and non-violent conflict resolution will be shared through a variety of events. The Monks began their 2002 tour in February at the Tibet House annual fundraising concert at Carnegie Hall, performing with David Bowie, Philip Glass, Patti Smith and Adam Yauch.

· Bloomington Events: September 6-12, 2002
Nine Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery will be in Bloomington on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, 2002. The monks’ message of peace, compassion, and non-violent conflict resolution will be shared through a variety of events that will take place in the Bloomington area for a period of 5 days, beginning on Friday, September 6 and ending on Tuesday, September 10.

· "Tibet's Freedom" - Presentation by International Tibet Independence Movement
Indiana University, Woodburn Hall, Room 003
September 6, 7-8:30pm. Open to public
For more information contact Mary-Kate Oreovicz (812) 339-1557; moreovic@indiana.edu

· Tibetan Music & Sacred Dance
Harmony School Gymnasium, 909 East 2nd Street
September 7, 7-9pm. Suggested donation $10 adults, $5 students.
For more information contact Mary-Kate Oreovicz (812) 339-1557; moreovic@indiana.edu

· Gomang Monks Teaching and Chanting SEE PHOTOS
Tibetan Cultural Center <http://www.tibetancc.com>, 3655 S. Snoddy Road
September 8, 1pm. Donations gratefully accepted
For more information contact Mary Pattison (812) 334-7046 or (812) 322-3594;
tcc@tibetancc.com

· "The Future of Tibet", Presentation by Jamyang Norbu, Tibetan Scholar and Author
Monroe County Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue
September 9, 7-9pm. Open to public
For more information contact Mary-Kate Oreovicz (812) 339-1557; moreovic@indiana.edu

· Movie Nights - Indiana University Campus, Woodburn Hall, Room 003
September 10, 7-9pm: "Freedom: The Life of the Venerable Palden Gyatso,
A Tibetan Story of Tragedy, Courage, and Hope"
September 12, 7-9pm: "Seeds of Tibet: Voices of Tibetan Children in Exile."
Open to public
For more information contact Mary-Kate Oreovicz (812) 339-1557; moreovic@indiana.edu

Indianapolis Events:

· Sand Mandala of Compassion
University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna Avenue
Schwitzer Student Center, 2nd Floor Chapel
Opening Ceremony, September 3, 9am
Creation of the Mandala and viewing hours, September 3, 4 & 5, 9am-4pm
Closing Ceremony, September 5, 4pm
For more information contact Lang Brownlee, University Chaplain at (317) 788-3382;
lbrownlee@uindy.edu. Find a map HERE
Suggested donation $5

· Tibetan Strategies to Promote Health
Wild Oats Community Market, 1300 E. 86th Street
September 3, 7-8:30pm. Suggested donation $10
For more information contact Ann Georgescu at (317) 706-0900

· Mudras: Meditation Through Hand Movements
All People Yoga Center, 1724 E. 86th Street
September 7, 1-3:00pm. Suggested donation $20
For more information contact Nancy Schalk at (317) 818-1800

· Sand Mandala of Peace
Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd Street
Opening Ceremony, September 9, 8am, Room 166 Main building
Creation of the Mandala and viewing hours, September 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 9am-4pm
Closing Ceremony, September 13, 4pm Room 166 Main Building
Suggested donation $5
For more information contact Jenine Nuwer at (317) 931-1331

· Introduction to Buddhism: Four Noble Truths & Karma
Unitarian Universalist Church, 615 W. 43rd Street
September 9, 7-9pm
Suggested Donation: $15
For more information contact Gail Henrie (317) 283-2514

· Buddhism & Tibetan Culture
Butler University
September 10, 7-9pm
Co-Sponsored by Amnesty International Butler Chapter
Suggested donation $5

· Non Violent Conflict Resolution Forum
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, University Blvd & Vermont Street
Lecture Hall, Room 100
September 11, 7-9pm
Open to public
For more information contact Ken Barger or calendar of events

· “Meet the Monks” for Lunch
Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd Street
September 11, 12:30-1:30pm, Room 166
For more information contact Jenine Nuwer at (317) 931-1331

· Buddhism & Compassionate Living
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 3106 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel
September 12 7-9pm. Free will offering $10
For more information contact Patricia McKee at (317) 846-6882

· Tibetan Music & Sacred Dance Performance
Christian Theological Seminary, Main Chapel, 1000 W. 42nd Street
September 13, 7:30-9pm
For more information contact Jenine Nuwer at (317) 931-1331
Suggested Donation $15

This nationwide tour is sponsored by Friends of Drepung Gomang Monastery.

International Tibet Independence Movement (ITIM) will be sponsoring the Monks' visit to Indiana.

Co-sponsors for the Bloomington events include Indiana University (IU) Students for Free Tibet, ITIM, Tibetan Cultural Center, IU Mathers Museum of World Cultures, and IU Central Eurasian Studies Department. Nuvo Newsweekly is an additional sponsor of all the Indiana events. ITIM was founded on March 19, 1995, by Thubten Jigme Norbu (Oldest Brother of the Dalai Lama and Retired Professor at Indiana University) and Dr. Larry Gerstein (Professor at Ball State University and current President of ITIM) to secure Tibet's independence through non-violent methods. It is based in Fishers, Indiana. ITIM is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.