Dharma Friends is a monthly community gathering hosted by Megan Mook and Kevin Townley at Tibet House, NYC, and Online. Each month features a specific Dharma theme with special guests, including Buddhist teachers, artists, professors, comedians, and musical guests.

Join DHARMA FRIENDS in our only event of the summer as we celebrate and pay tribute to The 14th Dalai Lama, who turns 90 on July 6th. In this extra special Dharma Friends, we’ll explore the Dalai Lama’s extraordinary life story, tracing his birth in Tibet to his exile to India and his role as global activist, spiritual leader, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner. We’ll also learn about the fascinating history of the institution of the Dalai Lama (including its Mongolian origins in 1578). Expect an evening of delightful stories, history, and celebration. We’ll conclude the evening with a meditation on compassion and an integrative sound meditation with the beloved George MacPherson.

George MacPherson is an intuitive sound meditation practitioner based in Brooklyn, New York. Having experienced personally the potential impact of sound and vibration as a modality that can lead to heightened awareness, inner exploration, and outer connectedness, George offers sound meditations across New York for one-on-one and group experiences through Sound of the Times.

Tickets & Sponsorships*
Basic: $20 – $50
Sponsorship: $100 – $225
Ages 18 – 35 attend for free / by donation through our partner Dharma Gates.

Tibet House members are invited to apply the discount code THUSMEMBER (membership will be verified).

*Tara Mandala discounts, scholarships, and refunds are unavailable for this event.

Location: This event will be held in person, with an option to join online. All participants will be sent the Zoom link before the event and the recording after the event. Each ticket covers in-person or online attendance.

Recording Access: Can’t make it live? The event will be recorded and made available within 24 hours.

This event is co-sponsored by Dharma Friends, Tara Mandala, Dharma Gates, and Tibet House NYC. You may opt-out of email communications.