Friends of Tibetan Culture

A non-profit 501(c)3 public charity

Our purpose is to enrich our communities by providing a direct experience of Tibetan culture and traditions for all ages. We provide interaction with filmmakers, educators, and artists representing the finest examples of Tibetan Culture.

At the bottom of this page you can sign up for our email list and be the first to know about the monk’s visits and any last minute changes.

Upcoming Events

  • Sacred Harmony World Peace Tour

    Tue, May 19 to Mon, June 2, 2026

    The monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery Phukhang seek to cultivate intercultural understanding, peace, and healing.

    Thank You for experiencing their visit. We hope to have them back this Fall.

    Donations accepted to help feed and house the monks. Please donate so they can return.

    Sponsor Their Return

  • Geshe Dawa Returns

    Sat, July 18 to Mon, July 20, 2026


    Geshe Dawa will return for three days which will include teachings and ritual healing.

    Join us 7pm at the UPPER LODGE - Mount Shasta City Park.

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  • Geshe Gedun Samdup

    Sat, Aug 8 and Sun, Aug 9, 2026

    Geshe Gedun Samdup will be here shortly before our Kalachakra celebration to provide highly treasured dharma teachings.

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  • 2026 KALACHAKRA Sand Mandala

    Wed, Aug 19, to Mon, Sep 21, 2026

    Mount Shasta City Park Headwaters (Lower Lodge)

    This display of “Art in the Park” is an example of one of the least created Mandalas in traditional Tibetan Monastic practices. It is easy to say that this is a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for most people. It is so special that it requires the Dalai Lama’s permission to create it.

    Presented in cooperation with the
    Mount Shasta Parks and Recreation District.

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  • Added Events

    Wed, Aug 19, to Mon, Sep 21, 2026

    Check here for added events and last minute opportunities while visiting the Lower Lodge Sand Mandala venue.

    Special guests and evening cultural presentations will be posted as they present themselves.

    Check here and Check often!
    Don’t miss an opportunity.

    Coming in August

  • 2026 4 Day Retreat

    Thu, Sep 24 to Sun, Sep 27, 2026

    Reservations Required. Limited Spaces.
    Register Early!

    Multi-day meditative and teaching retreat in a beautiful Mountain location minutes from Mount Shasta!

    Volunteers and early registrants receive significant discounts.

    Reservations Open Soon
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Our goals include helping eliminate prejudice and discrimination, promoting a non-violent community, preserving traditional Tibetan Culture, and making these events financially accessible to every attendee.

We would like to thank the Josephine Taylor Endowment Fund and the Community Foundation of the North State for their generous support of the 2024, 2025 and 2026 Sand Mandala.

We are eternally Grateful!

Help us preserve academic excellence and a unique cultural existence.

All monastic lecturers are traditionally trained Tibetan monks, many hold degrees equivalent to a western PhD.

Every amount helps!

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