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Gaden Shartse Monks Are Coming to Sebastopol!
July 12th to July 14th, 2024

Friday July 12th 3-5pm
"Afternoon with the Tibetan monks: Music, Ritual and Demonstration"

Sebastopol Community Market Mel Minton Memorial Stage
6762 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA

Suggested donation $10-$15 or more! (*Dana)


Saturday July 13th 6-8pm
"Lecture: How to be Compassionate in difficult times"

Soft Medicine - Red Room (downstairs studio)
186 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Suggested donation $10-$15 or more! (*Dana)


Sunday July 14th 6-8pm
"Ritual: Vajrasattva Empowerment"

Vajrasattva is the Buddhist deity of Purification.The
practice of the Vajrasattva deity purifies all negative
actions committed by our body,through our speech,
and in our minds. All that has been contaminated
through our own negativities will be cleansed,and
we will be able to begin afresh."

Soft Medicine - Red Room (downstairs studio)
186 N Main St, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Suggested donation $20 or more! (*Dana)

The purpose of the tour is to raise funds to preserve Tibetan culture and educational supplies, teachers, buildings, maintenance, and outreach at Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery in the Tibetan Refugee Settlement at Mundgod, India.

*Dana - The first thing the Buddha often taught to lay followers was the practice of Dana or generosity.​The teachings of the Dharma are considered priceless – beyond material value – and thus have been offered for free since the time of the Buddha. Monks and nuns offer spiritual and religious guidance to the lay community, who in turn offer material support in the way of food, medicine, shelter and funding. When we give freely from the heart we feel a natural sense of joy, connection, and belonging.

Please give generously! Help preserve Tibetan Culture and bring exquisite events to our communities.


Special Thanks to:

Sebastopol Friends of Tibetan Culture is honored to host the Gaden Shartse Monastery
Sacred Earth and Healing Arts of Tibet Tour.
July 12th to July 14th, 2024
"In honor of of Helen Mueller and Adrienne Harris"