DHARMA FRIENDS
Creating Spiritual Community through Art, Meditation, Dharma and Embodiment Practices
Join us for seasonal gatherings in-person at Tibet House NYC + Online with resident Dharma Teachers Megan Mook and Kevin Townley — plus exciting special guests!
Each DHARMA FRIENDS gathering features down-to-earth Tibetan Buddhist teachings and meditation, coupled with an artistic component, in a warm and welcoming environment.
DHARMA FRIENDS’ Tibetan New Year and Two Year Anniversary Party
Wednesday, Feb 18
6:30 - 8:30 PM ET
Tibet House NYC
In-Person | Streaming
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Join DHARMA FRIENDS for a Night of Spiritual Celebration through Music, Poetry and Dance!
Celebrate Tibetan New Year + DHARMA FRIENDS’ Two Year Anniversary with Megan Mook, Kevin Townley, and Lopön Karla Jackson-Brewer as they offer Tantric Dharma teachings on tsok and the role of art and ecstatic celebration on the spiritual path.
In honor of our Two Year Anniversary, we have an extra-special lineup of artists including Haleh Liza Gafori (Rumi translator and musician), Kelsang Choedon (Bhutanese Dance), Neil D’Astolfo (comedy), Isabel Renner (comedy) and Rob Ward (viola). Join us this winter on Tibetan New Year (Losar) us we gather in community to learn, meditate and celebrate through poetry, music, comedy, and Tibetan dance.
More Information:
https://www.dharma-friends.com/upcoming
REGISTER FOR FREE / BY DONATION TICKETS THROUGH DHARMA GATES:
https://www.taramandala.org/programs-2/16556/
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Dharma Gates is thrilled to partner with DHARMA FRIENDS to foster vibrant community through art, compassion, and Tibetan Buddhist-inspired practice.
Dharma Gates sponsors all young adults ages 18-35 to attend Dharma Friends ticketed events for free / by donation. Simply select "Dharma Gates Ticket" when you register. Each in-person event is live-streamed and recorded.
In-Person Events at:
Tibet House
22 W 15 Street
New York, NY 10011
(212) 807-0563
Tibet House is a Tibetan art and cultural center founded at the request of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.
Come visit this extraordinary and sacred place in the heart of NYC!
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. All experience levels are welcome, including beginners.
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Nope. You do not have to be Buddhist to participate in DHARMA FRIENDS events. All are welcome.
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All young adults can attend Dharma Friends gatherings (in-person and Zoom) free of charge. You are encouraged to make a donation if you feel called!
Sliding scale tickets anyone over 35. -
Dharma Gates wholeheartedly welcomes people of all cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. There will be gender neutral bathrooms available and we may be able to provide single rooms if that would make you more comfortable. Our aim is to make retreat practice accessible to all young people—if there’s something we can to do help you feel comfortable to attending, please do not hesitate to reach out to us (team@dharma-gates.org.)