Mount Shasta's

Friends of Tibetan Culture

is a non-profit 501(C)3 tax exempt public charity

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

Our goals include helping eliminate prejudice and discrimination, promoting a non-violent community, and making these events financially accessible to every attendee.

Upcoming Events

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October 19th - 27th 2024

Losang Samten will create an extraordinary Sand Mandala. Saturday October 19th - Friday October 25th Chenrezig Sand Mandala Mount Shasta City Park Head Waters Open to the Public (Lower Lodge) Please help sponsor this event 530-918-8892 The Buddha of Compassion is known as Chenrezig (Tibetan) or Avalokitshevara (Sanskrit), meaning 'liberator from the unfortunate lower rebirths. Chenrezig pledged in front of all the Buddhas not to attain Buddhahood until all sentient beings were free from the sufferings of samsara. Saturday October 26th - Sunday October 27th "Chenrezig" Weekend Retreat Saturday 9am-5pm (includes lunch) Sunday 9am-3pm (includes lunch) Email [email protected] for reservation info Details TBA Sunday October 27th 4PM Dissolution of Sand Mandala Ceremony Mount Shasta City Park Head Waters Opens to the Public at 3pm (Lower Lodge) Please help sponsor this event 530-918-8892 Losang lived and studied over 20 years in the Namgyal Monastery (the monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama) earning the highest degree attainable at the monastery, equivalent to a doctoral degree in the West. He is also regarded as a Master of Ritual Dance and a Master of Sand Mandalas. Lobsang Samten was the Personal Attendant to His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama prior to moving to the United States in 1988. Planning is underway and a detailed schedule will be provided as it develops. Friends of Tibetan Culture PO BOX 254 Mount Shasta, CA 96067 [email protected] 530-918-8892‬ If you have issues using the sign-up form, text your email address to our office 530-918-8892. You will recieve a confirmation email. Home Donate About Contact Gallery Event Photos Event Photos 2 Event Photos 3 Sand Mandalas