Dear friends (Minnesota Tibetans),
This is to remind that the Birthday of His Holiness The Dalai Lama will be celebrated on July 6th 2007 (Friday) at TAFM, 1096 Raymond Ave, St. Paul. The program starts at 5:30pm-Reception, 6:00pm-Traditional prayers/khata offerings and introductions, 7:00pm-Cultural shows, 8:00pm-General election of new TAFM/Board members, and 10:00pm-close. Please note that the Chief Guest is 'Nechung Kuten' and traditional refreshments (Solja & Drasil) will be served during this celebration.
Special announcement: "This is to inform that TAFM Board election is rescheduled on July 6th 2007, coinciding with His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Trunker celebration. All members are requested to attend and your active participation is crucial for progression and success of this community. By Samten Chodon, TAFM Board/Secretary".
Subsequently, the 'Trunker' (Birthday) Potluck picnic is scheduled on July 7th 2007, (Saturday) at Columbia Park, Minneapolis. We appreciate quality food in disposable containers. This program starts with Spiritual prayers (Sangsol) at 9:00am and brief introductory/function at 10:00am. Thereafter, it will be followed by cultural/talent shows and entertainments. The Chief Guest is 'Nechung Kuten'.
Note: Please bring your Dhanglang Chatrel (Green Book) and update its contribution with TAFM membership fees. Moreover, we have now received most of the long pending (couple of years) new Green Books from Dharamsala/India through the Office of Tibet, New York. Therefore, you may collect your new Green Books by updating the old books.
In addition, we will start issuing the new TAFM Membership ID Cards with photo. This will facilitate recognition of your kind contribution of membership fees and enable you to enjoy the benefits of many discounts/facilities under its program. We will announce more details on picnic day. In addition, we are glad to inform you that the date for the presentation of the US Congressional Gold Medal to His Holiness the Dalai Lama is confirmed on October 17th 2007. Apart from the Capitol Hill, there will be a daylong celebration by Tibetans with cultural programs etc. The details are being worked out and these will be communicated in due course of time by the Office of Tibet, New York.
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TAFM is pleased to announce that a public dialogue/discussion is scheduled on Sunday, July 1st. 2007. The morning session at 10:00am-12:00pm on topic 'Relevance of Buddhism in 21st century' is exclusively for the youth(below 40 years old). The evening session at 5:00pm-7:00pm on topic 'Tibetan Buddhist culture and Tibetan identity' is open to all.
The chief guest speaker is Dr Thupten Jinpa, a scholar and interpreter to H.H. The Dalai Lama. His speaking tours are important and coordinated by the Office of Tibet, New York. We may recall that H. H. The Dalai Lama always stressed the need to develop one's inner feelings positively with compassion along outer development of technology. This dialogue/discussion is informal and free. It includes awareness and contributions of Tibetan culture towards better global future. .
It is indeed a good opportunity to participate and avail these vast knowledge of the visiting Tibetan scholar especially, his experiences as interpreter to His Holiness during the Buddhist teachings. .
In this connection, we have issued a detailed program earlier in Tibetan and once again request your kind participation and support. If, any questions please contact the undersigned. Thank you. .
Sincerely, Karma Wangchuk, Executive Director/TAFM (651) 917-9556 www.tafm.org.
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This year the Tibetan Community of Madison is hosting Tibetan Midwest Picnic/His Holiness’ 73rd Birthday celebration-cum-PAWO Thupten Ngodup Memorial Cup Soccer and Basketball Tournament in the first week of July 2007. The TAFM Sports Committee also received an invitation from Madison Tibetan associates to participate in the PAWO Thupten Memorial Tournament. If anyone is interested in joining the Minnesota Team or would like to participate, please sign up at the TAFM Bulletin Board, call, or send an email before May 15, 2007. Please provide your name, phone number and email address.
The deadline for registration is May 17, 2007. Fliers have been publicly distributed and are currently posted on the TAFM Bulletin Board.
If, any questions please contact: Kunchok Paichang (612) 229-9165 Email:kunchok@msn.com Tenzin Namkha (651) 636-2707 Email:tnamkha@aol.com
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota is pleased to announce that the Birthday of His Holiness The Dalai Lama will be celebrated on July 6th 2007 (Friday) at TAFM, St. Paul. The subsequent Public Picnic (Potluck) is scheduled on July 7th 2007 (Saturday) at Columbia Park, Minneapolis.The details of the program will be announced later. Any question please contact: Karma Wangchuk (Executive Director) (651) 197-9556 edirector@tafm.org
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TAFM GENERAL BODY MEETING NOTICE:
Date:April 7th 2007 Time:5pm Place: TCC, 1096 Raymond Ave., St. Paul, MN-55108.AGENDA: 1. Introduction by TAFM President.(2) TAFM Accounts Summary (3) TAFM Tibetan Cultural School updates (4) Dhanglang Chatrel updates. (5) Community Member ID.
Your active participation is important. Everyone is requested to attend the meeting to get informed and share your opinion.Samten Chodon. TAFM Board/Secretary March 18 2007.
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TAFM cordially invites Tibetan community and friends to a wonderful evening of entertainment on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 6:00 PM (Gates Open), Auditorium, Edison High School,700 NE 22nd. Ave, Minneapolis. This special event will present the new production of unique performance arts by great artistes of Tibetan Cultural Dance & Music School.
Please come to enjoy this new enchanting performance, for the first time shown in Minnesota, before it is performed in other States.
The entrance tickets will be available @ $ 10/- Age 5-9 and $15/- Age 10 & above. The proceeds of this fundraising will benefit the Tibetan Cultural Dance & Music School, especially for their tours of New York City. Thanking you in anticipation of kind cooperation and support.
Any question please contact:
Tenzin Tsering: Cultural Director/TAFM: (612) 388-5748. Tenzin Ngawang:Cultural Master/Producer (612) 616-1256. Karma Wangchuk: Executive Director/TAFM (651) 917- 9556.
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This is to remind everyone that the celebration of Tibetan New Year “Losar” will be organized by the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota at Minneapolis Convention Center, 2 PM to 12 Midnight, on Sunday, February 18th 2007. We cordially invite Tibetan community members and friends to join this happy occasion. Please participate in the traditional ceremonial prayers and enjoy the wonderful Tibetan cultural dance, music, performing arts and multi-talent show. There are special arrangements for exciting games such as Sho-para and entertainment including Ghorshay.
TAFM is pleased to serve traditional Tibetan refreshments (Drasil, Solja and Sheltok) during the program. A donation/entrance fee will be charged @ $5/- for age 5-9 and $10/- age 10 & above. These proceeds will benefit TAFM to meet the general cost of this event. .
Please note that we have issued a special notification/flyer in Tibetan requesting the participants to bring Losar Potluck (Large silver tray) at TAFM, 1096 Raymond Ave,St. Paul, MN-55108, between 10 AM-12 Noon on February 18th 2007 according to food Menu assigned Area-wise (12 Area/groups). .
The Losar ‘Sangsol’ is scheduled on Wednesday, February 21 2007 at 9 AM, TAFM, 1096 Raymond Ave, St. Paul, MN-55108. Traditional Tibetan refreshment (Drasil, Solja & Sheltok) will be served by TAFM Spiritual Committee. It is recommended that you bring your Dhanglang Chatrel (Green Book) and update it including TAFM membership contribution during this event.The Losar venue (Convention Center) has standard facilities including carpeted floor halls. However, you may bring cushions/carpets if you desired. .
It is a pleasure to announce that a fundraising “Cultural Variety/Talent Show” is scheduled on Saturday, February 24th 2007, at 6PM, Auditorium, Edison High School, 700 NE 22nd. Ave, Minneapolis, MN-55413. The proceeds of this event will benefit TAFM Cultural School. Moreover, raffle tickets are also being sold to raise fund for the school. Any question please contact:Karma Wangchuk, Executive Director/TAFM (651) 917-9556 www.tafm.org.
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Thomas Laird
Author of The Story of Tibet: Conversations with the Dalai Lama.
The Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota is proud to host Thomas Laird, author of the newly released Story of Tibet: Conversations with the Dalai Lama, for an evening of reading and conversation. Please join us for an evening with Thomas Laird! Thursday, February 1,07 at 5:30PM. ( Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota. 1096 Raymond Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108). .
Event sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank. For more information contact: Karma Wangchuk (Executive Director) 651.917.9556, edirector@tafm.org or Tsewang Ngodup (President) at tafm04@hotmail.com Free admission & free parking • Tibetan refreshments will be served.
“The 14th Dalai Lama’s fresh account of Tibetan myth and history, as shared at Dharamsala over a three year period with Thomas Laird, is wonderful instruction and a great true pleasure, not less so because of the small informal moments that clarify these encounters with that delightful Buddha being who manifests in the beleaguered public figure of His Holiness.” —Peter Matthiessen, author of The Snow Leopard, National Book Award winner.
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Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota is pleased to announce that the celebration of Tibetan New Year (LOSAR) is scheduled on Sunday, February 18th 2007 (Losar Day) at Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN-55403.
The brief program is 2:00 PM- Open Entrance Gate, 3:00 PM- Traditional Ceremony, 6:00 PM- Dinner and 11:30 PM- Close. Please note that we will announce further details of the program as soon as possible. Any questions please contact: Karma Wangchuk Executive Director/TAFM (651) 917-9556 www.tafm.org.
