Monday, December 31, 2007
The New Year's Eve Party was superb, wonderful, splendid, and very successful! Around 140 guests came to celebrate New Year's Eve at our Community Center.
A special thank you goes to all the board members who worked very hard to make this party such a successful one. Thank you to all the community members, other Tibetans and American friends who attended the New Year's Eve Party and supported us. It was a very special, memorable and Happy New Year!
A special thank you to the following people for doing extra work:
1. All board members for making Momos. 2. Acha Metok Khorlatsang, Tenchoe Shakya, Phurbu Lhamo, Acha Kelsang Dekyi and Tsering Chuckyi for doing all the cooking. Tenchoe Shakya for bringing delicious Dal, and Metok Khorlatsang for bringing rice and chilli sauce.
3. Mr. Lobsang Yangphel and Lhagyal for organizing the Talent Show to entertain our guests.
Monday, December 24th, 2007
The community members celebrated Christmas Eve with friends, family, loved ones.
Program details:
Where: Our Community Center
When: Dec 24th 2007, Monday evening
6:00PM Gathering
6:30PM Dinner
7:30PM Cultural Programs—Led by dance teachers Tashi Topgyal la, Phuntsok Dolma la, Lobsang Yangphel la and many more...
9:30PM Dance Party
and some party games as well...
December 10, 2007
The Tibetan Alliance of Chicago celebrated Human Rights Day on December 10, 2007.
December 8, 2007
The Tibetan community in Chicago gathered for an evening of celebration to mark the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
November 25, 2007
H. H. The Deyang Rinpoche gave a brief talk to our young children and the community members regarding the basic Tibetan Buddhism after the Tibetan Class at the Community Center.
The Deyang Rinpoche is 32 years old and he was recognized as the 5th reincarnation of the late Deyang Rinpoche by H.H. The 14th Dalail Lama at the age of 10 in 1985. Then he joined Sera (The Mahayana University) and studied the Five major course of Buddhist Philosophy. He is one of the most learned and erudite Rinpoches of this monastery and he is soon completing his Geshe Degree in November 2007.
November 21, 2007
Thanks to all who participaged in the Thanksgiving Day Party and for your support raise funds.
Mr. Jampa Khedup from Madison brought the Tibetan Movie "METSE" which we decided to screen at the very last minute. The movie was very emotional and romantic, about the parent and child relationship. All proceeds from the movie show will go to the Karuna Home for the Disabled in South India.
November 1st @ 6:00 P.M.
A Lha-Bab Due-Chen prayer will be held at the community center. Tea will be served. Please join us at the prayer.
October 28th @ 3:00 P.M.
A Halloween costume contest will be held at the Community Center for all children (whether or not they attend the Tibetan Class). All children are welcome to participate with their costumes.
A Special Announcement
The Tibetan Mongolian Budhist Cultural Center at Bloomington scheduled a special audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Tibetans and Mongolians on Saturday October 27th @ 10:30 A.M. at the Kumbum Chamtse-Ling Temple (Tibetan Mongolian Budhist Cultural Center) in Bloomington, Indiana.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
The event was celebrated in Washington, D.C. and around the nation. Our community center was open for the whole day from 11:00 A.M., and our community members celebrated the great and joyful day of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Mr. Kelsang Chodak showed Tibetan documentary movies.
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Longsho Night
October 20th, 2007 @ 5:00 p.m.
at the Community Center
Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Receiving
the Congressional Gold Medal
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi said, "For millions around the world, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a source of spiritual refuge and a connection to inner peace and harmony. He has traveled the world, building bridges between and among the different faiths. He has used his position to promote wisdom, compassion, and non-violence as a solution—not only in Tibet—but to other world conflicts.
"The Dalai Lama has been a unifying voice for global peace, asking for international support for his non-violent efforts to engage the Chinese government in the struggle for Tibetan freedom. By awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama, Congress is sending a crucial signal of support for the ongoing discussions. The United States must continue to be committed to meeting the challenge that Tibet makes to the conscience of the world."
The program included prayer and Khata offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Altar, the video of the Gold Medal presentation, potluck dinner, cultural performances and a champagne toast and dance party to celebrate and enjoy this memorable occasion.
Richard Gere is My Hero
September 16, @ 6:30
(Tibetan Movie)
Community Center
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The Tibetan movie, Richard Gere is My Hero was screened at the community center. More about the movie.
Democracy Day of Tibet
September 2, 2007 @ 6:30 p.m.
The Tibetan Democracy Day was celebrated at the community center followed by community potluck. A debate among young Tibetan children was held about the policy of Tibetan Government.
Tibet Activists Swarm Chicago and China's Consulate
August 8, 2007
The Phayul
web site has details and pictures of this successful
protest.
Team Tibet Goes to Wrigley Filed
August 4, 2007
Tibet's flag was flown at Wrigley Field on August 4, 2007. For details go
to the Phayul
web site.
 
Dalai Lama’s Birthday
(Thrunkar)
With American Friends
July 21st 2007, Saturday 6:30 PM |
| A full house attended the celebration of the 72nd
birthday of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, Tibetan Alliance of Chicago welcomed
all of our American friends on this wonderful evening filled with
entertainment and cherishment. It was our great honor to see you all once again
after the successful event of Dalai Lama’s visit in May 2007. We
really appreciate your presence, interest and support. The
celebration included delicious Tibetan food prepared by TAC members and several
beautiful and entertaining performances of Tibetan dances and songs by pre-schoolers,
young students and adults. There was also an awards ceremony for children of
the community for outstanding accomplishments in their various classes at the
center.
We were pleased to see you all there with us to celebrate
His Holiness’s
Birthday.
Tibetan Alliance of Chicago
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Chief State Oracle of Tibet
Wednesday, July 10, 2007 Nechung Kuten, the Chief State Oracle of Tibet was at the
Community Center. He gave a talk and a special empowerment to the community.
For more information about the Chief State Oracle and his current tour, please
visit http://www.tibetanoracle.org.
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Passang Dolma
(Ex-TIPA Artist)
July 14, 2007
Live in concert at the commuinity center
@7:30 PM
Passang Dolma is the best female Tibetan
singer in exile and awarded Best Female Singer by the Tibetan Music Award in
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Annual Sports and Game Activities
and Community Potluck
Saturday, July 14, 2007
At Berwyn beach @11:30 AM - 7:00 PM.
Sport In Charge, Mr. Ugyen Dorjee organized a various sports activities.
The Dalai Lama's 72nd Birthday
July 6, 2007
Tibetans (only) at the Community Center @ 9:00 AM
Zam-ling Chi-sang
Prayer on June 30, 2007
Mr. Thupten Jinpa la, H.H. The Dalai Lama's personal
interpreter gave a talk to the young children about Tibetan Buddhism at the Community
Center.
Father's Day Celebration on June 16, 2007
At the community center @ 6:30 PM. Food sale
by TAC.
Memorial Day Community Potluck Party
May 28, 2007
Potluck at the beach was a success with a huge turnout. The first soccer game between LITTLE TIBET (Tibetan Kids) vs. BIG TIBET (Mother's Team) was exciting until the last whistle. Final score was 4-1 with LITTLE TIBET winning. There were host of other activities including an intense volley ball match. A special thank you goes out to Mr. Ugen Dorjee, Sports Director, for making the event so much for fun!
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SAKA DAWA Prayer
May 31, 2007
Saka Dawa is considered as one of the holiest
days in Buddhism as it is on this day that three great events—Buddha's birth,
enlightenment and ascension to Mahaparinirvana—took place over 2500 years
ago. It falls on the 15th day of the 4th month of the Tibetan Calendar which this
year occurred on May 31. The community gathered in the evening for a prayer service.
A delicious vegetarian meal was served. Thank you to all the sponsors of tea and
dinner.
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Mother's Day Celebration
May 12th, Saturday, at 6:30 PM at the community center.
Momo sale by TAC members. Song performances.
His Holiness, the
14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
Millennium Park, Chicago
May 6, 2007 |
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E ma ho!
On May 6, 2007, His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, offered Teaching and
a Public Talk in Chicago at Millennium Park. The event was well attended and a
great success. For more information, please visit the web site dedicated to His
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
6 pm—Community Center
Panchen Lama Remembrance Day
The 11th Panchen Lama, world's youngest political prisoner and missing since 1995,
was born on April 25th, 1989. In an effort to remember him, we hosted an evening
program.
Hilary Edward, the Midwest Regional Coordinator for Students
for a Free Tibet, gave a speech on the importance of the Panchen Lama's release
and what SFT is doing regarding his release.
Saturday,
April 14, 2007
6 pm—Community Center
His Holiness’s Throne Inauguration
In connection with His Holiness's visit to Chicago, Gen Lobsang
Yangphel la and his colleagues prepared an impressive Throne. We inaugurated the
Throne starting with a Gyal Way Shabten "short prayer" ceremony followed
by reconigition of all persons who were involved in the creation of the Throne.
Following the ceremony, we celebrated with a Pot Luck Party.
View pictures of the throne and
the children performing the dance that they will perform at Millennium Park for
His Holiness on May 6, 2007.
Watch the Fox
News video featuring TAC members proudly displaying the throne for His Holiness.
48th Tibetan National Uprising Day
March 10, 2007 11:00 AM
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| 48th Tibetan National
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Re-enactment of Shootings at
Nangpa Pass,
September 30, 2005 |
More photos from demonstrations in 27 cities worldwide (including
Chicago), at Students
for a Free Tibet
The protest began at 11:00 AM at Water Tower
Place. We proceded to the Chinese Consulate where members of Students for Free
Tibet joined us in the protest. The protest lasted until 2:00 PM.
After the protest, the protesters gathered at
our Community Center (950 West Carmen Avenue) where enjoyed traditional Tibetan
food and socialized.
At 6:30 PM, and the Tibetan community said prayers
for world peace and for the people we lost on March 10, 1959.
Tibetan Losar (New Year)
When: February 24th, 2007
Where: Lake Street Church
607 Lake Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $20/per person
Let's Ring in the Tibetan New Year Together!
Tibetan Alliance of Chicago cordially requests your presence
at the celebration of the Fire Pig year 2134, with the Tibetan Community of Chicago
on February 24th, 2007.
Schedule of Events
Introduction and Welcome: 7:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Folk Dance and Cultural Performances
Talent Show Competition
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Tibetan Alliance of Chicago
is a non-profit organization that serves the needs of the Tibetan community in
Chicago, where it is the only such organization recognized by the Office of the
Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-exile. All donations are tax deductible
and go to service the community needs and children's education programs. All workers
at the Tibetan Alliance of Chicago office are volunteers.
The Tibetan Community thanks you for your support!
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