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Display on Buddhism at King Library
The Walter Havighurst Special Collections, 321 King Library, has a display on Buddhism and His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s publications.  
Also included in the exhibit are a Thai Dream Book manuscript, two Thai fortune telling/astrology manuscripts, and a palm leaf manuscript in Pali (which preceded the more modern ancient Siamese language) which is believed to be more than 600 years old.
Special Collections is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (other times by appointment)
The exhibit is free and open to the public

Tibet Film Series Begins
7:00 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26, 212 MacMillan
Film Series Information — Printable Version (PDF)
The films are free and open to the public

Lecture: Tibet and China: Historical Roots of an International Impasse
5:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, Hall Auditorium — Event date has passed
Presented by Professor Elliot Sperling, Central Eurasian Studies, Indiana University 
Description
The Tibet Issue has been unresolved for a century, in spite of a brief attempt at an accommodation in the 1950s. China has claimed Tibet as its inheritance from the Manchu Empire that collapsed in 1911; Tibetans have claimed that they should rightfully be independent of China. The impasse thus engendered has gone through many phases, ultimately culminating in the present stand-off, with Tibet a cause célèbre and the Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama, an internationally recognized figure who is among the ranks of Nobel Peace Prize laureates. But in spite of the increased visibility that the Tibet Issue has received over the last two decades much about it remains poorly understood. At a time when China is calculating that the 75-year-old Dalai Lama’s passing will end the issue as one that seriously damages China’s international image, it is worth examining its actual nature. This talk will take a look at the history of the Tibet Question and offer an assessment of the positions now held by the Chinese and Tibetan sides to the dispute.
For more information, please contact Dorothy Falke, Center for American and World Cultures, 513-529-8309 or falkeda@muohio.edu
The event is free and open to public
Sponsored by: Miami's Center for American and World Cultures with support from the Asian and Asian American Studies Program, the Department of Geography, the Department of Political Science, and the Office of Liberal Education.

Fall Open House
“Exploring the Roof of the World: Culture, Information and Science”
11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, Brill Science Library — Event date has passed
Students and faculty can broaden their understanding of Tibet by visiting the Brill Science Library to learn more about the resources and technologies that are available here.
The Open House is free and open to the Miami University community

Talk: Landscapes of Tourism: Silk Road, Xinjiang and Tibet
3:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, Brill Science Library — Event date has passed
Presented by: Dr. Stanley Toops, Geography and International Studies, Miami University
Description
Just as international interest in the history and culture of the ancient Silk Road has grown since the 1980s, the number of tourists visiting ancient sites all along this historic trade artery has also risen. In China, Xinjiang, Tibet and Sichuan have all encouraged this new interest by allowing increased access to many formerly closed places. As a result, tourists now arrive to view a wide range of historical, cultural, and natural attractions. Tourist hotels and tour guide companies (both official and unofficial) now benefit from tourists seeking to experience some of the wonders of this new tourist destination. Dr. Toops examines the creation of a tourist landscape along the Silk Road and discusses the impacts of tourism development in western China.
The event is free and open to public

Panel Discussion on Buddhist Perspectives and Traditions, Including Tibetan Buddhism
"Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist"
5:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, MacMillan Hall — Event date has passed
(A reception featuring Tibetan foods starts at 4:45 p.m.)
The event is free and open to the public
Sponsored by:  The Center for American and World Cultures and the Department of Comparative Religion

Around Cincinnati radio program
Previewing the visit by the Dalai Lama to Cincinnati and Miami University
7:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17 — Event date has passed
Tune in to FM 88.5 WMUB or 91.7 WVXU

The Tibetan Monks Begin a Sand Painting Project
12 noon, Monday, Oct. 18, 212 McMillan
The event is free and open to public
Related: CNN's "A Masterpiece in Minutes" 

Talk: The Symbolism of the Sand Mandala
6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 18, Miami’s Art Museum
Within the esoteric tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, sacred diagrams are frequently used for meditation purposes.  The mandala is a sacred cosmogram, or image of the universe, used as an object of contemplation. It assists the devotee in understanding the true nature of the world, as well as how we can live most effectively. The act of creating a sand mandala brings the creative energy of that sacred dimension into our lives. Co-sponsored by The Institute for Learning in Retirement.
The event is free and open to public 
Sponsored by: the Institute for Learning in Retirement

Performance: The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Sacred Music, Sacred Dance
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19, Hall Auditorium
Performed by Monks of the Drepung Loseling as part of the Performing Arts Series
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Center for American & World Cultures
Ticket Information:  $5 for students/youth; $9 for seniors; $10 for adults.  
To obtain tickets please visit the Performing Art Series website or visit the Box Office.
Sponsored by: The Division of Student Affairs, the Center for American and World Cultures, the Western College Alumnae Association, and the Performing Arts Series

Talk: Tibet Today: The History of a Diaspora
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, Miami’s Art Museum
With the invasion of Tibet by the Chinese in 1950-51, the era of a modern Tibetan diaspora began.  Of the 145,000 ethnic Tibetans currently living outside of Tibet, more than 100,000 reside in Dharamsala, India, the location of the Government of Tibet in Exile since 1959.  This presentation focuses on the efforts of the refugees in exile to preserve their traditional culture. Co-sponsored by The Institute for Learning in Retirement. 
The event is free and open to public  

Taste of Tibet
11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday Oct. 21
Lunch and Dinner (both days)
Bell Tower Place and Haines Food Court
Sponsored by: Housing, Dining & Guest Services: Culinary Services

Presentation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet
2 p.m., Thursday Oct. 21, Millett Hall
"Ethics in a Modern World"
Tickets required

Dialogue: Reflections from the Dalai Lama’s Lecture, “Ethics in a Modern World.”
6:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, Shriver Center, Room 336
The event is free and open to the public.

The Tibetan Monks Conclude the Sand Painting Project
12 noon, Friday, Oct. 22, 212 McMillan
The event is free and open to public
Sponsored by: The Institute for Learning in Retirement

Lecture: An Introduction to Tibetan Meditation
2:15 – 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, 212 MacMillan Hall
Presenters:
Geshe Kalsang Damdul, Asst. Director of the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Geshe Jampal Dakpa, Principal, Sarah College, Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Sponsored by:
Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies, the Center for American and World Cultures, the Department of Anthropology, the Department of Comparative Religion, Lifelong Learning, the Office of International Education, and the Office of the President

Lecture: The Meaning and Practice of Compassion
9:30 - 10:45 a.m., Thursday, October 28, 212 MacMillan Hall
Presenters:
Geshe Kalsang Damdul, Asst. Director of the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Geshe Jampal Dakpa, Principal, Sarah College, Institute of Buddhist Dialectics
Sponsored by:
Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies, the C enter for American and World Cultures, the Department of Anthropology, the Department of Comparative Religion, Lifelong Learning, the Office of International Education, and the Office of the President

Tibet Film Series Concludes
7:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, 212 MacMillan
The films are free and open to the public

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