The University of Westminster's EDI Team welcomes the visiting monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery for a cultural residency celebrating Tibetan Buddhist art, music, and spiritual traditions.
Founded in 1447, Tashi Lhunpo is one of Tibet’s most important monasteries and the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas. During this residency, visitors will experience the creation of a traditional Peace Mandala, interactive workshops, sacred masked dance, and a special film screening of The Epic of Everest with a live prologue by the monks. The programme offers a rare opportunity to encounter the living traditions of Tibetan Buddhism through ritual, craftsmanship, performance, and reflection.Agenda
Agenda
- 10am: Opening welcome and introduction
- 10.20am: Dedication prayers and start of Peace Mandala
- 11am–12.30pm: Interactive cultural workshop
- 12.30–1.30pm: Lunch break
- 2.30–3.30pm: Performance: The Power of Peace
- 4.30–5.30pm: Mandala completion and destruction ceremony
Highlights
- Traditional sand mandala creation
- Tibetan arts workshop
- Sacred music and masked dance
Film screening at Regent Street Cinema
The Epic of Everest will be screened at Regent Street Cinema, accompanied by a live prologue from the monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.
This historic silent film documents the 1924 Everest expedition of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. The event revives the original tradition of Tibetan monks performing before screenings, offering a unique combination of cinema, live ritual music, and cultural history.
Get your movie tickets on the Regent Cinema website.
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery greatly appreciates any donations you can make; donation boxes will be available during the event.
Location
Fyvie Hall, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW
