Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society Presents the 32nd Annual Tibetan Bazaar

Saturday & Sunday, September 21-22, 2024
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Alberta Ave Community Hall, 9210 118 Ave, Edmonton AB

Himalayan Vendors, Traditional Tibetan Food, Entertainment, Meditation Instruction, & More!

Purchase Tickets to Tibetan Bazaar

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 20

7:00 – 9:00 PM – Introduction to Tibetan Medicine Public Talk

Saturday, September 21

10:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies led by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe and Monastics
11:00 AM – Nepalese Dance Performance
12:15 PM – MLA Janis Irwin
1:00 PM – Meditation & Dharma Talk led by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe
2:00 PM – MLA David Shepherd
5:00 PM – Doors close

Sunday, September 22

10:00 AM – Doors open
1:00 PM – Meditation & Dharma Talk led by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe
4:45 PM – Closing Ceremonies led by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe and Monastics
5:00 PM – Doors close

Ongoing throughout Saturday and Sunday:

  • Live Sand Mandala Demonstration
  • Medical appointments with Tibetan Doctor

About the Tibetan Bazaar

The Tibetan Bazaar is a unique celebration of Tibetan culture – the only annual celebration of its kind in central and northern Alberta. For the past 31 years our society has hosted this festival which has grown in popularity each year. Each day festival attendees can shop in the Himalayan market, sample delicious Tibetan food, win door prizes and receive instruction in meditation from a Tibetan monk – our Spiritual Director Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe.

Here are a few of the exciting experiences happening this year:

  • Medical Appointments (30 minutes) with Tibetan Doctor Tenzin Norbu
  • Tibetan Herbal Medicine available for purchase (cash only)
  • Display of Tibetan medical paintings and texts
  • Dharma and introduction to meditation talks
  • Sand mandala demonstration by visiting monks
  • Fabulous selection of unique imports from Himalayan region for purchase
  • Delicious traditional Tibetan cuisine
  • Beautiful cultural performances

PUBLIC TALK: An Introduction to Tibetan Medicine

Friday, September 20, 2024
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Alberta Ave Community Hall, 9210 118 Ave, Edmonton AB

When you purchase a ticket for this public talk event, this includes Tibetan Bazaar (Sept. 21 & 22) admission.

Purchase Tickets to Public Talk & Tibetan Bazaar

Join us for an illuminating exploration into the ancient art of Tibetan medicine. Delve into one of the world’s oldest healing traditions that has been practiced for more than 4000 years in the Himalayan region. Using pulse analysis, diet and herbal medicine this holistic approach offers unique perspectives on well being in our modern world to treat illness and foster health.

Don’t miss this opportunity, buy your ticket now for this public talk and have the opportunity to book in person medical appointments with Doctor Norbu during the Tibetan Bazaar (Sept. 21 & 22).

Doctor Norbu is a member of the Organization of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Sciences of Canada, a graduate of the Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute, India and has treated thousands of patients over his twelve years of practice.

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