Menla Mountain Seasonal Positions
Set on 320 acres in the heart of the historic Catskill Mountains and surrounded by a stunning national forest preserve, Menla is conveniently located near Woodstock, known for its local music and art scene.
The staff is small at Menla, and we all wear many hats. Working here is dynamic, inspiring, and fun! We are looking for self-motivated staff who desire to be part of a team, are friendly and flexible, have excellent customer service skills, and a desire to offer the best of themselves in a unique environment.
As a member of our staff, you would be entitled to attend Tibet House and most yoga programs, schedule permitting. Working here provides an opportunity to give service to a deeply important cause.
If working at Menla feels like it might be a good fit at this point in your life and personal development, we encourage you to request an application.
Menla Mountain Retreat Center is owned & Operated by Tibet House US.
Various part time positions are available.
All positions are seasonal.
Bhutan: May 10- 22, 2010
Join scholar and author Dr. Robert Thurman on this journey to the last remaining Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom - Bhutan. On our travels we explore sacred temples and monasteries, enjoy active day hikes, and take time for daily meditation and teaching with Dr. Thurman.
Throughout the trip, we examine Bhutan’s unique cultural, religious, & environmental positions and its efforts at continuation and preservation. The trip is co-led by Brent Olson, former Director of Bhutan Programs at Geographic Expeditions..
Tibet House US joins in other New York area orgaizations to highlight Asian Culture across the globe.
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Asia Week New York is the city's largest and most diverse series of cultural events focusing on Asian art from India, China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. Asia Week brings together leading New York institutions that have a significant interest in Asian art, organizing and formalizing the diverse programming and activities hosted by museums, galleries, specialty dealers and auction houses. Don’t miss this brilliant week of public lectures, panel discussions, exhibitions and receptions! Special Tour of Tibet House US Collection & Current Exhibit:Monday, March 22nd, 1:30 PM Executive Director Ganden Thurman leads a special tour of this exhibition premiering the 3-D works of renowned Tibetan artist Pema Thaye. |
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The Modern Tibetan Studies Program at Columbia, Maysles Cinema, Kham Film Project & Machik present a week of films & special events in Harlem.
March 14th- 20th
Tibet in Harlem 2: Origins is the second annual series of Tibetan and Tibet-related films at the Maysles Cinema in Harlem. This year’s program showcases a collection of rarely screened early films — both documentary and fiction — by some of the most important Tibetan and Chinese filmmakers working in Tibet today. Tibet in Harlem aims to offer audiences an experience that carries beyond the screen. Most screenings will be followed by panel discussions with the filmmakers, academics, and other leading figures in Tibetan film and culture. Over the course of the series there will be special events and receptions featuring Tibetan food and refreshments, as well as items for sale. Tibet in Harlem 2 is supported by the Henry Luce Foundation, The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation and other organizations. Tickets are sold on the basis of suggested donation and the proceeds from each event will be contributed to NGOs and organizations working inside Tibet, including Rabsal, the Tibet Village Project and Machik. Maysles Cinema
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Jewel Heart presents: Gelek Rinpoche evening talk at Tibet House US, Friday March 12th, 7-9 PM.
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Born in Lhasa, Tibet, in 1939, Kyabje Gelek Rimpoche was recognized as an incarnate lama at the age of four. Tutored from an early age by some of Tibet’s greatest masters, Rinpoche gained renown for his powers of memory, intellectual judgment and penetrating insight.
He was director of Tibet House in Delhi, India and a radio host at All India Radio. He conducted over 1000 interviews in compiling an oral history of the fall of Tibet to the Communist Chinese. In the late 1970’s Rimpoche was directed to teach Western students by his teachers. In 1988, Rinpoche founded Jewel Heart, a Tibetan Buddhist Center. His Collected Works now include over 32 transcripts of his teachings, numerous articles as well as the national bestseller Good Life, Good Death and the Tara Box: Rituals for Protection and Healing from the Female Buddha. Rinpoche is a U.S. citizen and lives in Michigan. Fearless Compassion Evening Talk
Friday, March 12th, 7-9 PM. $20 Suggested Donation Click here for more information *This is NOT a Tibet House US program, please contact organizers for more info |
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Obama 'Hope' artist Shepard Fairey creates Dalai Lama portrait from Don Farber photo in honor of March 10th, Tibetan Independence Day.
Tibet House US is proud to annouce the XX Annual Benefit Concert to be held on Friday, February 26th, 2010.
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Philip Glass, the concert's esteemed Artistic Director and Vice President of Tibet House US, has once again created an incredible show. 2010 Concert Line-up to date
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Healing the Divide & Tibet Center to host Dalai Lama at Radio City Music Hall in May 2010. Tickets to go on sale this Thursday, February 18th.
Radio Music Hall, New York City, May 20th - 23rd
Tibet Center & Healing the Divide will be hosting the Dalai Lama at Radio City Music Hall from May 20th - 23rd. May 20 - 22:His Holiness will give three-day teachings on Shantideva’s A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life (chodjug) & Kamalashila’s The Middling States of Meditation (gomrim barpa) organized by Healing the Divide & The Tibet Center at Radio City Music Hall. May 23:His Holiness will give a public talk on Awakening the Heart of Selflessness organized by Healing the Divide & The Tibet Center. About Tibet Center
Founded in 1975 by the Reverend Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, a scholar and reincarnate lama of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism, the Tibet Center provides a place where members and the general public can explore Buddhist teachings and practices as well as those of other faith communities. About Healing the Divide
Healing the Divide was founded with a strong emphasis on partnerships in order to leverage complementary strengths and promote cooperation in achieving common goals. HTD is ideally positioned to bring together concerned individuals and organizations from the areas of entertainment and the arts, the nonprofit sector, religion, philanthropy and business to develop innovative solutions to significant problems. (Click Here for more information) *This is NOT a Tibet House US event, |
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Join Robert Thurman & other teachers on Sacred Awakening's 40-day free teleseminar series starting February 17th, 2010.
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You’ll be able to engage with some of the wisest, most enlightened, and loving spiritual teachers, all from the convenience of home. For those unable to take a long desert retreat, we hope this series will prove illuminating for your path!
This free series begins February 17th.Each teacher will be asked to share their most important secrets for living a sacred life – the practical, personal tips for how they have found joy, love, connection, and a sense of purpose, as well as learned how to express their highest service in the world. After each has shared their secrets, there will be time to engage them in interactive Q & A, as well as discuss how you want to apply these insights in your own life via breakout groups that support you on your path. Robert Thurman will be joined by: Abdul Aziz-Said, Andrew Harvey, Angeles Arrien, Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, Ariel Spilsbury, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Bhikku Bodhi, Bishop John Shelby Spong, Chunyi Lin, Dattatreya Shiva Baba, Gangaji, Genpo Roshi, Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Grandmother Flordemayo, Isha Judd, James O'Dea, Jean Houston, Julia Butterfly Hill, Jyoti, Kali Ma, Kyriacos Markides, Leslie Temple Thurston, Luisah Teish, Marianne Williamson, Matthew Fox, Michael Tamura, Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Rabbi Yehuda Berg, Rev. James Trapp, Rev. Michael Dowd, Sadhguru, Saniel Bonder & Linda Groves Bonder, Sequoia Trueblood, Sheikha Ayshegul Ashki, Shiva Rea, Sobunfu Some, Stanislav Grof, Stephen Dinan & Devaa Haley Mitchell & Swamiji Chidananda Saraswati. You only need a telephone to participate and all teleseminars will be recorded and made available to registrants. You can participate in as many or few of the calls as you like. www.sacredawakeningseries.com |
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Losar, Tibetan New Year, begins on February 14th with prayer & community gatherings across the globe
| Westerners who joked they were glad to see 2009 gone, hoping for a better 2010, may find kindred spirits in the Tibetans this month. Though on the traditional Tibetan calendar it is 2136 being bid a fond farewell to and 2137 being greeted. Losar, the Tibetan New Year, will begin on February 14th with celebrations by Tibetan communities across the globe and will culminate with Tibet House’s XX Annual Benefit Concert At Carnegie Hall on February 26th, 2010. The Tibetan calendar is based on a lunar cycle of 60 years; it consists of 12 animals (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Donkey, Bird, Dog and Hog), which are then combined with the 5 elements (water, wood, fire, earth and iron) and two aspects (male and female). 2010 is the year of the male iron tiger (lcags-pho stag-lo) under Tibetan astrology. Tibetan systems of knowledge are inter related and the astrological calendar system is deeply tied to its comprehensive medical diagnostic methodology. Losar activities center on ushering out the old, purifying, and welcoming the new. The celebration can last between three and 14 days. The first three days of Losar are divided between giving thanks to both symbolic & material individuals locally, regionally & nationally. From elaborate food offerings made on home shrines to public festivals it is a time to display gratitude for the past year and hopes of the next to friends, family, deities and religious figures alike. The monastic community cleans and decorates the monasteries and performs special rituals evoking protective deities. The lay community embraces purification for the New Year; in the days before, new clothes are made or purchased, houses are cleaned (sometimes repainted) and decorated and new prayer flags (Tib. Lungta) are raised. The first day of Losar is traditionally spent with immediate family. Celebrants wear their new garments to signify a new beginning. There are special dishes and treats such as phagthuk and khapse, and lots of chaang – a beverage similar to beer. There are prayers in the home for purification, and for an auspicious new year. Juniper incense is burned and small amounts of barley flour (Tib. Tsampa) are thrown into the air to ensure successful livelihoods and crops. The second day tends to be when public festivals occur and the third ends with burning of traditional butter lamps. Here are some different prayer events organized by different Tibetan associations in the US:
New York City: The Tibetan Community of NY and NJ Boston, MA: Tibetan Association of Boston Seattle, WA: Tibetan Association of Washingtion
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"I will be with some of my Tibetan friends and students from Tibetan Children’s Village. When I was a child in Amdo, we spent the entire day eating, visiting with family, receiving gifts and playing with friends.” Tamding, Artist, Dharamsala
“I will be with my close friends and family, eating special rice, momos and vegetables. On the first day, many people will be at temple by 3 am. In Tibet, Losar is celebrated for 14 days, in exile it is only celebrated for three.” Tashi (artist), Dharamsala
"In India, we would go to the monasteries, wear new clothes, visit family and celebrate. My family would have an extensive prayer and ritual ceremony the first day of Losar, usually conducted by my father or my late grandfather.” Shenpenn (Film maker, musician), Toronto |
Written by freelance writer Heidi Minx
For more information please visit: www.builtonrespect.com
Tibet House US Directory Spotlight: Tibetan Kitchen, New York, NY.
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In 1982, Tibetan Kitchen was the first traditional Tibetan restaurant to open in New York City. Several years ago it was taken over and is now operated by two Tibetans both with the same name, Tashi. Since similar naming is a common practice in the Tibetan Culture, one goes by “Tash.” They created a unique space that is reminiscent of walking into a Tibetan temple with authentic décor and painting. The ceiling, painted in vibrant shades of blue, depicts the protector Cheepu. There was a very peaceful candlelit atmosphere in the evening hours, when I frequented the place for a nice hot cup of Pho Cha. Made out of black tea, butter, salt, and milk this is a Tibetan traditional and favorite drink. The butter tea is made from butter from milk of female Yaks, called Dri. At Tibetan Kitchen, they make Pho Cha with a special twig tea. Traditionally, Tibetans eat an usually high protein diet since vegetables are difficult to grow at higher altitudes. The animal fat and protein rich diet is beneficial to those who are exposed to five times more ultraviolet rays and harsher living conditions then people are who live at sea level. Their intake of black tea is also said to be a large part of why they show less signs of degenerative disease. The pho cha is good for maintaining energy Momo, is a dumpling dish native to the Himalayan region. In Tibet, they are typically made out of yak meat, called Sha Momos. Here, they have been made with hand cut beef and green onions and can be steamed or fried. Usually they are eaten with Sippen, a hot chili sauce which adorns each table top. Vegetarian momos have become increasingly popular with potato and cheese or shredded vegetables. I indulged in the steamed meat or Sha Momos, which were divine. Tibetan Kitchen offers a range of other dishes including soups called Thukpa that are also popular meals in the Tibetan region. Thenthuk is common, and consists of noodles with mixed vegetables and yak or mutton meat. Tibetan Kitchen |
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Written by freelance photographer Heather A. Lindquist
Her work can be seen at www.heatheralindquist.com
Tibetan Healing Culture Meets The Modern Spa:
Tibet House US Wellness Center at Menla Mountain Retreat Center in Phoenicia, NY.
Menla Mountain Retreat & Conference Center, operated by Tibet House US, was founded to provide a place for groups and individuals to further their professional and personal development.
Since opening in 2002, we have received rave reviews for the stunning beauty and meditative environment of our land, the high-quality of our accommodations, our nutritious and delicious gourmet meals, and the personalized nurturing care of our small dedicated staff.
Many leading professionals, yogis, shamans, and spiritual teachers have come here to offer their teachings—including H.H. XIV Dalai Lama, under whose auspices Tibet House was founded. Our magical hidden 320-acre valley sits in the heart of the Catskill National Forest Preserve and is an officially recognized Audobon Important Bird Area.
Named after the Medicine Buddha, Menla’s long-term mission is to develop into a healing arts center offering an integrated healing system combining the best of Tibetan medicine with elements of Western, Ayurvedic, and other holistic traditions.
The first of its kind, our healing arts center will help transplant the Tibetan medical tradition into the west and will serve as a leading prototype for others to follow. To this end, we are currently building an exquisite 3000 square foot two-story spa facility. The healing center will feature Far Infrared saunas, authentic Finnish saunas, steam rooms, showers, and hydrotherapy Vitality Pools. It will also house two colonics treatment rooms with state-of-the-art equipment for deep detoxification.
Under Dr. Tashi Rabten’s expert supervision, two rooms will be dedicated solely to Tibetan herbal soaking treatments, which are especially good for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Also in conjunction with Dr. Rabten, we are working on developing our own health and wellness product line. When the facility opens, a variety of local massage and other body-work practitioners will also be available to offer a wide array of wellness services.
To learn more or to help us achieve our mission,
please email Michael Burbank at
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or call 845-688-6897 ext. 7513.
