Drepung Loseling Institute
 
 

Teaching by H.H. the Dalai Lama
"An Introduction to Buddhism"

Sunday, October 21, 2007 - from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

Drepung Loseling Monastery is honored to announce that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has accepted our request to give a teaching to our community during his visit to Atlanta from October 20-22, 2007 as the Presidential Distinguished Professor at Emory University.

His Holiness's teaching will be accessible both to those who already have familiarity with Buddhist concepts and practice, as well as those with little prior familiarity. To accommodate as many people as possible, we have moved to a larger venue. We are now able to offer a limited number of general tickets to others beyond the membership of Drepung Loseling.
   

The teaching will take place on Sunday, October 21, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in the Woodruff Physical Education Center at Emory University. Doors will open at 7 a.m. and please arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the start time for parking and security clearance. Tickets will be required for admission and seating.
 
Please read the following information carefully in order to purchase tickets between October 17-19.
You may purchase tickets over the phone with a major credit card by calling 770-938-9709 before 6 p.m. Friday, October 19th. If you wish to purchase tickets in person with cash, check, or credit card, you may do so at the following times and places:
Loseling’s Administrative Office @ 2092 Vistadale Court, Tucker, GA 30084
October 16-19: 10 a.m. –6 p.m.
Sales table near Mandala Construction, Woodruff PE Center, Emory University
Oct. 16-19 Noon-7 p.m.
 
Ticketing Information
Members of Drepung Loseling
Drepung Loseling members will receive complimentary ticket(s) in the reserved seating section at this teaching based on their level of membership. Members may request additional tickets in the general seating section for family members. A donation is suggested for each general ticket requested.
In addition to the Buddhist teaching on Sunday, October 21, Benefactors and Patrons will be invited to attend a special blessing by His Holiness the Dalai Lama of the new center for Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc. in Atlanta. Please see the following chart for details:
 
Drepung Loseling Membership Level
Number of Complimentary Tickets
in the Reserve Section
Invitation to Special Blessing of DLM's New Center by
H.H. the Dalai Lama
Individual, Student, or Senior
1
---
Supporting
1
---
Life
2 (Preferred seating)
---
Benefactor
2 (Preferred seating)
2
Patron
3 (Preferred seating)
4
 
Click here for information on Drepung Loseling membership.
For more information on how to support Drepung Loseling by becoming a Benefactor or Patron, please call 770-938-9709 (M-F 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. EST).
 
Click here to download the Member Ticket Request form. You may then call (770-938-9709), fax (770-938-9505) or hand-in your request.
There will be a WILL-CALL desk at the Peavine Parking Deck 2 near the Woodruff PE Center at Emory University. It will be open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the October 21 event; please let us know in advance if you will be picking up your tickets in this way.
 
If you are a member requesting additional GENERAL seating tickets for family members, please note that receiving additional tickets will depend upon seating availability. Please note that the reserved seats and general (unreserved) seats are in different sections of the venue. You can opt to forego your seat in the reserved section for a seat in the general unreserved section, thereby enabling you to sit together with your family. Please indicate this when you make your request for tickets. Please call, fax or hand-in your request in advance to facilitate picking-up your tickets. Please DO NOT MAIL your request as it may get delayed or lost on the mail.
 
"Non-members"
GENERAL (unreserved) tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis for members of other Buddhist communities and members of the general public who wish to attend this teaching. A donation is suggested for each ticket requested. You can make your request for general tickets starting on September 4 by calling our office at 770-938-9709 (M-F 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST).
Click here to download the General Ticket Request form. You may then call (770-938-9709), fax (770-938-9505) or hand-in your request.
There will be a WILL-CALL desk at the Peavine Parking Deck 2 near the Woodruff PE Center at Emory University. It will be open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the October 21 event; please let us know in advance if you will be picking up your tickets in this way.
 
*Donations for the Teaching to the Buddhist community will help cover the costs of holding the event. Any proceeds in excess of this amount will go towards the renovation of the new center for Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc. in Atlanta and establishing a stable basis for its programs for the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism and the preservation of the Tibetan culture and Buddhist tradition. Click here for more details on the new center.
 
Be sure to check www.dalailama.emory.edu for information regarding all the exciting events surrounding His Holiness’s visit as well as important information on directions, lodging, parking, security and protocol.