• New Year's Eve Celebration

Now more than ever, our world needs authentic kindness, empathy, and compassion. Ring in the New Year with genuine inspiration and purpose, starting with the special talk Healing our World with Compassion with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Zamling, followed by traditional Buddhist prayers, Prayers of Compassion for World Peace, which help us increase our own compassion and strengthen kindness and compassion throughout the world. Enjoy the company and connection with like-minded people. Due to the rise in cases in of COVID-19 in the area, we will no longer be serving refreshments at this event. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

Both events are open to absolutely everyone -- no previous experience is necessary.

AVAILABILITY

😊 Oak Park (in person)

🕙 Live online

🎞️ The special talk (but not the prayers) will be recorded and available for 72 hours afterward

SCHEDULE

Friday, December 31

7:30pm - 9pm Central Time

7:30 - 8pm: Healing Our World with Compassion: A Special Talk for 2022 

8:15 - 9pm: Prayers of Compassion for World Peace

TEACHER

Gen Kelsang Zamling, Resident Teacher

BOOKS & MATERIALS

This event will refer to the following book(s). It's not necessary to have a copy, but some people like to read more afterward or follow along during. Click any title below to order a printed, e-book, or audio copy from Tharpa Publications, or purchase in person at our Oak Park and Wicker Park locations.

• Modern Buddhism (free e-book available)

COST

Special Talk: $12

Prayers of Compassion: FREE

Refund policy

No one turned away for lack of funds. Contact us to request financial accommodations. FP & Supporting Members: half price; Benefactors and Patrons: free. See the member benefits section for codes needed to receive these discounts. $35 for 30 days: free, discount is automatically applied.