Tashi Lhunpo monks are scheduled to perform at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, creating a sand mandala and making additional presentations, from January 25 - 30, 2011

Global Weekends: Living in America: Brain and the Tibetan Creative Mind | American Museum of Natural History

"Over six days, experience meditation, watch monastic dances, and learn about the latest research on Tibetan meditation’s impact on the brain in this unique program. Featured speakers include Richard J.  Davidson, director of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin, andJoseph Loizzo, director of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science. Abbot Khen  Rinpoche Geshe Kachen Lobzang Tsetan and seven monks from India’sTashi Lhunpo Monastery will demonstrate Tibetan arts, including the creation of a “Medicine Buddha” sand mandala."