New York, NY
New York City - Ethical Culture Program
New York Society for Ethical Culture
December 13, 2026 · Free / by donation
At a glance
Dates
December 13, 2026
Status
Scheduled
Welcome
Join the monks of Sera Jey Lawa Khangtsen for an afternoon program centered on peace, compassion, and community.
The gold-standard tour chart lists the program for 1:30-3:00 PM. Additional participation details will be announced by the host and tour team. You don't have to be Buddhist, and newcomers are welcome.
Public viewing hours
| Day | Time | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13 | 1:30 PM-3:00 PM | Public World Peace Tour program |
Ceremony schedule
Opening ceremony
Opening blessings, protector prayers, Lama Dance, Sacred Music, and the start of the sand mandala
Daily mandala creation
Public viewing 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closing Ceremony, Mandala Dissolution & Walk for Peace
Late-afternoon closing; blessed sand offered to a local waterway
Talk titles
- Becoming a Peacemaker / meditation evenings — Ven. Tashi Lama
Cost and donation guidance
All public events are free; donations are gratefully accepted and support the monks of Lawa Khangtsen and the tour. Suggested donations for closing ceremonies and public talks: $10–$25 per person — more if you can, less if you can't.
Registration
Registration links for talks, school visits, and private blessings will be posted by the host organization when available.
Host organization
New York Society for Ethical Culture
A New York City ethical culture community hosting a public World Peace Tour program.
2 West 64th Street · New York, NY · 10023
Photography and recording
Still photography without flash is welcome during public creation hours unless otherwise noted. Please refrain from photography during closing ceremonies.
What a first-time visitor should expect
You can come and go. You can sit on a chair or on a cushion. You do not have to bow. You do not have to be Buddhist. The monks may work in silence much of the day; quiet conversation around the edges is welcome.
Learn: I'm new — what to expectRelated events at this stop
- Opening ceremony — Opening blessings, protector prayers, Lama Dance, Sacred Music, and the start of the sand mandala
- Daily mandala creation — Public viewing 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Becoming a Peacemaker / meditation evenings
- Closing Ceremony, Mandala Dissolution & Walk for Peace — Late-afternoon closing; blessed sand offered to a local waterway
Support this stop
Sponsor this stop, the mandala, a meal day, or volunteer during public hours.