New York, NY
New York City - OHM Center
OHM Center
December 19-23, 2026 · Free / by donation
At a glance
Dates
December 19-23, 2026
Status
Scheduled
Welcome
Join the monks of Sera Jey Lawa Khangtsen for a program centered on a sand mandala, peace, and compassion.
Opening prayers and the sand mandala opening ceremony take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Tibetan Chanting and Meditation sessions take place December 20, 21, and 22, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM each evening. All times are local to New York (EST).
Additional program details will be announced by the host and tour team. You don't have to be Buddhist, and newcomers are welcome.
Typical program rhythm
The exact schedule can be adapted to fit the needs, vision, and rhythm of each host venue.
| Day | Time | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| Opening day | Morning / afternoon | Opening blessings, protector prayers, introductory remarks, Lama Dance, Sacred Music, and the start of the sand mandala |
| Each day | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Mandala construction — public welcome to observe |
| Selected evenings | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | "Becoming a Peacemaker" talks or meditation instruction |
| Final day | Late afternoon | Closing Ceremony, Mandala Dissolution, and Walk for Peace — blessed sand offered to a local waterway |
Ceremony schedule
Sand Mandala Opening Prayers and Ceremony
Opening prayers and ceremony for the sand mandala at OHM Center.
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
OHM Center
A New York City meditation and wellness center scheduled to host the World Peace Tour in December.
1143 First Avenue · New York, NY · 10065
Host websitePhotography 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
- Sand Mandala Opening Prayers and Ceremony — Opening prayers and ceremony for the sand mandala at OHM Center.
- Tibetan Chanting and Meditation — Evening Tibetan chanting and meditation at OHM Center.
- Tibetan Chanting and Meditation — Evening Tibetan chanting and meditation at OHM Center.
- Tibetan Chanting and Meditation — Evening Tibetan chanting and meditation at OHM Center.
Support this stop
Sponsor this stop, the mandala, a meal day, or volunteer during public hours.