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Jigme Lingpa Center San Diego is led by the Venerable Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. We share teachings about Tibetan Buddhism, meditation and Anu Yoga.

Jigme Lingpa Center San Diego is led by the Ven. Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. We share teachings about Tibetan Buddhism, meditation, and Anu Yoga. Lama Lhanang Rinpoche is a spiritual teacher of the Nyingma Longchen Nying-Thig order of Tibetan Buddhism who has studied with many masters from different lineages. He shares teachings from an unbroken tradition in a way that is fresh, cross-cultural, and current for these times. He is an accomplished instructor of meditation, Anu-yoga, art, Feng-shui, cultural and historical studies as well as a skilled practitioner of Tibetan medicine. Rinpoche addresses the needs of individuals touching them in a gentle and profound way, offering private consultation on business and personal relationships.

10/02/2026

🕊️ Youth and Families: Voices for a Peaceful Future

One of the most meaningful parts of Celebration of Awakening 2026 was making space to hear our young people’s voices.

Their perspectives matter. Their concerns deserve our attention. Their hopes can help us imagine—and create—a more compassionate world. Hearing them reminds us that building peace across generations begins with listening, with curiosity, humility, and respect.

We are deeply grateful to our youth panelists:

✨ Rigzin Norbu
✨ Henry Phan
✨ Mark Phan
✨ Royce Miguel Muñoz
✨ Sana Arun
✨ Yashashree Surineni
✨ Tiger Carpenter
✨ Carmina Crosthwaite
✨ Idi Volonte Ekyoci

We also thank Isabella Haddad for opening the event with her kickoff message.

To each of you: thank you for having the courage to speak and for giving us the opportunity to see the world through your eyes. You have a place in the conversation about peace today, and your voices can help guide the decisions we make together.

Thank you to your families for supporting you, and to Lama Lhanang Rinpoche for bringing generations together through his vision of world peace through inner peace.

May we keep listening long after this gathering. May our young people know that their words matter—and may we honor those words through our actions. 🌿

📷 Gabo Visual Studio ·

09/24/2026

✨ Celebration of Awakening 2026 ✨

Our hearts are still filled with gratitude after such a beautiful and meaningful day.

This year’s Celebration of Awakening brought together children, young people, families, community leaders, artists, volunteers, and friends around a shared intention: to cultivate peace in our minds, our homes, and our communities.

Under the theme “Youth and Families: Voices for a Peaceful Future,” we listened to the wisdom and hopes of a new generation, reflected on our collective responsibility, and celebrated the richness of Tibetan and Indian culture through music, prayer, dance, and tradition.

Our deepest gratitude to Lama Lhanang Rinpoche for his vision, tireless dedication, and compassionate guidance. His teachings remind us that peace is more than the absence of conflict—it begins within us and is expressed through our words, choices, and actions.

Thank you to every speaker, young panelist, performer, volunteer, organizer, sponsor, donor, and guest who contributed their time, talent, generosity, and presence. Every offering helped make this gathering possible.

A very special thank-you to our talented photographer, Gabo Visual Studio, for beautifully capturing the spirit, joy, and meaningful moments of this celebration. Please visit and follow his work on Instagram: .

May the conversations, connections, and memories created during this celebration continue to inspire us. May every conscious act of kindness become a seed of peace for present and future generations.

Together, we can help create a more compassionate and peaceful world. 🕊️

With profound gratitude,
The Celebration of Awakening Team

09/18/2026

TOMORROW, WE COME TOGETHER FOR PEACE 🕊️

Only one day to go!

Join us tomorrow for Celebration of Awakening 2026 – World Peace Festival, a free community gathering dedicated to transforming inner peace into compassionate action.

Experience inspiring youth and adult voices, meaningful conversations, meditation, Tibetan cultural performances, Indian classical dance, music, and activities for peace.

Bring your family and friends, and join us for a day of wisdom, culture, community, and hope.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 St. David’s Episcopal Church
5050 Milton Street, San Diego, CA 92110
🎟️ FREE and open to everyone

🌐 Event information:
https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/about-us-1

🔵 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026

🟣 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026/

💛 Support the festival:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XWZHCE5CR8WN

Peace is not only something we hope for—it is something we create together. We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow!

09/17/2026

🕊️ MEET THE VOICES: IDI VOLONTE EKYOCI

What if one of our greatest sources of hope is not sameness, but our ability to recognize strength in one another’s differences?

At 21, Idi Volonte Ekyoci brings the perspective of an American-Congolese electrical engineering student and a young advocate for peace and unity.

His message is both simple and powerful:

“If our diversity is our strength, then our best is yet to come.”

Idi reminds us that our differences do not have to divide us. When we meet one another with respect, curiosity, and compassion, diversity can become a source of connection, learning, and collective strength.

During the Celebration of Awakening 2026 — World Peace Festival, Idi will join our youth voices to reflect on how the next generation can help create peace through education, responsibility, unity, and everyday action.

Come hear his voice and celebrate a young generation that believes a more peaceful future is possible—and that each of us has a part in creating it.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 5050 Milton St., San Diego, CA 92110
✨ Free and open to everyone

Learn more:
https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/about-us-1

Support the Celebration:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XWZHCE5CR8WN

09/17/2026

🕊️ MEET THE VOICES: SANA ARUN

Peace has many languages. Sometimes it is spoken. Sometimes it is danced. And sometimes it begins with the quiet courage to remain calm when everything around us feels uncertain.

This is the message Sana Arun brings to the Celebration of Awakening 2026 — World Peace Festival:

“Peace isn’t the absence of chaos; it’s the choice to stay calm in the middle of it all.”

At 15, Sana is already discovering how discipline, creativity, and inner balance can become paths to peace. She is a sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy and has studied dance with Naad Studios for more than eight years.

Sana reminds us that young people are not simply waiting to inherit the future—they are helping shape it now.

During the Celebration, she will share her voice as part of our youth program and later express that same spirit through Indian classical dance with Naad Studios.

Come listen to her words. Witness her art. Celebrate a generation choosing compassion, courage, and peace.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 5050 Milton St., San Diego, CA 92110
✨ Free and open to everyone

Learn more:
https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/about-us-1

Support the Celebration:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XWZHCE5CR8WN

09/17/2026

🕊️ ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO!

Join us this Saturday for the Celebration of Awakening 2026 — World Peace Festival.

Through the voices of young people, families, educators, community leaders, and artists, we will explore how each of us can put peace into action in our everyday lives.

Enjoy inspiring conversations, Tibetan and Indian cultural performances, music, the Peace Pledge, and a beautiful day of community for all ages.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 5050 Milton St., San Diego, CA 92110
✨ Free and open to everyone

Bring your family and friends. Together, we can help create a more peaceful future.

Presented by Jigme Lingpa Center

🌐 https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/about-us-1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026/

09/16/2026

🕊️ MEET THE VOICES OF PEACE: PHIL PETRIE

“Justice and inner peace are two sides of the same coin.”

Phil Petrie is an artist and environmental advocate whose work reflects a deep commitment to caring for the Earth and strengthening our connection with one another.

His message reminds us that creating peace begins within. When we cultivate awareness, compassion, and respect in our own lives, we are better able to care for our communities, protect our shared home, and help create a more peaceful future for generations to come.

Join us to hear Phil and many other inspiring voices at the Celebration of Awakening 2026 World Peace Festival.

🕊️ Youth and Families: Voices for a Peaceful Future

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 St. David’s Episcopal Church, San Diego
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

Bring your family and experience a meaningful day of dialogue, wisdom, music, dance, culture, community, and hope.

🌐 Event information:
https://buddhistsandiego.com

🙏 Support the Celebration of Awakening with a donation:
https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/dana

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026/

World Peace Through Inner Peace 🌎🕊️

09/16/2026

🕊️ MEET THE VOICES OF PEACE: RIGZIN NORBU

At only 10 years old, Rigzin Norbu already understands something the world deeply needs: peace begins with the way we communicate, listen, and respect one another.

“I want to communicate, listen, respect others, and create peace.”

Rigzin is an elementary school student at Alice Birney Elementary and a young advocate for peace. His simple yet powerful message reminds us that every conversation is an opportunity to practice kindness, understanding, and respect—and that no one is too young to help create a more peaceful world.

Come hear Rigzin and other inspiring young voices at the Celebration of Awakening 2026 World Peace Festival.

🕊️ Youth and Families: Voices for a Peaceful Future

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 St. David’s Episcopal Church, San Diego
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

Bring your family and join us for a meaningful day of wisdom, dialogue, music, dance, culture, community, and hope.

🌐 Event information:
https://buddhistsandiego.com

🙏 Support the Celebration of Awakening with a donation:
https://www.buddhistsandiego.com/dana

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026/

World Peace Through Inner Peace 🌎🕊️

09/16/2026

🕊️ 3 DAYS TO GO!

Together, we create peace.

This Saturday, we come together for the Celebration of Awakening World Peace Festival—a day to listen, connect, celebrate our shared humanity, and explore how each of us can create peace in everyday life.

This year’s theme, “Youth and Families: Voices for a Peaceful Future,” reminds us that peace begins with how we speak, listen, care for one another, and guide the next generation.

Join us for inspiring conversations, youth voices, Tibetan and Indian cultural performances, music, the Peace Pledge, and a community united by one sincere aspiration: a more peaceful future for all.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 St. David’s Episcopal Church
5050 Milton St, San Diego, CA 92110

✨ Free and open to everyone. Bring your family and friends—your presence is part of the peace we are creating together.

Presented by Jigme Lingpa Center

🌐 https://buddhistsandiego.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdcelebrationofawakening2026/

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