Upcoming Events At Tibetan Museum On Staten Island

Following are the events being held at the Tibetan Museum, on Lighthouse Avenue in Staten Island.  These events will be held in April through June.  Some are events seeking volunteers, others require the purchase of tickets.  For more info on the museum, including booking group tours, visit their website at tibetanmuseum.org

Goings on at the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art in April/May/June 2022

Saturday April 23^rd Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday April 24^th Spring planting in the Garden. Come help and volunteer in our Samadhi Garden. We want to get it ready for spring by planting Chinese medicinal flowers, plants, and herbs. We would appreciate all who could make it. This was one of the most favorite parts of the Museum that Jacques created.  Come help us keep up the legacy of Jacques Marchais and her garden for all to enjoy! Light snacks and food will be available for all who attend.

Saturday April 30th Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday May 1^st Singing Bowl Meditation with Leslee Penny. Come see and be part of this amazing journey. Beginners welcome, wear comfortable clothing. General Public $15.00 Museum Members $13.00. Tea and light food will be available.

Saturday May 6th Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday May 7^th Asian Film Series in the Museum 2:00 PM “Lost Horizon” Free with museum admission.

Saturday May 14 Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday May 15^th Sri Lankan Dance Academy 1:00 PM Come see this famed dance academy while they share their art of the dance from Sri Lanka Free with museum admission.

Saturday May 21 Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday May 22^nd, 2:00PM Lecture: “The Musical Instruments of Tibetan Ritual” by musicologist Professor Jeff S. Dailey.  The lecture accompanies an exhibit of instruments from his collection which will remain on display through the end of the year. Free with Museum Admission.

Saturday May 28 Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday May 29^th Asian Film Series in the Museum 2:00PM “Genghis Blues” Free with Museum Admission

Saturday June 4 Tai Chi in the garden with Bob Murphy beginners to experts 3:30 PM through 5:00 PM General Public: $20.00 Museum Members $18.00 for info, call or email Bob Murphy 646-765-4694 or bcm [email protected]

Sunday June 5^th Singing Bowl Meditation with Leslee Penny. Come see and be part of this amazing journey. Beginners welcome, wear comfortable clothing. General Public $15.00 Museum Members $13.00. Tea and light food will be available.

Banner Image: Buddha, at Boudhanath. Image Credit – Tibetan Museum

Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art’s mission is to present the art, culture and history of Tibet to a world audience in order to educate about and inspire appreciation of Himalayan cultures and to foster better global understanding. The founder, Jacques Marchais (1887-1948) intended the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, established in 1945, to serve as a bridge between Tibetan art and culture and the world. The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art preserves its unique collection of rare and sacred artifacts and provides careful stewardship of its historic buildings and gardens. In addition to presenting Jacques Marchais’ history, it is the intention of the museum to give visitors an understanding of Tibet and the Himalayan region. This “Jewel on a Hillside” replicates the monasteries of Tibet while it contains the unique artifacts that reflect the art, history, culture, and religious articles that have been destroyed in their homeland. This singular place in the USA preserves site and artifacts in memory of the founder and as a collection held in a contextual setting.