Jigme Lingpa Center, Buddhist San Diego

09/14/2026

Only 5 days to go! 🙏🕊️

The Celebration of Awakening World Peace Festival is almost here!

Join us for a meaningful day filled with inspiring voices, meditation, cultural performances, community, and practical reflections on how each of us can create peace in our everyday lives.

Youth, families, educators, community leaders, and peace advocates will come together with one shared aspiration: to build a more compassionate and peaceful future for all beings.

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

🎟️ Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome!

Bring your family and friends and join us for this beautiful day dedicated to putting peace into action.

Facebook:
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Event information:
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Donations:
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Please share this post and help us bring Lama Lhanang Rinpoche’s altruistic vision of peace and compassion to more people.

Together, we can create peace—one thought, one word, and one action at a time. 🙏🕊️

09/14/2026

MEET THE VOICES: ROYCE MIGUEL MUÑOZ

Peace is created through the choices we make every day.

It can begin with self-discipline, treating others with respect, responding to challenges with courage and choosing a positive path even when life is difficult.

We are proud to welcome 14-year-old Royce Miguel Muñoz as one of our youth speakers at the Celebration of Awakening – World Peace Festival 2026.

Royce participates in his school’s Cadet Corps Leadership Program and competes in amateur boxing with ABC Youth Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by light-heavyweight champion Archie Moore to help young people stay off the streets and step into life with confidence, courage and dignity.

Through leadership and athletics, Royce shows us that creating peace in daily life requires strength—not the strength to hurt others, but the strength to stay focused, make responsible choices, overcome challenges and become a positive influence in our communities.

“Empowering San Diego’s at-risk youth to step into life with courage and dignity.”

Join us to hear Royce’s voice and explore how each of us can turn discipline, courage and compassion into everyday actions for peace.

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 CELEBRATION
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XWZHCE5CR8WN

09/14/2026

MEET THE VOICES: ISABELLA HADDAD

Peace is not only a dream for the future—it is something we create every day.

We create it through the way we listen, the courage to speak with kindness, the respect we show to others and the choices we make in our homes, schools and communities.

We are honored to welcome Isabella Haddad as the Youth Kickoff Speaker for the Celebration of Awakening – World Peace Festival 2026.

A junior at Mission Vista High School and a youth leader with UNASD’s Advocating Together program, Isabella reminds us that young people are not merely waiting for a more peaceful world—they are helping create it now.

“No matter anyone’s age, everyone deserves a say in the world around us.”

Join us to hear Isabella’s voice and be inspired to consider an important question:

What can each of us do today to create peace in our daily lives?

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 CELEBRATION
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XWZHCE5CR8WN

09/11/2026

EDUCATION CAN OPEN THE DOOR TO A MORE PEACEFUL FUTURE 🕊️

Meet Yashashree Surineni, one of the youth speakers joining us at the Celebration of Awakening 2026 – World Peace Festival.

Yashashree is a student at Canyon Crest Academy whose work with Enlight Education and SDWAC has reached more than 1,000 students. Her experience shows how young people can create meaningful change by sharing knowledge, opening opportunities, and listening to others with genuine attention.

At the festival, Yashashree will share her perspective on how communication and education can help us understand one another and build peace within our communities.

Join us and be inspired by a young leader already making a difference.

📅 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

Bring your family and friends, and come hear the voices helping shape a more compassionate future.

09/11/2026

YOUNG VOICES CAN TURN HOPE INTO ACTION 🕊️

Meet Tiger Carpenter, one of the youth speakers joining us at the Celebration of Awakening 2026 – World Peace Festival.

Tiger studies Political Science at Pasadena City College and expresses his creativity through songwriting, acting, and poetry. As both a student and an artist, he understands the power young people have to question, imagine, and help shape a better future.

At the festival, Tiger will share his perspective on why peace is essential for creating stability and hope—and how we can begin building it through our everyday choices.

Come listen, reflect, and be inspired by the voices of a new generation.

📅 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

Invite your family and friends, and join us in giving young voices a place to be heard.

09/11/2026

EXPERIENCE THE CELEBRATION 🕊️

One community. Many voices. One shared commitment to peace.

Join us for Celebration of Awakening 2026 – World Peace Festival, a gathering that will bring together youth, families, educators, artists, spiritual leaders, and members of the community.

Experience inspiring conversations, Tibetan and Indian cultural performances, music, dance, meditation, and activities that invite us to transform peace into meaningful action.

Peace is not only something we hope for—it is something we create together.

📅 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

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a celebration of community, compassion, and peace.

09/10/2026

THERE CAN BE NO PEACE WITHOUT COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS 🕊️🐾

Meet Carmen Villarreal Alberich, an attorney, animal-rights advocate, and founder of Casa Dakini and Abogados Animalistas México.

Carmen’s work reminds us that peace cannot be limited to humanity—it must embrace every sentient being. Through legal reform, public education, and direct action, she has helped strengthen animal protections, challenge cruel practices, and rescue vulnerable animals, including big cats in need of sanctuary and rehabilitation.

At the Celebration of Awakening 2026 – World Peace Festival, Carmen will share a powerful vision of peace rooted in justice, responsibility, and respect for all forms of life.

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

Join us in imagining a world where compassion crosses every boundary—and where animals are recognized not as objects, but as living beings worthy of dignity, protection, and peace.

09/10/2026

PEACE BEGINS WITH HOW WE CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN

Peace begins long before a child enters the world as an adult. It begins with how we see them, how we listen to them, and how we care for them.

Meet Elsa Chahin, one of the inspiring voices joining us at the Celebration of Awakening 2026.

Elsa is an internationally recognized speaker, educator, author, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher who has dedicated her life to promoting respectful care for babies and children. As President and CEO of Pikler/Lóczy USA, she brings a powerful perspective on how families can nurture compassionate, confident human beings—and help create a more peaceful future.

“Peace begins with how we care for our children.”

Come experience a day of wisdom, culture, community, and hope. Together, we can plant the seeds of peace for generations to come.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 AM–4:00 PM
St. David’s Episcopal Church
San Diego, California

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 World Peace Festival and help us keep this celebration free and open to everyone:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XWZHCE5CR8WN

Please share this post with your family, friends, and community. Every person we reach helps carry the message of peace a little farther.

09/09/2026

🕊️ MEET THE VOICES: MORDY LEVINE

Meet Mordy Levine, author, meditation teacher, president of the Jigme Lingpa Center, and creator of the Meditation Pro Series. Through his programs, more than 950,000 people have learned to meditate.

At the Celebration of Awakening World Peace Festival, Mordy will join our panel, Youth and Families: Voices for a Peaceful Future, bringing his perspective from meditation, business, and community leadership to the conversation about how we can put peace into action.

“It all starts with one person seeking peace. You can seek peace for yourself; then you are showing the way for your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.”

At a time of so much conflict, division, and uncertainty, the world needs peace more than ever. Join us for a day dedicated to creating greater understanding, compassion, and peace within our families and communities.

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

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

🙏 Help us keep the festival free and accessible to everyone. Every donation, regardless of the amount, helps make this possible.

Donate here:
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09/07/2026

🕊️ Connect now! Lama Lhanang Rinpoche will be live very soon.

Lama Lhanang Rinpoche is the spiritual leader of the Jigme Lingpa Center and the visionary behind the Celebration of Awakening World Peace Festival.

Rinpoche will join Vessy Mink for a special conversation: “How Important Is Peace in These Difficult Times?” He will also share more about the upcoming festival and its mission to promote peace.

🔴 Watch live here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/K2KRQrC8bKE?si=Kb56HyAwCdgmusG4

This conversation is free and open to everyone. Please join us and share—we need the message of peace now more than ever. 🙏

A conversation with Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Vessy MinkMonday, Sept...