Thursday, February 14, 2013
Buddhist group makes presentation to administration
It has been more than six decades since the first members of the Kalmyk community came to Howell and since then they have become an important part of the township's history. Not only have they established three temples here but as one of the first large groups of Buddhists in the country they welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama to town back in the 1970's. Recently the Kalmyk Three Jewels Foundation hosted the Dalai Lama during a visit to Lincoln Center. The township provided buses for residents to take to see the service and last week members of the foundation presented tributes to the township administration for all their years of working together. Mayor Bill Gotto and his fellow members of the council as well as Township Manager …
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Kalmyk Three Jewels Foundation helps arrange Buddhist holy man's visit.
Early Sunday morning, a group of Howell residents gathered at the Aldrich Road Park and Ride for an experience they knew would leave a lasting impact on their lives. The final destination was Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center to see His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama as he presented a teaching and life blessing to the sold out audience. Sunday's event was presented by the Howell-based Kalmyk Three Jewels Foundation and the Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey. Maria Taunov, a Howell resident and co-founder of the foundation, said bringing the Dalai Lama to New York for the event was a process that took several years of hard work but was ultimately well worth it. "It was really such an honor," she said of coordinating the event. "…
Friday, August 17, 2012
Cultural experience open to all residents
For many residents in Howell, no matter how long they have lived in the township it is likely many have never driven past Kalmuck Rd. or have seen the Tashi Lhunpo Temple on the property. On Sunday residents will have the chance to not only see the temple but also learn more about the people who have used it for more than six decades at the first Kalmyk Day to be held in the township. The event is being sponsored by the Three Jewels Foundation, and Maria Taunov who is helping to coordinate the event said she is excited to help introduce her culture to the residents of Howell. "It's a big day for us," she said. In addition to a soccer tournament being held at Oak Glen Park to start the day Taunov said the day will include a Buddhist …
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Adam Hochron
8:38 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013
They actually had a festival last year and I think there are plans to have another one this year. If we hear anything we'll be sure to get the word out. It has been very interesting to learn more about them over the past year or so. more ›