Michael & Victoria Imperioli welcome Namkha Rinpoche, a Tibetan Buddhist Rinpoche (Precious Teacher) connected to the Vajrayana teachings (Red Hat Buddhist) and a great spiritual master of Tantric Buddhism.

Rigdzin Namkha Gyatso Rinpoche was born in December 1967 in Dza-Chu-Kha in the province of Kham, Tibet. His father, Thupten Sherab, and his mother, Dawa Sherab, called him Drupa Tharchin. He represents the 18th generation of this yogic lineage, therefore, since his early childhood, he has been involved in activities related to the Holy Dharma.

He is commited to the promotion of human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment and self-discipline. All human beings are the same. We all want happiness and do not want suffering. Even people who do not believe in religion recognize the importance of these human values in making their life happier.

Secondly, his commitment is the promotion of religious harmony and understanding among the world's major religious traditions. Despite philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings. It is therefore important for all religious traditions to respect one another and recognize the value of each other's respective traditions.

Thirdly, The Rinpoche is a Tibetan and works closely with His Holiness, the 'Dalai Lama'. Therefore, his third commitment is to the Tibetan issue. His Holiness has asked Rinpoche to spread the word of Tibetans in their struggle for justice.

The Rinpoche has founded several Buddhist centers (Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Lithuania) and divides his time between them giving teachings.

A suggested donation of $25.00 will go to the Humanitarian Aid and Cultural Preservation in Tibet. If you cannot attend this event but would like to contribute, please send a check made payable to Golden Bridge Association at 5150 East Camino Cielo, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. For more information visit www.GOLDENBRIDGEFORTIBET.com