The Chenrezig Tibetan Cultural Center was opened in 1990 by the Venerable
Losang Samten with the help of Dr. David Hall and UTEP President Diana
Natalicio. A meditation center was established in Worrell Hall, Philosophy
Department, 3rd Floor, Room 304, in order to develop an awareness of the
Chinese occupation of Tibet and of the Himalayan culture.
Since the Ven. Losang Samten first established the Center in 1990, he has
constructed four separate mandalas (sybolic arrangements of dieties
and/or symbols in a sadnpainting). Meditation classes are conducted at
the Center and through the Continuing Education Department and are free
for all UTEP students and faculty (for more information see events.
The Center's main purpose is to bring awareness to the people of the
community; to help them become friendlier, more caring, understanding and
loving; and to help form them into a human family on this planet.
Membership Information
Members receive a 50% discount at Center events for which a participation
fee is charged, and library borrowing privileges. Once our books and
materials shop is opened, members will receive a 10% discount on all
purchases there. UTEP students with an active Student Activities Card
may participate in all the Center's on-campus events without charge.
Regular Memberships
$40 for six month membership
$60 for one year membership
Family Memberships
$55 for six month membership
$80 for one year membership
Patron Memberships
$200 for one year membership
All Center events are FREE to patron members.
Each member will receive a dated membership card.
For more information:
Call: (915) 747-6702
Or Write:
rarney@utep.edu
