$5 Online ($7 at the door)
Celebrating 34 Years!
Celebrate Tibetan culture with authentic food, cultural performances, meditation, Himalayan vendors, and family-friendly fun.
34th Annual Tibetan Bazaar Festival
Experience one of Alberta's most distinctive cultural festivals, celebrating the traditions and heritage of Tibet.
For 34 years, Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society has had the privilege of hosting and sharing the rich traditions, culture, and hospitality of Tibet with our community. We warmly invite you to join us for a memorable weekend of authentic experiences, meaningful connection, and cultural celebration.
Whether you're discovering Tibetan culture for the first time or returning as a longtime friend, the Tibetan Bazaar Festival offers a unique opportunity to explore living traditions that have been passed down for generations.
Authentic Tibetan cuisine featuring authentic Momos (Tibetan Dumplings)
Traditional cultural performances
Tibetan Fashion Show
Himalayan vendors and handcrafted imports
Introduction to Meditation talks with Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe
Tibetan Medicine Public Talk: Tibetan Medicine for Everyday Life
30-minute consultations with Tibetan Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang
Tibetan herbal medicine available for purchase
Sacred sand mandala and butter sculpture demonstrations by visiting monks
Meet visiting Tibetan monks and learn about Tibetan Buddhist traditions
Closing Circle Dance celebrating community, culture, and connection
More than a festival, the Tibetan Bazaar is an opportunity to experience the warmth of Tibetan hospitality, learn about a remarkable culture, and connect with a community dedicated to preserving and sharing these traditions for future generations.
Your attendance also helps support the Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation and Gaden Samten Ling's ongoing work to make Tibetan Buddhist teachings and culture accessible within our community.
We invite you to bring your family and friends and join us for a weekend of culture, learning, and celebration. We look forward to welcoming you.
$20 Online ($25 at the door)
Friday, September 25: 7:00 to 8:00 PM
with Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang
Tibetan Medicine for Everyday Life: Practical Methods for Health and Balance
Discover how one of the world's oldest healing traditions can support greater health, balance, and well-being in everyday life.
Join Tibetan Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang for an engaging introduction to the principles of Traditional Tibetan Medicine, a holistic system that has nurtured physical, mental, and emotional well-being for centuries.
In this insightful public talk, you'll learn how Tibetan Medicine understands the interconnectedness of body, mind, and environment, the underlying causes of illness, and practical approaches to cultivating lasting health and balance. Whether you're interested in holistic wellness, traditional healing practices, or Tibetan culture, this presentation offers a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced Tibetan physician.
Following the talk, attendees will have the opportunity to book a private consultation with Dr. Tsultrim and purchase authentic Tibetan herbal medicine.
Private consultations are 30 minutes and advance booking is recommended. Appointments can be requested below.
Bio section
Tibetan Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang is an internationally respected practitioner, researcher, educator, and author specializing in Traditional Tibetan Medicine. Born in Tibet and educated in India, he graduated from the Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute (Men-Tsee-Khang) in Dharamsala, earning his Menpa Kachupa degree in 1998 and his Menrampa degree in 2010.
For more than 25 years, Dr. Tsultrim has dedicated his career to the study, practice, and preservation of Traditional Tibetan Medicine. As a researcher with Men-Tsee-Khang, he conducted extensive field research on medicinal plants throughout the Tibetan Himalayas and authored six books, including works on Tibetan medicine, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine integration, therapeutic massage (Ku-nye), and Tibetan medicinal plants.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has established Men-Tsee-Khang's External Therapy Centre, served as Deputy Director of the Materia Medica Department, supervised wellness centers, contributed to the translation of classical Tibetan medical texts, and taught future generations of Tibetan medical practitioners. He also served as an Associate Professor at Namgyal Sowa-Rigpa College in Sikkim, India.
A registered Holistic Practitioner in Ontario, Dr. Tsultrim continues to share the wisdom of Traditional Tibetan Medicine through lectures, consultations, and educational programs across the world, helping people better understand holistic approaches to health, balance, and well-being.
Everyone is welcome!
Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang
The consultation fee is $30 and can be paid for online by the links below. Any herbal medicine prescribed is around $60 to $90 for a three month supply and can be paid for by cash or e-transfer following the consultation. Tibetan medicine includes herbs with over 2,600 plant species documented for medical use from the Himalayan region.
September 25, 26 and 27, 2026
6:30 PM - Doors Open for Public Talk
7:00PM – 8:30 PM – Tibetan Medicine For Everyday Life: Practical Methods for Health and Balance
10:00 AM - Doors Open
10:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies led by Kushok and Monastics
11:15 AM - Special Guest Speaker TBD
11:45 AM – Special Guest Speaker TBD
12:00 PM – Cultural Performances TBD
1:00 PM - Tibetan Fashion Show
2:00 PM - Meditation Talk led by Kushok
3:00 PM - Special Guest Speaker TBD
5:00 PM – Doors close
10:00 AM – Doors open
1:00 PM - Tibetan Fashion Show
2:00 PM – Meditation Talk led by Kushok
4:30 PM - Closing Ceremonies, Circle Dance and Dedication Prayers
5:00 PM – Doors close
Delicious traditional Tibetan cuisine
Live Butter Sculpture and Sand Mandala Demonstration
Fabulous selection of unique imports from Himalayan region for purchase
Cultural performances
Medical Appointments (30 minutes) with Tibetan Doctor