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Bloomington, Indiana

A great place to vacation any time of year, Bloomington, Indiana offers a wealth of exciting things to do and see: stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, Big Ten sporting events, and a vibrant, youthful spirit. For the most up to date Hoosiers, travel and vacation information on Bloomington, Indiana, the Bloomington, Indiana CVB website is the source for information on lodging, restaurants, attractions and events. The website contains information on area weather, maps and other helpful travel aids for what ever you need for an exciting experience.

Bloomington’s cultural arts scene is a star attraction. Visitors can enjoy world-class performances of music, opera and dance year round thanks to IU’s internationally ranked School of Music which attracts top performers from around the world. There are also numerous live music clubs around town, not to mention theater, Broadway shows and an outdoor summer performing arts series. The visual arts also thrive in Bloomington with several acclaimed museums, distinctive galleries and year round festivals and events. The Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington was founded by the Dalai Lama's brother and is the only center of its kind in the United States. As a result the Dalai Lama has been a visitor to the Bloomington area on more than one occasion.

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Join The Dalai Lama In Bloomington Indiana

 The Dalai Lama will be visiting the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington October 23-28, 2007, and presenting teachings at Indiana University from October 24-26, 2007. For more information, visit the Tibetan Cultural Center.

Dedicated to the people of Tibet, the Tibetan Cultural Center, located on 90 acres just south of town, offers a relaxing and peaceful setting for meditation and reflection. The Tibetan Chortens here (2) are the only ones in the nation. The TCC was established to acquaint people with the history and culture of Tibet and to support Tibetans everywhere. Throughout the year, it provides a place for workshops, teachings, seminars, initiations, retreats and ceremonies relating to the Tibetan culture. Meditation sessions are held every Sunday followed by informal discussion. Visitors can view a permanent sand mandala as well as many other works of art on display.