Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
Share a quiet tea with beloved writer Pico Iyer in his longtime home of Nara, Japan, about which he has written extensively, including in his books Autumn Light and A Beginner's Guide to Japan. In a special, and peaceful, setting within the ancient capital's deer park, Pico will welcome you into conversation about Japan, travel, and the search for stillness. This is a rare chance to spend unhurried time with one of the most thoughtful voices of our age. The date and time of this 2026 encounter will be determined by the winning bidder and Pico Iyer's schedule.
Pico Iyer is an internationally renowned writer and speaker whose writings on travel, philosophy, and stillness illuminate the universal search for meaning. His lifelong friendship with His Holiness the Dalai Lama has inspired some of the most insightful writing on Tibet and Buddhism, including his celebrated book The Open Road: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. With his eloquent writing, Iyer has brought the values of Tibetan Buddhism, including compassion and inner peace, to millions worldwide.
Shipping costs will be determined by The Tibet Fund after a winning bidder has won an art work. The winning bidder will be responsible for any shipping costs. Winners in attendance at The Tibet Fund Gala on October 23, 2025 will have the option of taking any won artworks home with them upon payment. Winners in the New York City area will also have the option of picking up the artwork at The Tibet Fund office in Manhattan during business hours.
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