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TASTE & TRIBUTE BENEFIT DINNER
December 6, 2025 | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Step into an extraordinary evening where mindfulness meets culinary mastery for a good cause. World-renowned Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan brings her celebrated temple cuisine to Berkeley for one exceptional night. Our 22nd annual Taste & Tribute will be held on December 6th, 2025, at Nyingma Institute in the Berkeley Hills, featuring—
Five thoughtfully crafted vegetarian courses created by Jeong Kwan
Elegant reception with exquisite hors d'oeuvres
Premium wines selected to complement each course
Intimate dining experience limited to 60 guests
Exciting live and silent auctions featuring luxury travel and Asian art
The dress code is elegant attire, and valet parking is included. Please note that our historic hillside venue has many stairs, and that dining will be held indoors this year.
Limited to 60 guests. This once-annual gathering consistently reaches capacity. Early reservations are encouraged to ensure your place at this extraordinary evening.
Saturday, December 6th. Reception begins at 4:30 PM.
Benefit Dinner: $400 (includes $300 tax-deductible donation)
For sponsorship opportunities, please see below.
For partnership inquiries: tap@tibetanaidproject.org
TEMPLE CUISINE MASTERCLASS
December 7, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Join us for an exclusive culinary demonstration with the internationally acclaimed Buddhist nun and chef, Venerable Jeong Kwan Seunim. This special class offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a master of Korean temple cuisine, whose philosophy has captivated culinary experts worldwide.
Cooking Class: Pricing Coming Soon
Taste & Tribute Event Sponsorship
Become an Event Sponsor to support vital cultural preservation while securing your place at this extraordinary 60-person dinner featuring renowned Buddhist chef Jeong Kwan.
Sponsorship includes full access to the event, including dinner seating, with contributions above the per seat ticket price being tax-deductible.
Lapis Lazuli - $5,000
Tickets for 10 guests. $4,000 is tax-deductible.
Coral - $2,500
Tickets for 5 guests. $2,000 is tax-deductible.
Turquoise - $1,500
Tickets for 3 guests. $1,200 is tax-deductible.
