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Verizon Center

Imagine a giant building where sports stars play and concerts rock! That's the Verizon Center!

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Buddhist audience rises to their feet as His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama dismantles the Kalachakra mandala, monks, nuns, lay people, Kalachakra Pavilion, large thankgas, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Buddhist audience rises to their feet as His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama dismantles the Kalachakra mandala, monks, nuns, lay people, Kalachakra Pavilion, large thankgas, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

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Tibetan Buddhist Khenpo leading lamas in offerings to the deities, facing the Kalachakra pavilon, Thankgas of Padmasambhava, Kalachakra, Buddha, Kalachakra Mandala, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA
His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama explaining with a gesture, monks, nuns, lay people, Kalachakra Pavilion, large thankgas, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama praying in the pavilion, closing the Kalachakra mandala and offering flowers, monks, thangkas, throne, photographer, security officers, sponsors, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA
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His Holiness Dalai Lama sitting on the Kalachakra mandala pavilion after dismantling the mandala, with his monks in orange robes and hats, thangkas of Padmasambhava, Kalachakra, and Lord Buddha, drum, torma offerings, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wearing the Uncle Sam American hat given to him by a disciple, on stage with monks and nuns, large thangkas of Buddha, Kalachakra, Padmasambhava, mandala, White Tara, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C.,
Cardinal HE Donald Wuerl, the Archbishop of Washington D.C. welcomes His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, speaking about the ecumenical spirit, holding hands, after giving the Cardinal a khata, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C. USA
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, descending his throne, monks, nuns, stage, thangkas of Kalackakra, Lord Buddha, Kalachakra mandala, White Tara, shrine offerings, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama distributes sand from the Kalachakra Mandala to a lama, while others wait in line, Verizon Center, monitor, Kalachakra for World Peace, Washington D.C. USA
Blue watercolor: Padmasambhava, Buddhist teacher of the World, White Tara's lotus, held by a volunteer backstage preparing for the mandala offering to His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA
His Holiness on the screen above, a woman spontaneously puts her hands in the prayer mudra, facing towards the stage, 20,000 Buddhists at Kalachakra for World Peace, Verizon Center, Washington D.C., USA

Key Facts

Location
Washington, D.C.
Year Built
1997.
Height
About 130 feet tall (as tall as a 13-story building).
Famous For
Hosting Washington Wizards basketball games and Washington Capitals hockey games.

Meet the Giant Arena!

The Verizon Center is a super-duper big building in Washington, D.C. It's like a giant playground for grown-ups! Inside, thousands of people can sit and watch exciting games like basketball or hockey. It's also where famous singers and bands come to put on amazing concerts. Think of it as a huge party house for the whole city!

When Did This Big Place Get Built?

This giant arena wasn't always here. It was built a long, long time ago, in 1997. That's before many of your parents were even grown up! It took a lot of hard work and many builders to put all the pieces together, like a giant LEGO set. Now, it's a place that's been hosting fun events for many years.

Why Is This Place So Cool?

The Verizon Center is important because it brings people together for fun! It's where the Washington Wizards basketball team plays their games, and the Washington Capitals hockey team skates on the ice. Imagine cheering for your favorite team with thousands of other fans! It's also a place where you can see your favorite musicians perform live, making memories that last forever.

What Happens Inside?

Inside the Verizon Center, there are lots of seats for people to watch the action. There's a giant screen hanging from the ceiling that shows replays of the game or who's singing next. It has special rooms for the players and performers, and even places to buy yummy snacks like popcorn and hot dogs. It's a whole world of entertainment!

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