June 25, 2002
Source: The Oregonian
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On June 25, 2002 The Oregonian featured an article on the creation of "a spiritual home for the 270 Tibetans in Portland and Southwest Washington' by the Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association. The center is still in the planning stages.