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2008 Events | Visit of H.H. the Dalai Lama | Past Events
2008 Calendar
Emory-Tibet Science Initiative Update
  This May and June, in partnership with the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives and the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Emory scientists and professors embarked upon an historic initiative. They delivered the first part of a five-year curriculum - a comprehensive and sustainable science education program for Tibetan monastics in Dharamsala, India. This exciting program, a long time vision of the Dalai Lama, opened a dialog between scientists and Buddhist contemplatives intended to contribute to a better understanding of our reality and human predicament.
Distinguished Tibetan Scholar Program
This fall, we welcome Khenpo Losal Zangpo to Emory University as a Senior Distinguished Tibetan Scholar. During his visit he will teach Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy 365R.
Khenpo Losal Zangpo is a highly regarded tantric master of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in 1950, Khenpo Losal studied Buddhist philosophy and practice for 18 years under various teachers such as HE the 8th Khamtrul Rinpoche, Khyentse Chokyi Lodro and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Khenpo Losal now oversees the spiritual and temporal welfare of the Drukpa Kagyu Institute for Higher Studies at Khampagar Monastery in Tashi Jong, the seat of Khamtrul Rinpoche, the head of the Kham division of the Drukpa Kagya School. This monastery maintains an unbroken tradition of tokdens or “tantric yogis” who are specially selected from among the monastic community and trained in the esoteric “heart drop” traditions descending directly from Milarepa, a legendary 11th century Tibetan meditation master.
“The Loseling Dolls and Traditional Costumes of the Tibetan World”
October 20th – 25th
Visual Arts Gallery, Emory University
This exhibit promises to be a delight for the whole family! It features distinctive, handcrafted figures created by the master doll makers of Drepung Loseling Monastery. These unique dolls illustrate traditional lay and monastic costumes of old Tibet. The Drepung monks will also be present during the exhibition, demonstrating their craft.
This exhibition marks the first major event for the new Himalayan Arts Program funded by the Rubin Foundation.
 
Check out “Emory in the World”
Recent Emory grad Paige Wilson shares a poignant story of her volunteer experience in Tibet.
http://international.emory.edu/emory_online/feat_tm.html
An Evening with Sharon Salzberg
October 31st
Sharon Salzberg is one of America’s leading spiritual teachers and authors and is the cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Barre, Massachusetts. (Time and location on Emory campus to be announced)
Mark your Calendars!
TIBET WEEK 2009
March 23 – 28, 2009
Each year, Tibet Week celebrates the rich culture of traditional and contemporary Tibet. It regularly features guest lectures, films, presentations, a children’s program, and other cultural events. New artists & activities in 2009!
Past Events
Update: Prayer Vigil and Peace March for Tibet
Please click here for information on the Prayer Vigil and Peace March being organized at Emory University due to the events taking place in Tibet.
March 17-22, 2008
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Reception Hall Emory
Each year, Tibet Week celebrates the rich culture of traditional and contemporary Tibet.
This year features guest lectures, films, presentations on the Emory-Tibet
Science Initiative, a children's sand painting workshop, and a week long
Sand Mandala Painting by the monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery.
See a listing of all events.
The Visit of H.H. the Dalai Lama, Presidential Distinguished Professor
"Educating the Heart and Mind - A Path to Universal Responsibility"
Oct. 19-22, 2007
His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Emory University from October 19-22, during which he was officially installed as Emory's Presidential Distinguished Professor. His Holiness participated in a number of conferences and events, and gave a free public talk at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta on Monday, October 22. He also met with Emory science faculty to discuss the development and implementation of the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, a landmark program to provide comprehensive and sustainable science education for Tibetan monks and nuns for the convergence of science and spirituality.
For photos and videos from the visit, and more information, please visit: www.dalailama.emory.edu.
Mountain to Mountain:
An Exploration of Tibetan and Appalachian Folk Music
John Flower
Associate Professor, History Department
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Thursday, April 19, 2007, 4:00pm
Tarbutton Hall 106
This event is free and open to the public
Sponsored by:
East Asian Studies Program, South Asian Studies Program, Emory Tibet Partnership,
Music Department, Religion Department, Institute for Comparative and International
Studies, and The Hightower Fund
For more information on this
event download PDF event flyer
Kyabje Sharpa Choeje Rinpoche
Distinguished Tibetan Visiting Scholar
"Compassion: The Foundation of Well-being"
April 12, 2007, 8:00pm
White Hall 208
Kyabje Sharpa Choeje Rinpoche, a leading Tibetan scholar and second in line
to the head of the Geluk lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, will draw from the
Tibetan Buddhist tradition to present the meditation of compassion as applicable
to people of all traditions.
"Songs of Experience on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment"
April 1-29, 2007, Sunday afternoons, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Drepung Loseling Institute
In this series of talks, Kyabje Sharpa Choeje Rinpoche will teach on the
personal spiritual account of the great 14th century Tibetan master Je Tsongkhapa
and the complete path of spiritual development.
Geshe Thupten Jinpa
Halle Distinguished Fellow and
Principal English Language Interpreter for His Holiness the Dalai Lama
"Knowledge for the Future: His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Views on the
Convergence of Science and Spirituality"
Followed by presentations on the Emory-Tibet
Science Initiative
March 22, 2007, 7:00pm
Michael C. Carlos Museum, Reception Hall
"Mental Training and Transformation in Tibetan Buddhism"
March 24, 2007, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Drepung Loseling Institute
(Free for Loseling members; $25 for non-members)
In this talk, Geshe Jinpa will speak on meditation and mental training from
his most recent book, Mind Training: The Great Collection.
Dr. Pema Dorjee
Halle Distinguished Fellow and Renowned Tibetan Physician
"Essentials of Good Health" Public Talk
February 27, 2007, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Drepung Loseling Institute
"Depression: Perspectives from Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Modern
Biomedicine"
A Public Symposium with Dr. Helen Mayberg (Psychiatry and Neurology) and
Dr. Nassir Ghaemi (Director, Bipolar Disorder Research Program)
March 5, 2007, 7:30pm
Winship Ballroom, Dobbs University Center
Tibetan Film Series
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. from Sep. 12 through Oct. 17, 2007
White Hall 205
As a prelude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit, Film Studies and South Asian Studies will present a selection of new Tibet-related feature films and documentaries by Western, Tibetan, and Chinese directors. These award-winning works, which focus on a wide range of topics (music, politics, contemporary youth, Himalayan culture, environmental issues, the Dalai Lama, etc), are notable not only for their artistic excellence, but for the light they shed on the Tibetan situation, both inside and outside Tibet. Question and answer sessions led by associated faculty will follow.
Free and open to the public.
For full schedule, visit www.filmstudies.emory.edu or www.asianstudies.emory.edu/sa/
Kyabje Jangtse Choeje Rinpoche
Distinguished Tibetan Visiting Scholar
Buddhist Philosophy: Mind Training
Fall semester class for Emory undergraduates, co-taught by Prof. John Dunne and Geshe Lobsang Tenzin.
Understanding the Nature of Mind and Reality through Meditation
Sept. 23 - Oct. 14, 2007, Sundays (2-5pm) and Thursdays (7-9pm)
Drepung Loseling Monastery, 2531 Briarcliff Rd., Suite 101
Kyabje Jangtse Choeje Rinpoche, a leading Tibetan scholar and next in line
to the head of the Geluk lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, will offer this complete course in Mahamudra meditation, suitable for beginners and those with experience in meditation.
Free and open to the public. Visit Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc for details on this and other courses and teachings by Rinpoche.
"The Potential Impact of Our Relationship with the Dalai Lama"
An Evening with Dr. Robert Paul, Dean of Emory College
Wednesday, September 26, 2007, 7:15pm
White Hall 208
Dean Robert Paul's vision for the great benefit that could be had from bridging the western academic tradition and the Tibetan scholastic and contemplative tradition was crucial for the establishment of the Emory-Tibet Partnership and the development of Emory's relationship with Tibetan institutions of higher learning. The most recent fruits of this have been His Holiness the Dalai Lama's acceptance of Emory's offer of the position of Presidential Distinguished Professorship, and Emory's commitment to developing and implementing a comprehensive and sustainable science education program for Tibetan monks and nuns. Dean Paul will speak on the importance of this cross-cultural and interdisciplinary work with the Tibetan tradition and H.H. the Dalai Lama, and what it means for the development of knowledge and the future of our world.
Free and open to the public.
The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama
Sep. 29 - Oct. 27, 2007
Emory Visual Arts Gallery
The Missing Peace is a multi-media art exhibition by a range of artists inspired by H.H. the Dalai Lama’s vision for peace. This creative and colorful exhibition, centered around the idea of "portraits" of H.H. the Dalai Lama, is sure to inspire and intrigue. Please visit the Emory Visual Arts Gallery for details.
Buddha in Paradise
Tibetan Thangka Paintings: An Exhibit at the Michael C. Carlos Museum
Oct. 13 - Nov. 25
Michael C. Carlos Museum
A special exhibit in honor of H.H.the Dalai Lama’s installation as Presidential Distinguished Professor at Emory. Please visit carlos.emory.edu for details.
Techung
with Sonam Lhamo and Tsering Phuntsok
A Concert of Traditional and Contemporary Tibetan Music
Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Michael C. Carlos Museum Reception Hall
A concert by award-winning singer/songwriter Techung, a leader in the preservation of traditional Tibetan music.
This event is free but tickets are required. While available, tickets can be picked up at the Office of Educational Programs at the Carlos Museum (plaza level) , Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Science Meets Dharma
An Historic Dialogue between Eminent Scientists and Tibetan Monastics
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Woodruff PE Center
Join us for a landmark dialogue that will feature leading scientists and a select group of Tibetan monks and nuns visiting from India discussing the potential for collaboration between modern science and contemplative practice.
Free and open to the public.
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
Co-sponsored by the Office of the President; the Emory College Office of the
Dean; the Claus M. Halle Institute for Global Learning; the Emory College Program
in Science and Society; the Program in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology;
the Emory Collaborative for Contemplative Studies; the Religion Department;
the Office of Undergraduate Education; the Institute for Comparative and International
Studies; Asian Studies; the Center for International Programs Abroad (CIPA);
Students for a Free Tibet; and Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc.
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