Emory-Tibet Science Initiative Graduation Event

EMORY-TIBET Celebrating SCIENCE INITIATIVE A Historic GRADUATION EVENT Journey 14-15 December 2019 Drepung Monastery

Co-sponsored by The Dalai Lama Trust and Emory University in collaboration with Drepung Monastic University and The Library of Tibetan Works & Archives His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Emory-Tibet Partnership Co-Founders Lobsang Tenzin Negi and Dr. Robert Paul.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama watches as Dr. Robert Paul signs a formal agreement CELEBRATING A HISTORIC JOURNEY

2019 ETSI GRADUATION EVENT

elcome to the 2019 Emory-Ti- Six years later, in the summer of 2019, the bet Science Initiative Graduation implementation phase concluded as 114 WEvent, coinciding with the aus- science faculty from sixty-seven research picious occasion of His Holiness the Dalai and academic institutions taught a total of Lama’s inauguration of the new Drepung 1496 monastic students on topics ranging Gomang Debate Courtyard. We are hon- from Newton’s laws of motion to cosmolo- ored that His Holiness the Dalai Lama will gy, the theory of evolution to epigenetics, grace the occasion by presiding over the and perception to cognitive neuroscience. ETSI Implementation Phase completion ETSI’s first cohort of graduating students ceremony. included 233 monastics who successfully completed the rigorous six-year curriculum. This event marks a significant milestone, not just for ETSI, but for the monastics who Co-sponsored by Emory University and have participated in the program over the the Dalai Lama Trust, with support from last six years. In May 2014, ETSI launched Drepung Monastery and the Library of its six-year-long implementation phase at Tibetan Works and Archives, the 2019 ETSI three sites—all major academic centers of Graduation Event celebrates these and Tibetan Buddhism world—Gaden, Drepung other important milestones: the successful and Sera monasteries. Monastic students, unpacking of ETSI’s curriculum; the devel- drawn from nine participating monasteries, opment of comprehensive teaching and gathered in classrooms and listened to their learning materials; and the emergence of first ever science lectures. monastic students who are literate in science and ready to engage with science at This was a historic moment for the com- a deeper level. As the participating mon- munity as it involved a significant addition asteries and nunneries commemorate the to the 600-year-old monastic curriculum. 600th anniversary of the parinirvana of Je Importantly, the six monastic colleges of Tsongkhapa—the founder of the Gelug Gaden, Drepung and Sera introduced the School of Tibetan Buddhism—with various ETSI program as a compulsory course of intellectual and religious activities, ETSI study for senior students who had complet- rejoices in its continued efforts to create a ed a designated portion of their traditional bridge between modern science and Tibet- monastic studies. an Buddhism that can lead to mutual en- This groundbreaking achievement was richment and new forms of knowledge. soon followed by the introduction of ETSI THE ROBERT A. PAUL EMORY-TIBET for Nuns in 2017. Launched with support SCIENCE INITIATIVE BACKGROUND AND from the Library of Tibetan Works & Ar- HISTORY chives, the Department of Religion and Culture of Central Tibetan Administration The Robert A. Paul Emory-Tibet Science and Drepung Loseling Monastery, forty-one Initiative (ETSI), a comprehensive educa- nuns from five nunneries had their own tional program specifically designed to landmark moment when they too joined the teach modern science to Tibetan monastics, ETSI program. commenced in 2006 when His Holiness the

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Dalai Lama invited Emory University to col- smaller monasteries, Rato, Tashi Lumpo and laborate with the Library of Tibetan Works Sakya Monastery of Mundgod, participat- and Archives (LTWA) on a comprehensive ing. This program was comprised of sum- and sustainable science curriculum—an op- mer intensives taught by faculty from Emory portunity supported by the university. ETSI and other institutions, year-round study led was founded with the intention to create by on-site instructors, translation and pro- bridges between complementary systems duction of bilingual textbooks and instruc- of knowledge by educating future scien- tional videos, and further curriculum refine- tific collaborators who can contribute to ment. Monks and nuns at other academic new discoveries in the science of mind and monastic institutions were—and are—able body. ETSI offers new analytical tools to Ti- to participate in the ETSI program through betan monastics while providing them with the pedagogical materials created, which fresh perspectives on how to employ and are available on-line and in hard copy. adapt time-tested, Buddhist, contemplative methodologies for the relief of suffering ETSI also promotes the creation of a new in the world. Additionally, scientists and lexicon of scientific terms in the Tibetan science educators are encouraged to learn language, and facilitates the Tenzin Gyatso more about the Buddhist science of mind Science Scholars program, which brings and what it can contribute to the under- monastics to Emory for two-year-long res- standing of human emotions, the nature of idencies in science education. Upon com- consciousness, and integrative approaches pletion, the Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholars to health and well-being. serve as indigenous monastic science teachers at their home monasteries and nunner- With the launch of ETSI, there were a num- ies in India, helping to ensure the program’s ber of practical issues that had to be quick- long-term sustainability. ly addressed, including the recruitment of experienced science faculty to develop the Looking forward, ETSI is embarking in curricula for each of subject areas. Once 2020 on its next stage of development, the the initial teaching materials were devel- sustainability phase, while ETSI for Nuns oped, a pilot program (2008–2013) trained continues so that the participating nuns can ninety-one monks and nuns—divided into finish the full six-year-long ETSI curriculum. two consecutive cohorts—in a five-year cur- The sustainability phase will work to further riculum of biology, neuroscience, physics, cultivate scientific knowledge, pedagogi- and mathematics during six-week summer cal skills and research methodology for a intensives taught in Dharamsala, India. At select group of monks and nuns who wish the conclusion of the pilot program, His to deepen and strengthen their ability to Holiness the Dalai Lama presided over a teach science and to collaborate on re- graduation ceremony for the participating search projects. monastics and Gary Hauk, vice president of This mission of ETSI, now in its fourteenth Emory University, joined to celebrate this year, has remained the same during this historic achievement as the official repre- journey, however. Working to fulfill His Ho- sentative of Emory University. liness the Dalai Lama’s vision for innovative ETSI then embarked in 2014 on a six-year- programs that bridge the strengths of the long implementation phase for the six Tibetan and western civilization, ETSI seeks monastic colleges of Sera, Gaden, and the mutual enrichment of both traditions, Drepung in south India, with three other and ultimately, great benefits for humanity.

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DAY ONE — SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

9:00 am - 9:30 am Inauguration by His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Drepung Gomang Monastery’s New Debate Courtyard

9:30 am - 10.00 am ETSI’s Implementation Phase Completion Ceremony ■ Introductory Remarks: Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Executive Director, CCSCBE ■ Milestone Report: Dr. Tsetan Dolkar, Assistant Director, ETSI ■ Personal Remarks: Dr. Arri Eisen, ETSI Biology Faculty Leader ■ Personal Remarks: Dr. Carol Worthman, ETSI Neuroscience Faculty Leader ■ Recognition of Key Contributors: Geshe Lhakdor, Director LTWA

10.00 am - 11.00 am Remarks & Teaching by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

12.00 am - 1.00 pm Lunch

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1.00 pm - 2.30 pm Conferring of Diplomas & Certificates ■ Welcome Geshe Lodoe Sangpo ■ Introductory Remarks Mr. Tsondue Samphel, Senior Interpreter, ETSI ■ Keynote Speech His Eminence Gaden Tri Rinpoche ■ Conferring of ETSI Diploma to the top graduating students: Gaden Tri Rinpoche ■ Conferring of Certificates of Recognition Gaden Tri Rinpoche I. To the heads of monastery science centers, translators and TAs II. To ETSI Faculty III. To ETSI Staff IV. To LTWA Science Department Staff ■ Conferring of ETSI Diploma to Graduating Students: Dr. Carol Worthman, Dr. Arri Eisen, Geshe Lhakdor, Dr. Lobsang Tenzin Negi ■ Closing Remarks: Ven. Ngawang Soepa, Science Coordinator, Gomang Monastery

2.30 pm - 3.00 pm Refreshment

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Panel Discussion on Physics and Philosophy In Panel Session I, four speakers will share their experiences with the ETSI program and explore insights and challenges that they have encountered in their intellectual journey through the program. This will include conceptual challenges that the monastic students faced and new questions brought to light. Moderator: Dr. Heidi Manning Speakers: Dr. David Henderson, Philosophy of Science Dr. Nicole Ackerman, Physics Geshe Thabkhe, Physics Geshe Tenzin Topden, Philosophy of Science

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DAY TWO — SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Panel Discussion on Biology and Neuroscience In Panel Session II, four speakers will relate their experiences with the ETSI program, highlighting the insights they gained, the intellectual challenges they encountered, and the ways in which they resolved them.

Moderator Dr. Arri Eisen Speakers Dr. Kelsey Gray, Biology Dr. Carol Worthman, Neuroscience Geshe Lodoe Sangpo, Neuroscience Ven. Thukten Dema, Biology

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm Refreshment

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Panel Discussion on Translation Three of ETSI’s translators will speak on the technicalities of science translation, the translation methodology employed by the ETSI translation team, and the potential impact on monastic science education by expanding and enriching the Tibetan language. They will discuss the translation efforts of different institutions and ways of integrating those efforts toward a common goal. Moderator Dr. Tashi Dawa, Speakers Mr. Karma Thupten, Translator, LTWA Geshe Dadul Namgyal, Translagtor, ETSI Mr. Tsondue Samphel, Translator, ETSI

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Monastic students studying the night sky with Professor Nicole Ackerman.

A Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholar teaching atomic structure to his monastic students. Courtesy: Gomang Monastery Science Center,EMORY-TIBET 2019 GRADUATION EVENT, 14-15 DECEMBER, 2019 8 CELEBRATING A HISTORIC JOURNEY

SPEAKERS & MODERATORS

His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Partnership, and in 2006, invited Emory to partner Lama, is the spiritual leader of with the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives to the Tibetan people and one create a sustainable and comprehensive science of the most revered and en- curriculum for monastics, leading to the creation during leaders on the global of the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative. In 2007, His stage. Born on July 6, 1935, Holiness graciously accepted an appointment at in a small village called Takts- Emory University as Presidential Distinguished er in northeastern Tibet, the Professor. In this capacity he meets with Emory Dalai Lama was recognized at faculty and students both in Dharamsala, India, the age of two, in accordance and in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Most recently, His with Tibetan tradition, as the reincarnation of his Holiness invited Emory to spearhead the creation predecessor, the 13th Dalai Lama. He received of evidence-based, K-12 and university level cur- his formal education in Buddhist thought and the ricula in compassion-based ethics, an on-going great Buddhist classics and received the Geshe effort. Lharam degree, equivalent to a doctorate in divinity, following the conclusion of his final debate His Eminence The 104th examinations at the great Prayer Festival in Lhasa Gaden Tripa Lobsang in 1959. Winner of numerous international awards, Tenzin including the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1989 and His Eminence the 104th the US Congressional Gold Medal in 2007, His Gaden Tripa Lobsang Ten- Holiness is universally respected for his steadfast zin Rinpoche joined Sera Jey promotion of understanding and tolerance across Monastery at the age of 16 boundaries and a more compassionate and peace- and completed his studies ful resolution of human conflict. He has traveled and received Geshe Lharam- extensively, speaking on subjects including global pa degree in 1979. He joined the Gyudmed Tan- peace, environment, universal responsibility, jus- tric College in 1980 and subsequently became tice, equality, and compassion. Less well known is the abbot of the tantric college. In 2010, he was his intense personal interest in the sciences; he has appointed as Jangtse Choeje—the successor to said that if he were not a monk, he would have seat of Gaden Tripa and on 24th June 2017 he was liked to be an engineer. As a youth in Lhasa it was appointed as the 104th Gaden Tripa of Gelukpa he who was called on to fix broken machinery in School of Tibetan Buddhism by His Holiness the the Potala Palace, be it a clock or a car. He has a Dalai Lama. vigorous interest in learning the newest develop- Rinpoche started teaching even before he finished ments in science, and brings to bear both a voice his formal studies and has continued to teach both for the humanistic implications of the findings, and monastic students as well as lay students across a high degree of intuitive methodological sophis- the world. Over the period of several decades, tication. Rinpoche has taught thousands of students, and His Holiness has had a relationship with Emory has been on teaching tours in many countries in University spanning almost two decades. In 1998 Asia, Europe, and North America. he presided over the formation of the Emory-Tibet

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Nicole Ackerman Laboratory of Biochemical Pharmacology (LOBP), Nicole Ackerman is an As- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, sociate Professor of Physics Emory University (2011- 2015). In 2018, he was at Agnes Scott College. appointed as an assistant professor and the head She received her S.B. in of Department of Sowa-Rigpa. Physics from MIT, where she engaged in particle Thukten Dema physics research at CERN Ven. Thukten Dema is cur- (in Switzerland) and SLAC rently studying Madhamaka (in California, USA). She completed her PhD in at Jangchub Choeling nun- Physics in 2013 at Stanford University, where she nery. She was one of the performed research within Radiation Oncology. first two nuns to be selected Her research uses computational simulations as Tenzin Gyatso Science to understand and improve new techniques in scholars. She did a two-year radiation-based cancer treatment and imaging. residency program at Emory Recently she has participated in an international University and attended science classes at Emory collaboration led by Oxford University to design with undergraduate students. While at Emory she a targeted treatment to prevent metastatic brain participated in numerous panel discussions to cancer. Her teaching ranges from Introductory share her experience as a Buddhist nun studying Physics to Quantum Mechanics, though she cher- in an American university. In the summer of 2019, ishes teaching experimental skills and currently Ven Thukten, after completing the two-year pro- serves on the board of the Advanced Laboratory gram, returned to her nunnery and since then has Physics Association (ALPhA). She has taught in been helping with the science education program ETSI at Drepung Loseling since 2015, teaching at her nunnery in different capacities as translator the 2nd and 3rd year physics curriculum to monks and TA. She has been appointed as the science and the first three years to the nuns. She is the coordinator of nunnery and the science teacher. Physics faculty unit coordinator for the next phase Tsetan Dolkar of ETSI. Tsetan Dolkar, Ph.D. is the As- Tashi Dawa sistant Director of Emory-Ti- Tashi Dawa did his under- bet Science Initiative. Prior to graduate, graduate and that she served as the Senior postgraduate studies at Program Coordinator. She Central University of Tibet- holds a bachelor’s degree and an Studies (CUTS), Sarnath, a master’s degree in political Varanasi focusing on Tibetan science from Panjab Universi- medicine (sowarigpa). His ty, Chandigarh, India and completed her Ph.D. in field of specialization for the political science firom Phillpps University in Mar- graduate program was “Invasive Therapies in burg, Germany. She served as a program coordi- Tibetan Medicine”. He worked as Guest Faculty, nator and a teaching assistant for Emory’s Tibetan in the Department of Bhot Cikitsa Vidya, Faculty Studies Program and traveled with the students to of Tibetan Medicine and Astro. Science, C.U.T.S. Dharmsala in Spring 2014. She is deeply passion- from 2005-2010. He also served as Consultant ate about fulfilling His Holiness’ vision of bringing cum Coordinator for Departmental Units in science education to the monastic communities. various projects. He served as the regional coordinator for Central Council of Tibetan Medi- Arri Eisen cine for 3 years and was elected as one of the Arri Eisen is the Nat Robertson Distinguished standing executive members of the Council from Teaching Professor in Science & Society at Emory 2009-2012. Dr. Dawa did Post-Doctoral Research University. He received his BS in biology with hon- Fellowship under Professor Raymond F. Schinazi, ors from UNC-Chapel Hill and his PhD in biochem-

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istry from the UW-Seattle. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Philosophy His scholarship during his 30 at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he years at Emory has engaged has now taught for 12 years. His research mainly basic science, science and focuses on epistemology and the philosophy of religion, science education, the natural and social sciences. His books include and bioethics; and he teach- Interpretation and Explanation in the Human Sci- es undergraduates, graduate ences and (with Terry Horgan) The Epistemologi- students, post-docs, and pro- cal Spectrum. fessionals across disciplines. Dr. Eisen is one of the founders of the Emory Tibet Geshe Lhakdor Science Initiative and is the leader of the ETSI Life Geshe Lhakdor is the Direc- Sciences group. tor of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dha- Kelsey Gray ramsala, India, perhaps the Kelsey Gray studied biomed- most important Tibetan insti- ical science and philosophy tution in exile dedicated to at the Ohio State University. the preservation and dissem- Her undergraduate research ination of Tibetan culture. He experience studying skin can- holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in cer genetics motivated her English from Panjab University, Chandigarh. From pursuit of a Ph.D. in genetics 1976-1986 he studied Buddhist philosophy at the and molecular biology at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, in Dharamsala, University of North Carolina. As part of a series India. He received his Master of Prajnaparamita of incredibly fortunate events, she was offered a (Perfection of Wisdom) in 1986 and in 1989 his postdoctoral position with the Emory-Tibet Sci- Master of Madhyamika (Middle Way Philosophy) ence Initiative at Emory University the week before with distinction in both. In 1989 he also received her dissertation defense in December 2017. She his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) from the Universi- investigated the perceived relevance of science ty of Delhi. In 1995 he received his Geshe Degree education and metacognitive regulation practic- (Doctor of Divinity), the highest degree of learning es of Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns learning in Tibetan Buddhism, from the Drepung Loseling science. In September 2019, she was welcomed Monastic University in South India. From 1989- to the Drepung Loseling Meditation and Science 2005 he served as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Center as a Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Profes- religious assistant and English translator, accom- sional Excellence Fellow where she is developing panying His Holiness to more than thirty countries monastic science education research studies and before becoming director of the Library of Tibet- teaching biology courses. an Works and Archives at His Holiness’ request. Geshe Lhakdor has translated, co-translated and David Henderson co-produced several books by His Holiness, includ- Born in a small city on the ing The Way to Freedom, The Joy of Living and plains of the US, and raised Dying in Peace, Awakening the Mind and Lighten- by wonderfully loving working the Heart, and Stages of Meditation, among ing-class parents, Dr. David others. Geshe Lhakdor is a trustee of the Foun- Henderson somehow found dation for Universal Responsibility, established by himself attending Wichita His Holiness, Director of the Central Archive of His State University, where he re- Holiness, a member of the Advisory Board of the ceived both his BA and MA. Institute of Tibetan Classics in Montreal, Canada, He received his PhD in Philos- and Honorary Professor at the University of British ophy from Washington University in St Louis. He Columbia, Canada. subsequently taught at the University of Memphis for almost 20 years before becoming the Robert R

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Heidi Manning Critics was published by CUTS under the title nub Heidi Manning is currently phyogs pa’i sems gtso’i grub mtha’ dang der rgol the Dean of the College of ba rnams kyi lugs. Arts and Sciences at Miseri- cordia University in Dallas Lobsang Tenzin Negi Pennsylvania. Previously, she Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Ph.D. is was a Professor of Physics at a Professor of Practice in Em- Concordia College for twenty ory University’s Department years. She earned her Bache- of Religion and the found- lor of Arts degree in physics from Gustavus Adol- er and spiritual director of phus College in St. Peter, Minnesota and her Ph.D. Drepung Loseling Monastery, in physics from the University of Minnesota. Her Inc., in Atlanta, GA. He was research focus is on developing instruments for the co-founder and director of understanding planetary atmospheres. She has the Emory-Tibet Partnership, a unique multi-dimen- helped to develop instruments that have explored sional initiative founded at Emory University in 1998 the Earth’s atmosphere, Mars, and Saturn and its that has matured into Center for Contemplative many moons. In 2017, she was part of the ETSI Science and Compassion Based Ethics in 2017. As faculty and taught the Year Four physics curricu- director, he also oversees the Emory-Tibet Science lum to the monks at Dreprung Loseling and taught Initiative (ETSI). Additionally, he developed Cogni- the inaugural group of nuns the Year One physics tively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT), a com- curriculum passion meditation program based on Tibetan contemplative methods and taught as both a research Dadul Namgyal protocol and to the public for personal enrichment. Dadul Namgyal completed Dr. Negi was born in Kinnaur, a remote Himalayan Geshe Lharampa Degree in region adjoining Tibet. A former monk, he began 1992 at Drepung Loseling Mo- his monastic training at the Institute of Buddhist nastic University. He also holds Dialectics in Dharamasala, India and continued his a Master’s degree in English education at Drepung Loseling Monastery in south Literature from Panjab Univer- India, where in 1994 he received his Geshe Lha- sity, Chandigarh, India. Geshe rampa degree. He completed his Ph.D. at Emory Dadul served as Principal of University in 1999; his interdisciplinary dissertation Drepung Loseling School for five years before join- centered on traditional Buddhist and contemporary ing Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS), Western approaches to emotions and their impact Sarnath, India, as Lecturer in the Department of on wellness. Dr. Negi is the Executive Director of Indian Buddhism for seven years. In June 2007, Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion he started serving as one of His Holiness the Dalai Based Ethics that houses the programs formerly Lama’s English language interpreters for religious administered under the Emory-Tibet Partnership, topics. In this capacity, he traveled extensively with including ETSI, CBCT®(Cognitively-Based Com- His Holiness’ entourage for two and a half years. passion Training), and SEE Learning™. Since 2010, Geshe Dadul has served as Senior Res- ident Teacher at Drepung Loseling Monastery Inc., Tsondue Samphel Atlanta. At the same time, he began his current Tsondue Samphel received position as one of Emory-Tibet Science Initiative’s his B.S. in physics from Emory senior interpreters. Geshe Dadul has translated and College in 2006. Prior to that, authored several books including a Tibetan trans- he studied at the Institute lation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Power of of Buddhist Dialectics, India Compassion, and a language manual, Learn English where he obtained his M.A. through Tibetan, in addition to a critical edition of and B.A. equivalents in Bud- Tsongkhapa’s Speech of Gold. His translation into dhist studies. Tsondue joined Tibetan of Jay Garfield’s Western Idealism and Its ETSI as a translator-cum-research assistant in

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2006. He has ever since been working for the ETSI he entered the Geluk examination and is currently and its science education project. He has translat- in his third year. Ven. Sopa joined the Emory-Ti- ed, reviewed and edited ETSI primers. Tsondue is bet Science Initiative’s summer intensive course also involved in an ongoing effort to create and in 2015 and has since become an active member build up scientific lexicon in Tibetan. He is current- of his monastery’s science community and an im- ly working as the international program coordina- portant part of his monastery's science education tor for Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning (SEE program serving as coordinator and secretary of Learning), a K-12 education program at Emory his monastery's science center. He recently com- University to teach social, emotional and ethical pleted the four-year Science Leadership Program intelligence to the students. offered by Sager Science Leadership Institute.

Lodoe Sangpo Thabkhe Lodoe Sangpo spent his ear- Thabkhe came to Sera Jey ly years in the Kham region Monastery from Penpo in of Tibet. Coming from a very central Tibet. His family were simple family, he had little farmers without formal educa- educational opportunity and tion, and he attended a Chi- thus left Tibet to enter Gaden nese primary school before Jangtse Monastery in 1992. becoming a monk at a very He has completed his 6-year young age. In 1992, Geshe Geluk exams and received Geshe Lharampa de- Thabkhe was able to leave Tibet and enter Sera Jey gree and is currently studying tantra at Gyuto Tan- Monastery in Bylakuppe, south India. An avid stu- tric College. In 2006, Ven. Lodro Sangpo began dent of Buddhist philosophy, he has completed his studying science with the Science Meets Dhar- 6-year Geluk exams and received Geshe Lharam- ma program. Additionally, he was able to attend pa degree and is currently studying tantra at Gyu- five workshops offered by Science for Monks at to Tantric College. Beginning in 2004 he attended the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives as part science classes offered by Science Meets Dharma of their Science Leadership Institute. In 2008 he and participated in the Science Leadership Institute began participating in the Emory-Tibet Science hosted by the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives Initiative, completing five years of summer inten- a total of five times. He was chosen to participate in sives before taking up a three-year long residen- the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative pilot phase and cy at Emory University as a Tenzin Gyatso Science completed the entire five-year curriculum. In 2012, Scholar. After returning from Emory University Thabkhe arrived at Emory University where he stud- Ven. Lodro Sangpo served as the science coordi- ied science for three years as a member of the first nator at Gaden Jangtse Monastery, taught science cohort of Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholars, focusing to his fellow monastics and participated in numer- on work in physics. After returning from Emory Uni- ous science and religion conferences. versity, he began teaching introductory physics and philosophy of science to younger monks. He has Ngawang Sopa also collaborated with western scientists to investi- Sopa joined Drepung Go- gate the impacts of monastic debate from a cogni- mang Monastery at the age tive neuroscience perspective. of ten. He began his formal schooling at his monastery school and finished 8th grade. The traditional monastic studies came next, and for the next sixteen years he engaged in acquiring a deep understanding of the five great treatises of Tibetan Buddhism through memorization, debate and reflection. In 2018, having completed the full curriculum of his monastery,

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Tenzin Topden Carol Worthman Topden became a monk at Carol Worthman holds the a very young age and joined Samuel Candler Dobbs Chair Sera Mey Monastery when he in Anthropology, Emory Uni- was twelve. He undertook the versity, and directs the Lab- monastic studies and com- oratory for Comparative Hu- pleted the Geshe lharampa man Biology. She took her degree in 2006. Having se- PhD in biological anthropol- lected as a Tenzin Gyatso Sci- ogy at Harvard University, ence Scholar, Geshe Topdent spent two years at having also studied endocrinology at UCSD and Emory University attending science classes and neuroscience at MIT. Professor Worthman deploys doing lab work with undergraduate students, a biocultural approach in comparative interdisci- sharing his Buddhist knowledge with the Emory plinary research on human development and path- community. After the completion of the program, ways to differential mental and physical health. he returned to Sera Mey Monastery and served She has conducted crosscultural biosocial research as the program coordinator for the ETSI’s summer in thirteen countries, as well as in rural, urban, and intensive program. Currently, he is the Director of semi-urban areas of the United States. Since 2007, the Sera Mey Science Center and the principal of she also leads the neuroscience component of the the monastery’s school. Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.

Karma Thupten Born in Tibet, studied in TCV and Delhi University and currently working at LTWA as the Head of its Science Department and one of its principal science translators Karma Thupten is interested in understanding the intri- cacies of Tibetan Buddhism and foundational questions in physics. Karma has organized and translated various programs related with the promotion of scientific education in Tibetan monastic communities, helping build bridges between scientific and Tibetan Buddhist communities. Karma has also undertaken various science publications of the Library, including his translation, Tibetan Buddhism and the Modern Physics: Towards a Union of Love and Knowledge, by Professor Vic- tor Mansfield.

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Monastic students at Gaden Monastery looking at a chromosome sample in an ETSI biology class as Professor Nyibum looks on. Summer 2019.

Monastic students creating gene codes in a biology class. CELEBRATING A HISTORIC JOURNEY Gaden Monastery, summer 2019. 15 ETSI AT A GLANCE

IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 2014- 2019

Scope: ■ 9 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and 5 nunneries have participated in ETSI implementation phase programs ■ 1496 monks and 41 nuns have attended ETSI summer intensive workshops ■ 206 faculty from 109 academic institutions have taught in ETSI programs Outputs: ■ Primers: 20 bilingual science textbooks specifically designed and developed for the monastic students ■ English-Tibetan Modern Science Dictionary ■ Video Lectures: 367 in-class bilingual videos filmed at the locations ■ Distance Learning Videos: 112 bilingual modules covering various scientific topics ■ Presentation Slides: Bilingual presentation slides covering various scientific topics that can be used both as teaching and learning tools ■ Several books on science and numerous articles written by ETSI students in Tibetan ■ 24 monastic scholars (4 cohorts) have completed 2-year residency program at

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Emory and returned to their monasteries and nunnery ■ 6 monastic scholars (5th cohort) are currently studying at Emory ■ TGSS are serving their institutions in various roles including science teachers, translators, teaching assistants, science coordinators ■ TGSS are serving in leadership positions such as Abbot, Education Director, Directors of Science Centers Impacts: ■ On Tibetan Language: Creation of scientific terms in Tibetan and contribution to the scientific literature by the ETSI faculty and translators. In the last 6 years, more than 5000 scientific words have been created in the Tibetan language ■ On Monastic Culture: Increase in monastics’ interest in the study of science; growing awareness of scientific concepts in the monasteries and nunneries; inclusion of ETSI curriculum in the core monastic curriculum at major Tibetan monastic academic institutions and assessment of science literacy through Ge- lug examinations—the examination for the geshe lharam degree, the highest monastic degree and equivalent to a western PhD ■ On Intellectual Development: Formation of various social media groups amongst monastics to discuss scientific concepts; growing use of scientific concepts in monastic debates

SUSTAINABILITY PHASE 2020 -2025

■ This is a 6-year program to train a select group of monastics to become indigenous monastic science teachers and researchers ■ Students will be selected from participating monasteries and nunneries on merit basis ■ This includes a 6-week summer pedagogy program and a 2-week winter research program for 3 years ■ Trainings will be given in physics, biology, neuroscience, pedagogy and philosophy of science and scientific research methodology ■ Involves a core group of faculty members with expertise in pedagogy, research and/or various scientific units

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ETSI’s International Translation Conference (2009-2019)

Participants of the 10th International Conference on Standardizing Scientific Terms in Tibetan, March 2018, Emory University.

1st International Conference on Science 7th International Conference on Science Translation into Tibetan, Translation into Tibetan, 23-26 March 2009, Emory University 17-27 March 2015, Emory University 2nd International Conference on Science 8th International Conference on Standard- Translation into Tibetan, izing Scientific Terms in Tibetan, 22-25 March 2010, Emory University 16-18 & 23-24, March 2016, Emory University 3rd International Conference on Science 9th International Conference on Standard- Translation into Tibetan, izing Scientific Terms in Tibetan, 28 March-1 April 2011, Emory University 14-17 & 21-24 March 2017, Emory University 4th International Conference on Science 10th International Conference on Stan- Translation into Tibetan, dardizing Scientific Terms in Tibetan, 26-31 March 2012, Emory University 21-23 & 26-30 March 2018, Emory University 5th International Conference on Science 11th International Conference on Stan- Translation into Tibetan, dardizing Scientific Terms in Tibetan, 25-29 March 2013, Emory University 16-29 December 2019, Drepung Losel Ling 6th International Conference on Standard- Meditation and Science Center, Mundgod, izing Scientific Terms in Tibetan, India 24-28 March 2014, Emory University

ETSI NUNS PROGRAM Nunnery 2017 2018 2019 Jangchub Choeling 19 19 19

Dolma Ling 8 8 8

Jamyang Choeling 10 10 9 Geden Choeling 2 2 2 Tsogyal Shedrub Dargyeling 2 2 2 All Total 43 41 40 * two nuns selected for the 4th cohort Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholars attended the ETSI summer program

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PARTICIPANTS DURING SIX YEAR ETSI IMPLEMENATION PHASE Sites 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Drepung Drepung Loseling 65 116 149 204 236 298 Drepung Gomang 50 100 108 171 243 235 Sakya 2 4 6 5 7 24 Rato 5 8 10 14 17 20 Total 122 228 273 394 503 559 Gaden Gaden Jangtse 78 70 117 146 212 223 Gaden Shartse 25 26 43 67 74 95 Total 103 96 160 213 286 318 Sera Jey 65 130 190 255 293 362 Mey 50 94 123 159 195 221 Tashi Lhunpo 5 10 16 31 25 36 Total 120 234 330 432 513 619 TOTAL STUDENTS 345 558 763 1039 1302 1496

Video In-Class PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE Tutorials Language Video Language Introduction 8 Tibetan & English 14 Tibetan & English Total 8 14 Total Philosophy Videos = 22 PHYSICS Year 1- Introduction to Physics 10 Tibetan & English 20 Tibetan & English Year 2- Mechanics 9 Tibetan & English 27 Tibetan & English Year 3- Properties of Matter, Heat, & Sound 4 Tibetan & English 21 Tibetan & English Year 4- Electricity & Magnetism 1 Tibetan & English 24 Tibetan & English Year 5- Atomic & Nuclear Physics & Relativity 5 Tibetan & English 21 Tibetan & English Year 6- Cosmology 0 21 Tibetan & English Total 29 134 Total Physics Videos = 163 BIOLOGY Year 1 - Introduction to Biology 4 Tibetan & English 20 Tibetan & English Year 2- Evolution 4 Tibetan & English 21 Tibetan & English Year 3- Genes & Cells 3 Tibetan & English 18 Tibetan & English Year 4 - Development & Physiology 4 Tibetan & English 16 Tibetan & English Year 5 - Immunology & Disease 0 22 Tibetan & English Year 6- Synthesis & Epigenetics 0 21 Tibetan & English Total 15 118 Total Biology Videos = 133 NEUROSCIENCE Year 1- Introduction to Neuroscience 23 Tibetan & English 17 Tibetan & English Year 2- Perception & Vision 16 Tibetan & English 16 Tibetan & English Year 3- Neurons & Neuronal Activities 17 Tibetan & English 16 Tibetan & English Year 4- Emotions & Memory 4 Tibetan & English 15 Tibetan & English Year 5- Mind/Body & Internal Regulation 0 16 Tibetan & English Year 6- Cognitive Neuroscience 0 21 Tibetan & English Total 60 101 Total Neuroscience Videos = 161

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ETSI IMPLEMENTATION PHASE: FACULTY PARTICIPANTS & THEIR INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATION 24 Faculties Emory University, College of Holy Cross, and University of Michigan 3 Institutions Year I Year 2014 42 Faculties Agnes Scott College, Dartmouth College, Elon University, Emory University, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia State 15 Institutions University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Lafayette College, Morehouse College, Northeastern University, Pennsylvania Year II Year 2015 State University, UC Merced, University of Nebraska, USAF Academy, and Yale University

61 Faculties Agnes Scott College, Berry College, California State University, Caltech, College of Charleston, Elon University, Emory 27 Institutions University, Georgia State College, Georgia Tech College, Georgia Gwinnett College, College of Holy Cross, Lafayette

Year III Year 2016 College, Mercer University, Merlab, Morehouse College, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Syracuse University, UC Berkeley, UC Merced, University of Hawaii, University of Michigan, University of Nebraska, UT Southwest- ern, Washington University of St. Louis, Wesleyan University, and Yale University 78 Faculties Agnes Scott College, Auburn University, Menri Bon Monastery, California Polytechnic State University, California State 46 Institutions University, Clemson University, Colorado State University, Concordia College, Dartmouth College, Davidson College,

Year IV Year 2017 Drepung Losel Ling monastery, Elon University, Emory University, Gaden Jangtse Monastery, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Southern University, National Institute of Neurologial Disorder and Stroke, Johns Hopkins University, Lafayette College, Loyola University Maryland, Merlab, Morehouse College, Mount Holyoke College, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Science for Monks, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Sera Jey monastery, St. Mary's College of California, St. Petersburg College, Stanford University, UC Merced, University Hawaii, University of Nebraska Lincoln, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of North Carolina, Univeristy of Southern California, University of Ha- waii, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth College, University of Miami, University of Michigan, University of Tennessee, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, and Wesleyan University 99 Faculties Agnes Scott College, Auburn University, University of California Berkeley, CALTECH, Clemson University, College of The 58 Institutions Holy Cross, Davidson College, Drepung Gomang monastery, Drepung Loseling Science Center, Elon University, Emory

Year V Year 2018 University, Flatiron Institute, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Southern, Health Partner, High Plains Animal Hospital, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Johns Hopkins University, Lafayette College, Loyola University Maryland, McGill University, Menri Bon Monastery, Merlab, Morehouse College, Mount Holyoke College, Nature Bridge, Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Northwestern University, Pennsylvania State University, Rhodes College, San Diego State Uni- versity, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Sera Jey monastery, SNOLAB, St. Mary's College of California, Sud Associ- ates, UC Merced, United States Air Force Academy, University of British Columbia, University of California, San Diego, University of California, Irvine, University of Groningen, University of Hawaii, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, University of Miami , University of Michigan, University of Nebraska, University of North Car- olina, University of North Georgia, University of Pittsburg, University of Richmond, University of Tennessee, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, University of Texas of Southwestern, Washington University, and Wesleyan University 114 Faculties Agnes Scott College, Boise State University, Menri Bon Monastery, Boston Consulting Group, Bridgewater College, Cal- 67 Institutions ifornia Institute of Technology, Clayton State University, Clemson University, Columbia University, Davidson College, Del-

Year VI Year 2019 aware State University, Drepung Loseling Science Center, Duke University, Elon University, Emory University, Georgia College and State University, Georgia Gwinnett College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Johns Hopkins University, Kansas State University, Lafayette College, Maastricht University, McGill University, Missouri Southern State University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Nature Bridge, New York University, Northwestern Univer- sity, Pennsylvania State University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rockford University, Seattle Children's Research Institute/Uni of Washington, Sera Jey Monastery, SNOLAB, Southeast Missouri State University, Sud Associates, Texas A&M University, University of Arizona, United States Air Force Academy, University of Birmingham, University of Brit- ish Columbia, University of Calgary, University of California, Davis, University of California San Diego, University of Cincin- nati, University of Colorado, University of British Columbia, University of Delhi, University of Hawaii, University of Hradec Kralove, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, University of Michigan, University of Nebraska, University of North Carolina, University of Richmond, University of Southern Maine, University of Tennessee, University of Texas Southwestern, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin, Madison, UT of Southwestern, Vanderbilt Univer- sity Medical Center, Wesleyan University, and Yale University

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Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholars Program

Cohort 1 (2010-2013) Left to right: Thabkhe, Gelek Gyatso, Lodoe Cohort 2 (2013-2015) Left to right: Jamyang Gonpo, Jampa Khechok, Sangpo, Yungdrung Konchok, Sherub Tenzin, Ngawang Norbu Sonam Choephel, Tsundu Chophel, Thupten Tsering, Lobsang Gonpo

Cohort 3 (2015-2017) Left to right: Legpa Gyatso, Tenpa, Tenzin Cohort 4 (2017-2019) Left to right: Rigzin Norbu, Rangdol Yeshi, Topden, Lobsang Namgyal, Tenzin Thinley, Tsering Phuntsok Stanzin Wangdan, Yeshi Dorjee, Thukten Dema, Lobsang Pelmo

Cohort 5 (2019-2021) Left to right: Lobsang Dhondup, Thupten Khetsun, Tenzin Gyaltsen, Kalden Gyatso, Choden, Tenpa Chophel

■ Science Teachers: 20 out of 24 TGSS have taught science at their respective monasteries. ■ Science Translators: 21 out of 24 TGSS have translated during the ETSI summer intensive programs. ■ Teaching Assistants: 20 out of 24 TGSS have served as TAs during the ETSI summer intensive programs. ■ Science Coordinators: 14 out of 24 TGSS have worked as science coordinators at their respective monasteries.

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ETSI’s Publications

English-Tibetan The Dharma of Brain Facts Modern Science Science Dictionary

Conceptual Physics, Conceptual Physics, Vol Conceptual Physics, Conceptual Physics, Physics Primer V: Vol 1: Mechanics 2: Properties of Matter, Vol 3: Electricity, Vol 4: Light, Atomic Astronomy & Cos- Heat, & Sound Magnetism, & Light & Nuclear Physics, & mology Relativity

Life Science Primer I: Life Science Primer II: Life Science Primer Life Science Primer Life Science Primer Evolution Genes & Cells III: Development & IV: Disease, Immunol- V: The Living Stair- physiology ogy, & Epidemiology case

Neuroscience Primer Neuroscience Primer Neuroscience Neuroscience Primer Neuroscience Primer I: Perception & II: Neurons & Neuro- Primer III: Emotion & IV: Living in a Dynamic V: Mind at Work/ Vision nal Activities Memory World Science of Mind

A Handbook of An Introduction to An Introduction to An Introduction to Philosophy of Science Neuroscience Physics Biology Science

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ORGANIZERS

THE DALAI LAMA TRUST itable body. Its income is derived mainly from royalties from sales of His Holiness he Dalai Lama Trust, India was found- the Dalai Lama’s books; monetary offerings ed in 2003 by His Holiness the 14th made to His Holiness by devout members TDalai Lama. The Trust was established of the public; or just straightforward volun- to support the advancement and welfare of tary offerings. It is governed by a board of people in general and Tibetans in particular, trustees, chaired by its founder. by funding and providing financial support through grants and donations, for the activities of individ¬uals and institutions belong- ing to, associated with and working for the EMORY UNIVERSITY welfare of the Tibetan mory College was founded in 1836 community; the study, in the small town of Oxford, Georgia, preservation and promo- moving to its present location in the tion of the culture and E heart of Atlanta in 1915. Since that time, heritage of the ancient Emory has grown into one of North Ameri- civilization of Tibet in its ca’s most prestigious universities with near- many facets. ly 15,000 students and more than 13,000 Among numerous charitable activities, the faculty and staff in four Dalai Lama Trust supports the people ori- undergraduate colleges, ented activities and projects including, to and seven graduate and encourage and cultivate Ahimsa and non-vi- professional schools includ- olence for individual growth and broader ing medicine, law, business, social change; to foster dialogue between nursing, public health, science and religion; to provide aid for the theology, and the arts and propagation and advancement of education sciences. and learning; to provide medical relief or Continuously striving to meet the challeng- aid to the poor, destitute and homeless; to es and opportunities that come with rapid encourage a sense of Universal Responsibil- globalization, Emory recognizes that, “In a ity in the young through educational sys- world of increasing interdependence and tem; to support or contribute towards the diminishing borders, global engage¬ment eradication of poverty and suffering wher- is no longer a peripheral concern but a ever and in whatsoever form it may exits; to necessity.” This is a necessity that Emory work towards the preservation of environ- embraces with commitment and compas¬- ment and promotion of world peace and sion, driven by the goal of building a better under¬standing; to open, maintain and run future for all. hospitals, dispensaries, clinics and houses for the poor and residence for staff and the A deep tradition of academic innovation trust also provides scholarships, stipends thrives at Emory—from interdisciplin- and grants to deserving students, etc. ary scholarship and courses that spring from topics as current as today’s head- The Dalai Lama Trust is a registered char- lines to world-class research and medical

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break¬throughs. Blending a formula of Holiness the Dalai Lama acclaimed faculty, service-based learning on a variety of innovative opportuni¬ties, and academic rigor with educational programs, current affairs and fresh ideas, Emory is a vi- including the creation brant incubator for new knowledge, nurtur- and implementation of ing intellectual insights, scientific discover- the Robert A. Paul Emo- ies, and experien¬tial learning that impact ry-Tibet Science Initiative (ETSI)— and SEE lives every day. Learning™ (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning), an educational framework for This formula attracts award-winning stu- what the Dalai Lama has often termed dents, acclaimed faculty experts, and lead- ‘secular ethics,’ that includes kindergarten ing researchers who bring their academic through university curricula and teacher passions—and curiosity—into an intellectual preparation and training programs. Encour- arena rich with possibil¬ities. Throughout aged by this effort, the Gaden Phodrang Emory’s history, the university has held fast Trust of the Dalai Lama expressed its wish to demonstrating common cause in situ- to support continued collaboration through ations where we are needed most. In this the establishment of a new center to carry way, faculty, staff, and students make good on this work and accompanying research. on Emory’s almost-limitless capacity for Thus, the Center for Contemplative Science social transformation. and Compassion-Based Ethics was formed Community, for Emory, is a system of deep in 2017 to house the programs formerly roots that radiate outward. In innumerable administered under the Emory-Tibet Part- ways, across every facet of the University’s nership, including ETSI, SEE Learning™, expertise, we grow part¬nerships beyond and CBCT® (Cognitively-Based Compas- our gates, using knowl¬edge to solve re- sion Training). With the vision of a compas- al-world problems. sionate and ethical world for all, the Center seeks to promote human flourishing by developing educational programs, facilitat- ing dialogue, and engaging in research. CENTER FOR CONTEMPLA- TIVE SCIENCE AND COMPAS- SION-BASED ETHICS LIBRARY OF TIBETAN WORKS he Emory-Tibet Partnership (ETP), as AND ARCHIVES the center was originally known, was inaugurated by His Holiness the Da- N the early years of exile, refugees escap- T ing to India carried hundreds of manu- lai Lama in 1998 as an affiliation between Emory University and Drepung Loseling Iscripts out of Tibet. On the arduous jour- Monastery. Over the course of two de- ney across the Himalayas, these precious cades, ETP matured into a multi-dimen- texts were often guarded above all else. sional organization bridging the best of the Once safe in India, many of these sacred Tibetan and western academic traditions, manuscripts were offered to His Holiness signified by the installation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In order to preserve them, as a Presidential Distinguished Professor at His Holiness conceived of and founded the Emory in 2007, the first and only time he Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in has accepted an appointment with a west- 1970. Located within the premises of the ern university. Emory has partnered with His Central Tibetan Administration, the LTWA EMORY-TIBET GRADUATION EVENT, 14-15 DECEMBER, 2019 24 CELEBRATING A HISTORIC JOURNEY

was accorded the status of Tibetan study are run on a regular basis. of National Library, Mu- Other educational activities include special- seum and Archive by the ized seminars and programs. parliament-in-exile. The Library is now a reposito- With His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s guid- ry for significant collec- ance, the LTWA has spearheaded the tions of artifacts, manu- provision of science education for Tibetan scripts and other records, while also serving monastics since 1999, partnering with Sci- as a centre for language and cultural educa- ence for Monks to produce workshops and tion. It houses ten full-fledged departments exhibits on specialized scientific topics for including two significant libraries, a muse- and with Tibetan monastics, and with the um, audio-visual archives, research & trans- Emory-Tibet Science Initiative (ETSI) to cre- lation bureau, cultural research and publica- ate a comprehensive six-year long science tion departments, oral history and science curriculum. In partnership with ETSI, the departments, and the administration. LTWA participates in the creation of a new science lexicon in the Tibetan language, as In recent years, the LTWA was designated well as in the production and dissemination as a Resource Centre for National Mission of bilingual science textbooks and other for Manuscripts of the Government of India. science educational materials. At the heart As a centre for education, the LTWA has of LTWA’s participation in the ETSI is the welcomed scholars from all corners of the development and inclusion of a sustainable globe, supporting research and study of the science education program within the mo- Tibetan language and culture, both classical nastic core curriculum. and modern. Educational programs in language, philosophy, culture and other fields

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THANK YOU

The Emory-Tibet Science Initiative would like to EMORY-TIBET SCIENCE INITIATIVE FACULTY acknowledge the generous support of: LEADERS

The Dalai Lama Foundation ETSI PILOT PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTA- The Joni Winston Fund TION PHASE (2008-2019) The John Templeton Foundation Arri Eisen, Biology The John Templeton Religious Trust Carol Worthman, Neuroscience Judith McBean Foundation Mark Risjord, Philosophy of Science Robert and Lexie Potemkin John Malko, Physics Jaynn Kushner Jane O’Connor, English Libby Cates and Hugh Kelly ETSI SUSTAINABILITY PHASE (2020 – 2025) Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc., Atlanta, Nicole Ackerman, Physics Georgia Arri Eisen, Biology For their guidance and steadfast support, we of- Gillian Hue, Neuroscience fer special thanks to the staff of the Office of His Meena Balgopal, Pedagogy Holiness the Dalai Lama and: Mark Risjord, Philosophy of Science Tsondue Samphel, Buddhism/Science Mr. Chhime Rigzing Nicole Gerardo, Research Mr. Tenzin Takhla Cary Robert Nusslock, Research Mr. Tseten Samdup Mr. Jamphal Lhundup EMORY-TIBET SCIENCE INITIATIVE EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARD Special thanks to those at Emory University whose commitment has made the Emory-Tibet Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Institute for Tibetan Science Initiative possible: Classics, Mind and Life Institute President Emeritus James Wagner Christof Koch, Allen Institute for Brain Science President Claire Sterk Susan Bauer-Wu, Mind and Life Institute Vice-President Gary Hauk Chris Impey, University of Arizona Dr. Robert A. Paul, former Dean of Emory College John Durant, Massachusetts Institute of Dr. Philip Wainright, Vice-Provost, Global Strategy Technology and Initiatives Scott Gilbert, Swarthmore College Ambassador Marion Creekmore Jr. Owen Flanagan, Duke University Dean Michael Elliot Geshe Ngawang Samten, Central University for Special thanks to Drepung Gomang Monastery Tibetan Studies for providing the venue and kind logistical assis- tance and coordination.

Special thanks to Drepung Loseling Monastery for coordinating accommodations and other logistics for the Emory delegation.

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CENTER FOR CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE & COMPASSION-BASED ETHICS (CCSCBE), EMORY UNIVERSITY

CENTER STAFF

Lobsang Tenzin Negi, Karma Tenzin, Lindy Settevendemie, Executive Director Program Coordinator, ETSI Project Coordinator, SEE Learning Tsetan Dolkar, Carol Beck, Christa Tinari, Assistant Director for ETSI Associate Director for Operation Senior Instructional Content Developer, SEE Learning Geshe Dadul Namgyal, and Communications Rama Sow-Niang, Senior Translator/Interpreter, ETSI Amber Sims, Program Coordinator, SEE Learning Senior Accountant Tsondue Samphel, Tyralynn Frazier, Senior Translator/Interpreter, ETSI; Steven Goard, Associate Research Scientist, SEE International Program Coordina- Senior Web Developer Learning tor, SEE Learning Michelle Heker, Timothy Harrison, Dawa Tsering, Program Coordinator Associate Director for CBCT Translator/Interpreter, ETSI Hannah Smith, Zipporah Slaughter, Tenzin Sonam, Administrative Assistant Program Coordinator for CBCT Translator, ETSI; Assistant Re- Brendan Ozawa- deSilva, Samuel Fernandez-Carriba search Scientist, SEE Learning Associate Director for SEE Learning Program Coordinator, CBCT

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PROGRAM DAY ONE DAY TWO SATURDAY DEC. 14 SUNDAY DEC. 15

MORNING SESSION 1 SESSION Inauguration of Drepung 9:00 - 11:00am Gomang’s New Debate Courtyard and ETSI Imple- mentation Phase Comple- tion Ceremony

12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch 12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch

AFTERNOON SESSION 2 AFTERNOON SESSION 5 SESSION SESSION Panel Discussion on Biology 1:00 - 2:30pm Conferral of Diplomas and 1:00 - 3:00pm Certificates of Recognition and Neuroscience

2:30 - 3:00pm Tea Break 3:00 - 3:30pm Tea Break

3:00 - 5:00pm SESSION 3 3:30 - 5:00pm SESSION 6 Panel Discussion on Philos- Panel Discussion on Trans- ophy of Science and Physics lation