Because of his ability to bridge east and west, the Dalai Lama has been able to shape his message and refine his presentation of the teachings of Buddha to be steadily more attuned to the reality of his listeners’ lives and their worldview.

A great Buddhist scholar and practitioner, the Dalai Lama has experienced first-hand the benefits of a wider and in-depth exposure to other disciplines and traditions, and has participated eagerly in ground breaking dialogues with scientists, philosophers, religious figures and world leaders, always with the common theme of helping humanity.

He believes strongly that the inclusion of modern fields of learning in the monastic curriculum is of the greatest importance, and entirely in keeping with the rigorous and rational search for truth that lies at the heart of the teaching of Buddha.

It is this vision of a Tibetan Buddhism that is thoroughly in step with modern knowledge and research that has inspired the Tenzin Gyatso Institute to launch the Tenzin Gyatso Scholars Program.

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