A group of monastic scholars with a deep understanding of Buddhist philosophy was selected to study science and a team of four translators was set up who would translate various scientific terms into Tibetan as well as organising courses on modern science for a select group of monk scholars. In order to provide science education in a manner that did not distract from the monks intensive program of Buddhist studies, an intensive course was organized between the traditional monastic semesters. Despite the challenges of finding qualified teachers, translators and the daunting but vital task of coordinating participants from several monasteries and teachers from around the world, regular workshops are organized. Western scientists are requested and invited to India for annual workshops designed to teach the concepts Western science to Tibetan monastic institutions. Given the importance and significance of this and the widening scope and challenges, a dedicated full-fledged Science Department was created by the Governing Body in 2007.
RELEVANT CONTACTS
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Nyima Gyaltsen Officiating Head, Science Dept. Contact |
RELATED LINKS
Science For Monks
A mini-site created specifically for this project.
Science Journal
A tibetan language publication featuring concepts and principals of modern science as well as translation of speeches on science.
Science Newsletter
The science newsletter is the first ever science newsletter introduced in the exile Tibetan community. This is a quarterly publication started in June 2006.
Emory University
The official website of the University in the United States.
The World Of Your Senses Exhibition
QUICK STATS
Data from 2009:- Engages Buddhism with science
- Education of modern science in monastic institutes, translating modern science terms and books into Tibetan as envisioned by His Holiness.
