Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics News and Events
VIRTUAL EMORY-TIBET WEEK
MARCH 21-27, 2021
March 21, 2021
The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics will host a virtual Tibet Week this year. The week will kick-off with a day-long virtual film festival featuring three spectacular films. Each film will be followed by a Q & A with the director. The same link can be used at any time during the day.
1:00 - 3:30pm EST — Upper Story: On the Road to Well-Being, written and directed by Alessandra Pedrotti Catoni
Today, over 10% of the global population suffers from mental health problems. Three decades of collaboration between His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Buddhist scholars and the most brilliant neuroscientists has led to the discovery of the incredible potential of the human mind and how it can be trained to improve our mental well-being. The eternal conflict between science and religion has finally found common ground.
Followed by a Q & A session with writer and director Alessandra Pedrotti Catoni
4:00 - 6:30pm EST — The Dalai Lama: Scientist written and directed by Dawn Engle
An uplifting and optimistic documentary about the Dalai Lama's meetings with scientists from around the world to find commonalities among Buddhist science and western science to promote health, understanding and compassion for all. The Dalai Lama tells, in his own words, of his lifelong journey into the world of science and technology. With never before seen footage, this film tells the very human story of the Dalai Lama that no one knows.
Followed by a Q & A session with writer and director Dawn Engle
7:00 – 9:30pm EST — Bringing Tibet Home written and directed by Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
When New York based Tibetan artist Tenzing Rigdol’s father passes away in exile with an unfulfilled wish to take his last breath in Tibet, Tenzing realizes that his father’s dream to return home to his lost nation is shared by all Tibetans in exile. Driven by this realization, the artist embarks on a mission to reunite the Tibetan land with its people, literally, through an art project that involves smuggling 20,000 kilograms of native Tibetan soil to India.
Followed by a Q & A session with writer and director Tenzin Tsetan Choklay
To register for Film Festival, Click Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
IMPORTANT: You can use this link to access all three films without needing to register again.
March 22 – 27, 2021
Join the Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet for daily meditation, chants, and live sand painting of the Mandala of Avalokiteshvara: The Buddha of Compassion.
Please note separate registration link for Mandala Exhibition and Meditation & Chants below.
Monday, March 22
9:00 -9:30 am- Opening Ceremony -Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi and the Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet
9:45 -12:30 pm - Live Exhibition of Mandala Sand Painting
Tuesday, March 23 –Friday, March 26
8:00 -8:45 am - Meditation and Chanting with the Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet
9:00 -12:30 pm - Live Exhibition of Mandala Sand Painting
Saturday, March 27
10:00 - 10:30 am - Meditation and Chanting with the Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet
10:30 - 10:45 am - Q&A session
11:00 -11:30 am - Closing Ceremony – Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi and the Drepung Loseling monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet
To register for the Mandala Exhibition and Meditation & Chants, Click Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
IMPORTANT: Again, this same link can be used to access any event on any day from the opening ceremony on March 22 through the closing ceremony on March 27.
If you have questions please email, ccscbe@emory.edu.