His Holiness the Dalai Lama - The Role of Science in Human Flourishing

J. Edward Rall Cultural Lecture | Friday, March 7, 2014 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

14th Dalai Lama

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The 14th Dalai Lama, known as Gyalwa Rinpoche to the Tibetan people, is the current Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader and former head of state of Tibet. He is considered a living Bodhisattva, specifically, an emanation of Avalokiteśvara. The Dalai Lama also meets with other world leaders, religious leaders, philosophers and scientists, and travels worldwide giving Tibetan Buddhist teachings. His work includes focus on the environment, economics, women’s rights, nonviolence, interfaith dialogue, physics, astronomy, Buddhism and science, cognitive neuroscience, reproductive health and sexuality. Along with his teachings on Tibetan Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, the Dalai Lama’s Kalachakra teachings and initiations are international events. The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.