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Tibetan Studies Initiative

Cham Dance Tabo Monastery

Cham Dance at Tabo Monastery. Photo credit: Paul Harrison

An initiative that supports events and curriculum in Tibetan studies, administered by HCBSS.

Past Events

February
10

Donald Lopez: "The Case Against Tulkus: Ippolito Desideri's Refutation of Reincarnation"

Wed February 10th 2016, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, STANFORD Humanities Center
April
27

Lama Tsultrim Allione: "Dakini Wisdom: Tracing the Emergence of the Feminine Principle and the Role of Women in Buddhism"

Mon April 27th 2015, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Hartley Conference Center, Mitchell Earth Science Building
November
20

Khenchen Sodargye: "The Popularity of Tibetan Buddhism in China Today"

Thu November 20th 2014, 6:20pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Stanford Humanities Center
February
12

Hildegard Diemberger: "Buddhist women as patrons and innovators: Two Tibetan examples from the 15th and 16th century"

Wed February 12th 2014, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Board Room, Stanford Humanities Center
January
23

Charles Ramble: "The Power of Precedent: Structural Comparisons of Tibetan Law and Ritual

Thu January 23rd 2014, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Building 70, Room 72A1, Main Quad
November
21

Jan Willis: "Reflections on Tibetan rNam thar; What, and How, Do They Teach Us?"

Thu November 21st 2013, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Stanford Humanities Center
April
4

Khen Rinpoche Lobzang Tsetan: "Developing Bodhicitta according to Santideva"

Thu April 4th 2013, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Levinthal Hall, Stanford Humanities Center
March
14

David Templeman: "Problems in Buddhist Life–Writing: Indian Caryagiti Songs in Tibetan Narrative"

Thu March 14th 2013, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Building 70, Room 72A1, Main Quad
February
28

Venerable Telo Tulku Rinpoche: "The Power of Compassion"

Thu February 28th 2013, 7:30pm
Location:
Sanctuary, The Circle, Old Union, Third Floor
December
6

Film Screening of "Women of Tibet: Gyalyum Chemo - The Great Mother" with introduction by Rosemary Rawcliffe

Thu December 6th 2012, 7:30pm
Location:
Building 200, Room 002, Main Quad
May
15

"Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet" Film Screening and Discussion

Tue May 15th 2012, 7:00pm
Location:
Bechtel International Center, Conference Room, 584 Capistrano Way, Stanford
April
28

Symposium on the Tulku System

Sat April 28th 2012, 1:00pm
Location:
Building 200, Room 002, Main Quad