Celebration of the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

On the occasion of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso’s ninetieth birthday year, this roundtable celebrates, analyzes, and reflects on His Holiness’s legacy in the academic study of religion. The fields of Buddhist Studies, Tibetan Studies, and Contemplative Sciences have been particularly impacted by his vision and compassion. The speakers on this roundtable offer a scholarly reflection on HHDL's central role in the changing position and perception of Tibetan Buddhism since his exile from China in 1959. Leading scholars in the Academy will briefly comment and then the floor will be open to discussion.