Department of Religion & Culture of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is organizing Modern Science Workshop for the Monks and Nuns in collaboration with Library of Tibetan Works & Archives (LTWA) from August 16 to 30, 2014 at Palpung Sherab Ling, Bir.
This workshop is specially organized for the keen purpose of fulfilling the vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that monks and nuns should learn modern science in order to walk in tandem with the changing times and to contribute to the well being of mankind.
Around 28 monks and nuns from 25 monastic institutions are taking part in this workshop. The curriculum includes Introduction of Physics, life science, math and neuroscience which will be taught by the Science section of LTWA. Special books will also be distributed to the participants.
Venerable Geshe Lakhdor, ex-translator of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Director of LTWA will give a lecture on Buddhism and Science on 18 August.