We are honored to announce the visit of
His Eminence Samdhong Rinpoche
Former Prime Minister of Tibet in Exile and a distinguished Buddhist scholar and teacher
to New York City this September.

In celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday and the Year of Compassion,
Samdhong Rinpoche will share his wisdom and insights, continuing the Dalai Lama’s mission of peace, compassion, and dialogue.

Session 1

Venue:
Columbia University, Lerner Roone Arledge Auditorium

Limited Space:
Registration Link coming

Free

The Psychology of
Mental Wellness


Healing Anxiety, Depression & Burnout in Today’s Society through a Buddhist Approach

1 pm - 2:30 pm - Conversation with
H.E. Samdhong Rinpoche and TBD speaker

September 17

September 17

In our fast-paced modern world, young people and professionals face unprecedented levels of anxiety, depression, and burnout.

This conversation will explore how Buddhist psychology provides practical insights into:

  • Understanding the root causes of mental suffering

  • Cultivating mindfulness for emotional balance

  • Developing compassion as a healing practice

  • Building resilience in professional and personal life

  • Finding clarity and purpose in times of stress

Session 2

H.E. Samdhong Rinpoche Teachings on Emptiness(Sunyata)

Emptiness (Sunyata)

In Buddhism, emptiness is a fundamental philosophical idea central to understanding the nature of reality, the self, and the path to liberation from suffering. Learn more

September 17 • 3 pm- 5 pm

Venue:
Columbia University, Lerner Roone Arledge Auditorium

Limited Space:
Registration Link coming

Free