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