Latest Activities

Exhibition on “Secrets of Particles” at Gaden Jangtse Norling Monastery, Mundgod (25 December, 2024)

"Secrets of Particles" exhibition was displayed at Gaden Jangtse Monastery for the monks and scholars. The display was also attended by the residents of Tibetan Colony, Mundgod. (more..)

Exhibition on “Secrets of Particles” at Drepung Loseling Monastery (22 & 23 December, 2024)

"Secrets of Particles" exhibition was displayed for two days for the monks and scholars of Drepung Loseling Monastery, as well as for the general residents of the Tibetan Settlement, Mundgod. The exhibition created an informative environment, while sparking thought-provoking discussions between the exhibition team and the visitors. (more..)

Exhibition on “Secrets of Particles” at Drepung Gomang Monastic University, Mundgod (20 December, 2024)

"Secrets of Particles" Exhibition was displayed at Drepung Gomang Monastery on 20th December, 2024. It was attended by around 1000 monks. (more..)

Quantum Physics Distance Learning Program (21 October – 31 October 2024)

A week-long virtual class program on quantum physics commenced on 21st October and concluded on 30th October 2024 at LTWA’s Distance Learning Education Centre.(more..)

Exhibition Tour- Dehradun(10 – 30 September, 2024)

Dehradun, a notable center for academic and monastic institutions, ensured this exhibition tour to be a resounding success. Five science monk scholars from South India traveled to Dehradun for this exhibition. They were assisted by interpreters and panelists from the LTWA’s Science Department and Science for Monks and Nuns. Our exhibition tour in Dehradun took us through a diverse array of institutions, each offering enthralling engagement. Within three weeks, the exhibit team toured seven different monastic and academic institutions and one Tibetan settlement.(more..)

The Physics Distance Learning Program (7 May- 31 July, 2024)

The three-month physics distance learning program commenced on 7th May and concluded on 31st July 2024 with great success. There were around 60 virtual participants and five in-person attendees. As the session progressed, monks and nuns were engaged in intensive physics learning, discussions, and hands-on activities, fostering an enriching collective learning experience.(more..)

2-Day International Conference and Exhibition on the “Secrets of Particles” (25-26 April, 2024)

The event was graced by H.E. Zurmang Rinpoche as the chief guest, and Geshe Lhakdor, the Director of LTWA, as a special guest who attended the conference. The event was facilitated by Tibetan Buddhist scholars, Western physicists, and Indian philosophers. Over 200 individuals from numerous walks of life, including monks, nuns, educators, and students, were in attendance.(more..)

Science Leadership Program (8-20 April, 2024)

From 8th to 20th April, 2024, the Sikkim Science Leadership Program was held at the Pal Zurmang Monastery in Gangtok. This workshop aimed to familiarise participants with the principles and concepts of Quantum Physics. We had a total of 37 participants, representing 12 different monasteries and nunneries. The two-week workshop was led by two visiting teachers from the U.S. George Musser, a renowned planetary scientist, and Ian Durham, a respected physicist. The science department staff of LTWA provided valuable support, offering interpretation assistances for participants who did not understand the English language.(more..)

2nd Cohort Nuns’ Leadership Program (11-31 March, 2024)

The second cohort nuns’ leadership program commenced on March 11th at LTWA, Dharamsala for three weeks and it lasted till March 31st, 2024. This year we had 40 nuns from 4 different nunneries, and most of them are learning science for the first time. The three-week rigorous science learning program was designed as, for the first week teachers from the science department of LTWA had conducted the classes whereas, they brushed up on the basics to prepare them for the second and third week. And guest teachers took over the class for the second and third week.(more..)

4th Cohort Leadership Program (16 January – 5 February, 2024)

The fourth cohort leadership program began on February 16 and ended on March 5, 2024 at Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville in Pondicherry. This year the program mainly focused on honing skills in Tibetan creative writing and video editing. As for their final project, some participants are writing about science and Buddhism and while others are making videos associated with science and Buddhism. (more..)