Emory U. to Teach Science to Tibetan Buddhists

By BETH MCMURTRIE

Emory University has had a close relationship with the Dalai Lama ever since the spiritual leader of Tibet agreed to be the commencement speaker in 1998.

Now the two are working together on a project that may fundamentally change monastic education for Tibetan Buddhists.

At the Dalai Lama's request, professors at Emory are developing a science-education program that will be introduced in monasteries and nunneries gradually over the next five years.

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