Aug 11, 2024
In Tibetan with consecutive English interpretation by Tenzin Thoesam
Join us for an enlightening live online dialog with Geshe Lobsang Monlam, hosted by Jhama Lhamo, as they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Tibetan knowledge systems. This event will delve into how AI can make Tibetan spiritual and educational resources more accessible, fostering learning and spiritual growth. Geshe Lobsang Monlam will discuss his pioneering projects, including the Monlam Grand Tibetan Dictionary app and the forthcoming Tibetan Digital Library Project. These initiatives aim to preserve and disseminate Tibetan cultural heritage, offering practical tools for both Tibetans and interested Westerners. The broadcast will be in Tibetan with simultaneous interpretation into English, ensuring a wide-reaching and inclusive conversation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness how tradition and innovation come together to enrich our understanding and practice of Tibetan wisdom.
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About the Presenters
Geshe Lobsang Monlam, Ph.D., is a monk and scholar who has dedicated his life to integrating Tibetan knowledge into the digital world. Born in Amdo Ngaba, Tibet, he became a young monk at Trosig Monastery after completing primary school, and achieved his geshe degree in 2013 at Sera Mey Thoesam Norling Monastic Institute, India. A passion for computers and gadgetry led him to create a Tibetan computer font and software applications and to establish Monlam IT Research Centre in Dharamsala, India, under the guidance of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His fonts, software, and apps are used by millions and are all distributed for free. Geshe Monlam’s commitment to integrating Tibetan knowledge into the digital world is acknowledged by prominent religious leaders and by academic and science institutions worldwide. Geshe la earned his Ph.D. in library science in 2023. More about Geshe Lobsang Monlam.
Jhama Lhamo (host), currently a resident student at Long Island University, Brooklyn, is pursuing a master’s degree in public health and biomedical sciences in New York. She completed her high school education at the Tibetan Children’s Village School in Bangalore, South India, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Shoolini University in Himachal Pradesh, India. Additionally, she produced a short documentary film last year spotlighting the Bodhisattvas in Action (BIA) Institute, a non-governmental organization situated in Gokarneshwar, Nepal.
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