Get the Flash Player to see this player.		The Visit in Review Posted 10/22/2007Thousands of people turned out to see the Dalai Lama this past weekend. The Tibetan spiritual leader — and Emory's newest professor — participated in several major programs, including the official installation ceremony, a peace summit featuring representatives from major world religions and a conference on curing depression through meditation. Here's a look back at Emory's weekend with the Dalai Lama. Video from EmoryVision and The Emory Wheel
Get the Flash Player to see this player.		An Interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Posted 10/22/2007The Dalai Lama, Emory's newest professor, sat down for an interview on Oct. 21 with members of the media, including editors from The Emory Wheel. During the 20-minute discussion, the Tibetan spiritual leader talked about the political nature of his position, the importance of nonviolence and the happiest moment in his life. Click to the left to watch the video of the interview, or click here for the transcript. Video from EmoryVision and The Emory Wheel
		Thousands Hear Message of Inner Peace and Tolerance By Salvador Rizzo Posted: 10/22/2007Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, addressed thousands at a free, public speech at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Energetic and jovial, he stressed the importance of self-contentment and careful nurture in building a peaceful society. Read more Dalai Lama Installed as Faculty Member By Susan McMillan Posted: 10/22/2007With the presentation of a letter, an EmoryCard and a binder full of science lessons, the Dalai Lama officially became a member of the University faculty Monday morning. Read more The Mind and Life Conference By Marissa Krimsky Posted: 10/22/2007While scientists are searching for a cure-all pill for mental disorders, new research shows that the cure may not be in a bottle, but could rather be found in Tibetan meditation. Read more Teaching Unites Audience By Michelle Ye Hee Lee Posted: 10/22/2007Thousands of people filled the WoodPEC Sunday morning to hear a Buddhist lecture from none other than the Dalai Lama. Read more Emory Hosts International Peacebuilding Panel By Diana Rowe Posted: 10/22/2007Representatives from world faiths, including the Dalai Lama, moved a crowd of 3,000 to tears as they addressed how religion has contributed toward violence and their hopes for change. Read more The Dalai Lama Arrives By Chris Megerian Posted: 10/19/2007The Dalai Lama arrived at the Ritz-Carlton in Buckhead on Friday, marking the beginning of a weekend celebrating his new association with the University. With a smile stretching from ear to ear, the Tibetan political and spiritual leader stepped out of his limo and turned to University President James W. Wagner, saying, "So now I am your professor?" Read more U.S.-China Tension Bypasses Emory By Michelle Ye Hee Lee Posted: 10/19/2007His Holiness's visit may tighten international tensions between the United States and China. Emory officials wave off any such notions. Read more Monks and Scientists to Conduct Research on Mind-Body Links By Kelly L. McCoy Posted: 10/19/2007The Emory-Tibet Science Initiative seeks out a fulfilling curriculum in science to complement the monks' studies in spirituality. Read more Emory Prepares for Historic Visit from a Spritual Leader By Fernando Ruiz Posted: 10/15/2007Thousands of people and the eyes of Atlanta, the nation and the world will be on Emory’s campus this weekend as the Dalai Lama, Nobel laureate and Buddhist spiritual leader, visits the University. Read more Students Get Glimpse of Tibetan Life in India By Eunice Lee Posted: 10/15/2007The Dalai Lama has not been to Emory’s campus since 1998, but a handful of current Emory students have already had the opportunity to speak with him. Read more Exhibit Shows Artists’ Visions of Dalai Lama By Lucy Blau Posted: 10/01/2007The “Missing Peace” exhibit presents a range of interpretations of the Dalai Lama by 82 artists from 25 countries. The artists contributed using a wide variety of media, and a selection of two-dimensional works are on display now at Emory’s Visual Arts Center until Oct. 27th. Read more
Dalai Lama Named as Professor By Susan McMillan Posted: 02/06/2007Emory announced in February that the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel laureate, would be joining Emory's faculty as a presidential distinguished professor. Read more