Monks engaged in independent lab work during the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative summer program.

Must the domains of science and spirituality be at odds? Or could a greater convergence between the two provide new resources and insights to help humanity meet the challenges before us?

We are privileged to have a highly distinguished panel of speakers, who will lead an informative discussion on the possibilities and practicalities of a greater convergence of science and spirituality, and how the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, a landmark undertaking to introduce comprehensive science education for Tibetan monastics, is working to fulfill this vision of H.H. the Dalai Lama.

Please click here to see the bio's of our panelists.

Emory Professor Arri Eisen conducts a biology lesson for
Tibetan monks and nuns in Dharamsala, India, June 2009.

Levels of Support:

Event Attendance:

SUPPORTERS [$150 or more]
• one seat at The Convergence of Science and Spirituality panel discussion
• attendance for one at the general cocktail reception before the panel discussion

SPONSORS [$500 or more]
• one reserved seat at The Convergence of Science and Spirituality panel discussion
• attendance for one at a private reception with the panelists

BENEFACTORS [$2,500 or more]
• two reserved seats at The Convergence of Science and Spirituality panel discussion
• attendance for two at a private reception with the panelists
• recognition as Benefit Committee Member in all print and web materials

PATRONS [$10,000 or more]
• two preferred, reserved seats at The Convergence of Science and Spirituality panel discussion
• attendance for two at a private reception with the panelists
• invitation to private events during His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 2010 visit to Emory University
• recognition as Benefit Committee Member in all print and web materials

All but $50 of your donation per person is a tax deductible gift to Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.

Donations and Sponsorships:

SPONSOR A MONK or NUN [$350]
• Covers the expenses of one monk or nun for one year of the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative, including travel from their home monastery to Dharamsala, as well as room, board and program-related costs during the six-week intensive while in Dharamsala.

SPONSOR A TIBETAN SCIENCE TRANSLATOR [$2,400]
• Science translators are integral to the program. Your donation will cover the salary and related costs of one Tibetan science translator for one year. Six translators are needed.

SPONSOR A SCIENCE PROFESSOR [$5,500]
• Science faculty volunteer their time year-round to develop the science curriculum. Your donation will cover the expenses and offer salary compensation for one science faculty member during the six-week summer intensive in Dharamsala, India. There are 20 members of staff in the science faculty.

SCIENCE TEXTBOOK WRITER and EDITOR [$75,000]
• In addition to curricular development by the faculty and translation of the materials, a science textbook writer is needed to produce the final textbook for use by the monastic students. Your donation will cover the salary of the science textbook writer for one year.

SCIENCE TEXTBOOK ASSISTANT [$29,000]
• Your donation will cover the cost of an assistant who will help compile and complete the final textbook for the monastic students for one year.

TEXTBOOK DESIGN, PRINTING and PUBLISHING COSTS [Any amount]
• 1000 copies of the two-volume ETSI textbooks will be distributed each year to monks and nuns participating in the program as well as to other monasteries and nunneries committed to science education. $50,000 total is being raised to cover these costs each year.

SCIENCE EQUIPMENT [Any amount]
• Computers, lab equipment, and other supplies are essential to the successful running of the program. Your donation will help to cover these expenses.

GENERAL [Any amount]
• There are many other associated costs for the ETSI program, including the creation of science education DVD's, research assistants, and other costs. Your donation will be used to cover miscellaneous costs and for the benefit of the entire program.

You may offer a donation at any amount for any category. Partial donations are also encouraged.

Please click here to register to attend and or to donate to the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative.