Light of Berotsana invites you to join us for two public talks
during the Conference of Translators 2008.

Friday, September 26th • 2–3 pm
Saturday, September 27th • 2–3 pm
Boulder Shambhala Center – Main Shrine Room
(Capacity: 125 guests)
Cost: $10 per talk
Click here to purchase tickets for either or both talks

Please join with us: On Friday and Saturday afternoon, 9/26 and 9/27, from 2-3 pm the public is invited to attend talks given by two prominent figures in the field of Tibetan literary study and to join with us afterward for tea.

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  On Friday afternoon, Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche, will share with us his sense of the role and significance of Tibetan- English translation in contemporary times. Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche was trained by some of the most illustrious teachers of the generation that fled Tibet in 1959, including Dilgo Khyentse, Rinpoche. He is founder and head of the Mangala Shri Bhuti community, and author of several books, including the recently published Light Comes Through.
  

• On Saturday, Professor Jeffrey Hopkins, founder of the prestigious University of Virginia graduate program in Tibetan language and literary studies, will share his many years of experience in the field of Tibetan translation.

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In conjunction with the Conference of Translators,
the public is also invited to:

Buddhism and Science: A Guide for the Perplexed
Professor Donald S. Lopez
Thursday 9/25 • 2pm

University of Colorado Boulder
University Memorial Center – Room 247
(Capacity: 50 guests)
Cost: No charge

A lecture by Professor Donald S. Lopez, eminent professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan, noted Tibetan-English translator, and Conference guest.

Hosted by the Religious Studies Department of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Come for a sneak preview of Professor Lopez’ new book Buddhism and Science: A Guide for the Perplexed.

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