Shall we call him sensei?

*Katie* · 02-06-2007, 06:39 AM

ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- The Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, has been named a presidential distinguished professor at Emory University, school officials said Monday.

It's the first university appointment the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize has accepted, the university said.

The Tibetan leader said in a university statement that he looks forward to offering his services to students and the community.

"I firmly believe that education is an indispensable tool for the flourishing of human well-being and the creation of a just and peaceful society, and I am delighted to make a small contribution in this regard through this appointment," he said.

He is expected to deliver his inaugural lecture during an October 20-22 visit to the university, and to participate in a conference on science and spirituality and an interfaith session on religion.

The appointment is open-ended but provides no compensation, said Emory spokeswoman Nancy Seideman.

The Dalai Lama's role includes providing private teaching sessions with students and faculty during Emory's study-abroad program in Dharamsala, India, and opportunities for university community members to attend his annual teachings. He also will make periodic visits to Emory, the statement said.

Emory also is creating a fellowship in the Dalai Lama's name to fund annual scholarships for Tibetan students who attend its undergraduate and graduate schools.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-06-2007, 09:20 AM

The Dalai Lama a university professor??? I hope he doesn't act as flirtatious around his students as he appeared to be in that Barbara Walters interview.... ô,0

*Katie* · 02-06-2007, 06:51 PM

He's an interesting man....who cares about flirting. I'm thinking I might enroll for a class or two at Emory now....

02-06-2007, 06:39 AM	#1
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Shall we call him sensei? ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- The Dalai Lama, exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, has been named a presidential distinguished professor at Emory University, school officials said Monday. It's the first university appointment the winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize has accepted, the university said. The Tibetan leader said in a university statement that he looks forward to offering his services to students and the community. "I firmly believe that education is an indispensable tool for the flourishing of human well-being and the creation of a just and peaceful society, and I am delighted to make a small contribution in this regard through this appointment," he said. He is expected to deliver his inaugural lecture during an October 20-22 visit to the university, and to participate in a conference on science and spirituality and an interfaith session on religion. The appointment is open-ended but provides no compensation, said Emory spokeswoman Nancy Seideman. The Dalai Lama's role includes providing private teaching sessions with students and faculty during Emory's study-abroad program in Dharamsala, India, and opportunities for university community members to attend his annual teachings. He also will make periodic visits to Emory, the statement said. Emory also is creating a fellowship in the Dalai Lama's name to fund annual scholarships for Tibetan students who attend its undergraduate and graduate schools. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

02-06-2007, 09:20 AM	#2
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	The Dalai Lama a university professor??? I hope he doesn't act as flirtatious around his students as he appeared to be in that Barbara Walters interview.... ô,0 __________________

02-06-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	He's an interesting man....who cares about flirting. I'm thinking I might enroll for a class or two at Emory now.... __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME