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8th Young Indian Scholars Conference on Tibet Studies Kicks Off in Dharamshala
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News18•08-10-2026, 22:45
8th Young Indian Scholars Conference on Tibet Studies Kicks Off in Dharamshala
- •The eighth Young Indian Scholars Conference on Tibet Studies began in Dharamshala, featuring over 20 scholars from across India.
- •Organized by the Tibet Policy Institute, the three-day event focuses on research regarding Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism, and Indo-Tibetan civilisational links.
- •Professor Sat Prakash Bansal, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, attended as the chief guest and suggested Dharamshala serve as a living lab for researchers.
- •Scholars and participants highlighted the importance of Buddhist teachings, cultural preservation, and direct engagement with the Tibetan community to foster peace and academic collaboration.
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The conference provides a platform for over 20 young researchers from universities across India to present their work, exchange ideas, and deepen academic engagement on Tibet, Tibetan Buddhism, and Indo-Tibetan civilisational links.
The three-day conference, running from October 8 to 10, is organized by the Tibet Policy Institute.
Vice Chancellor Professor Sat Prakash Bansal stated that the university plans to invite scholars for PhD and research programmes, and is organizing a convention with participation from eight countries in about four months.
