Tibetan Buddhist Monks Visit Westminster College

Westminster College recently hosted a group of visiting Tibetan Buddhist Monks.

The group, which is touring a variety of locations across the United States, includes: an American, who acts as their tour manager; two "geshes," which is the highest academic rank that can be achieved in Tibetan Buddhist education system; three others of lower rank, and a translator.

While on campus, the seven stayed at the home of Dr. Ann Coble, an assistant professor of Christian education and religion, who was off-campus at an academic conference. Dr. Bryan Rennie, associate professor of religion and philosophy at Westminster College, led the campus tour, which included lunch and a chapel service.

The Gaden Shartse Monastery, the home monastery of the group, is located in Mundgod, Karnataka State in Southwest India, and is headed by the Dalai Lama.

For more information, contact Rennie at (724) 946-7151 or e-mail brennie@westminster.edu.