A Celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

On March 28, 2026, the Mind & Life Institute gathered researchers, contemplatives, scholars, donors, and community members in Washington, DC to celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama—honoring a legacy that has profoundly shaped both science and our understanding of human flourishing.

For nearly four decades, the Dalai Lama, as co-founder of Mind & Life, has guided the historic dialogue between contemplative wisdom and Western science, sparking a global movement toward compassion, mental well-being, and the scientific study of the mind.

Through stories, panel discussions, mindful movement, creative multimedia, and heartfelt exchange, the gathering explored the Dalai Lama’s enduring vision of a compassionate, interconnected world—and the community’s shared role in carrying it forward.

The day included inspiring voices from the field of contemplative research, insights derived from Mind & Life’s work, and collaborative visioning aimed at the future. Tseten Chhoekyapa, Private Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, shared a message on his behalf:

“At a time when we face many challenges, it’s essential that we cultivate the sense of oneness of humanity, grounded in universal responsibility.”

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Warmheartedness

The event featured “Warmheartedness,”  an immersive listening experience that amplified His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s urgent call for compassion in a divided world, bringing his voice—clear, close, and centered—within a quadraphonic field of original music.

Developed from recordings of the 2022 Mind & Life Dialogue, this intimate installation offered a calm, low-light environment for deep listening. Presented by Our Silent Canvas in partnership with the Mind & Life Institute.

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Key Participants