Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies (SOAS)

Khyentse Foundation Award for Excellence in Buddhist Studies

Geographic Scope: School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Recurrence: Annual

Overview

An annual award presented to graduate students at SOAS University of London pursuing studies in Buddhist Studies or related fields. The award recognizes excellence in Buddhist scholarship and study.

Details

• Award is presented directly by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche at the SOAS graduation ceremony
• Recipients are advanced graduate students (PhD level)
• Awarded to outstanding practitioners and scholars

Supported Program

Khyentse Foundation supports outreach programs at the SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies, including:
• Buddhism InsideOut: Engagement of wider public interest in Buddhist ideals, doctrines, and practices through talks, workshops, film screenings, exhibitions, and book launches
• The Buddhist Forum: Platform for academics to present latest research, consisting of public lecture followed by seminar for graduate students