The American Institute of Buddhist Studies
at Columbia University in the City of New York

1. Inaugural Session

Ngawang Samten (CUTS), Robert Thurman (AIBS, Columbia University)

Presided over by Ven. Prof. Ngawang Samten and Prof. Robert Thurman, the inaugural session began with opening ceremonies and auspicious welcoming comments. Key dignitaries then framed and underscored the historical significance and international importance of the Tengyur Translation Conference.