Exchange Program at Giao Long Monastery

A Cross-Cultural Bridge of Dharma and Dialogue

1. Overview

The Exchange Program at Giao Long Monastery creates a living bridge between Tibetan Buddhist monastic education and global academia. It invites international students, scholars, and practitioners to engage in cross-cultural learning, while allowing Giao Long’s monastics to study and share knowledge abroad.

This program reflects the monastery’s vision of universal access to wisdom, rooted in compassion and service. It emphasizes dialogue over doctrine, fostering mutual understanding between East and West through education, spiritual practice, and community immersion.

2. Model The model integrates: Academic exchange: joint courses in Buddhist philosophy, language, and translation studies. Cultural immersion: living and serving within monastic and local communities. Mutual mentorship: pairing visiting students with Tibetan scholars, and Giao Long monks with partner university professors. The program includes partnerships with international universities and Dharma centers, creating a network of spiritual diplomacy based on learning, service, and ethics. 3. Structure and Curriculum Each exchange cycle lasts one academic year and consists of: Semester of Study (At Giao Long Monastery) – Participants join daily classes on Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan language, and monastic ethics, with meditation integrated into the curriculum. Field Experience (Abroad) – Selected monastics or advanced students spend a term at a partner institute (e.g., Rangjung Yeshe Institute, Naropa University, or European Buddhist Academies). Joint Symposiums – Annual academic conferences co-hosted by Giao Long Monastery and its partners, focusing on themes such as ethics, ecology, and contemplative science.

4. Eligibility and Approach

The Exchange Programme is open to:

• Advanced GLM students (Shedra II & III)
• Visiting scholars, graduate students in Buddhist or religious studies
• Monastics and translators aiming for cross-cultural research

All tuition, accommodation, and materials are free, supported by donations and partner institutions. Participants are required to maintain ethical discipline, academic diligence, and community engagement throughout their exchange.

Chương trình dành cho học viên Giao Long cấp cao (Shedra II–III), học giả, sinh viên cao học Phật học, và dịch giả. Toàn bộ chi phí được tài trợ, học viên chỉ cần giữ giới hạnh, tinh tấn học tập và tích cực phục vụ cộng đồng.

5. Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Exchange Programme gain:

• Cross-cultural fluency in Buddhist philosophy and academic research.
• Enhanced translation and communication skills.
• Broadened worldview grounded in compassion and wisdom.

In essence, they embody Giao Long’s mission — to learn deeply, serve humbly, and connect the Dharma with the world.