Geshe Thubten Jinpa, Ph.D., renowned Tibetan scholar and principal English translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will deliver a talk titled “Why Compassion Matters in Challenging Times” on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Johnson Chapel. Jinpa is a leading voice in compassion training, Buddhist thought, and the dialogue between contemplative practice and science.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Laurie Canter at (413) 542-2181.












