DALAI LAMA FELLOWSHIP
In March of 2017, I was one of twenty-six Dalai Lama fellows from different countries all over the world. Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) is an internationally-recognized contemplative leadership program under the Contemplative Science Center at the University of Virginia.
The program is designed to help young leaders cultivate self-awareness, compassion, and other social and emotional skills. It also provides support to individuals who are working on their personal projects to make an impact in their respective greater communities. My personal project was to utilize various modes of technology to enhance the experience and general practice of mindfulness.
The DLF application can be found here.
PROJECT MISSION
MOM (Mindfulness Over Matter) is the project that I developed as a fellow which seeks to raise awareness and generate interest in meditation among New Yorkers in an engaging way. With art installations and unique gadgets that combine virtual reality and neuroscience, MOM aims to reach a broad audience and revolutionize how we approach mental well-being.
SUMMARY OF MY ACHIEVEMENTS
During my time with DLF (2017-2018), I developed numerous mindfulness-related technologies. I exhibited these projects at showcases around NYC and NJ to educate people on the importance of mindfulness. NYC is known for its advanced innovation in technology, so I took advantage of my location to reach a diverse group of people, ranging from curious children to investment bankers.
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DALAI LAMA FELLOWSHIP
Inspiring People to Meditate through Technology
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LIFE-LONG DALAI LAMA FELLOW
After I completed the terms of my fellowship, I became a life-long Dalai Lama fellow. As a researcher, I am currently looking into the impact that A.I. can have spirituality and ethics as well as the necessary leadership skills to ensure a smooth transition into a tech-friendly future. I was also a member of the assembly planning team and helped facilitate events of the Dalai Lama Fellows' 2019 Contemplative Leadership Assembly at the University of Virginia’s Contemplative Science Center. I also led a workshop where I gave a lecture titled “How Technology Can Transform the Way We Engage in Mindfulness.”
You can find supporting documents regarding my fellowship such as certificates of appointment and invitation letter, here.