Tibetan Women in Buddhism: A Conversation with Venerable Ani Choyang (In Person and Live Stream)

Join Venerable Ani Choyang in conversation with Laura Chandler online or in-person for this inspiring event exploring an extraordinary journey—from escaping Chinese-occupied Tibet as a young woman with little formal education to becoming one of the first Tibetan Buddhist nuns to earn the prestigious Geshema degree after His Holiness the Dalai Lama opened the path for women to receive the highest level of training in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.

Through stories of resilience, scholarship, and compassion, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of the pioneering women helping shape the future of Tibetan Buddhism while building bridges between cultures, traditions, and ways of understanding the mind.

In this talk, Ani-la will also introduce the vision behind the Hidden Happiness Tour, which seeks to support the continued development of the Jangchub Choeling Library and Learning Center, celebrate the often-overlooked contributions of Tibetan Buddhist nuns, foster meaningful cross-cultural dialogue, and explore the rich intersection of Buddhist philosophy and contemporary scientific inquiry.

Whether you are a longtime Buddhist practitioner, curious about Tibetan culture, or interested in the dialogue between spirituality and science, this promises to be an unforgettable event filed with insight, inspiration, and hope. Q&A with Ani-la and a meet and greet will follow the talk. Join in person at the Sacred Stream Center or online.

Registration Fee: $25 

Attendance Free for Tibetans.
No one turned away for lack of funds.

Contact info@sacredstream.org for more information.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific Time (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern Time)