Washington DC: In accordance with the resolution passed at the 23rd Annual Conference of the North American Tibetan Association, SEE Learning training for the Minnesota region was completed on 9 November 2025. The three-day programme was jointly organised by the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM), Parents’ Committee, the Emory Compassion Centre, and the Office of Tibet, Washington D.C. It was held for the weekend school teachers, parents, and young members from the Tibetan community associations of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago.
The training was led by Tenzin Sonam, PhD, an assistant research scientist at Emory University, and Ryder Delaloye, Associate Director of Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning at the Emory University.
The training opened with a welcome address by Lobsang Lhamo, Education Secretary of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota.
Over the three days, participants received an overview of SEE Learning, guidance on offering ethical education in line with children’s development, and practical methods for applying SEE Learning in weekend schools. On the evening of 8 November, a special session was held in English for youth on understanding their values and aspirations and putting compassion into action.
Around 35 participants from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Chicago took part. Many said they benefited greatly and felt encouraged to carry forward SEE Learning in their communities.
At the closing ceremony, President of the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, Tenzin Lhamo, expressed gratitude to the trainers and all participants. Tibetan Liaison Officer Kunga Tashi from the Office of Tibet lauded the participants for their keen engagement throughout the training. He noted that teachers play a vital role in shaping students’ lives and encouraged them not to lose heart when challenges arise. He also thanked the Tibet Fund for financial support and the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota and Parents’ Committee for their organisational work.
He added that SEE Learning is important not only for society in general but especially for Tibetan youth, who represent the future of the Tibetan community. A similar trainings were also scheduled at venues in Toronto and New York before the end of coming August.
-Report filed by Office Of Tibet, Washington, D.C
