Invitation to the 7th Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies

India and Tibet share a profound historical and cultural relationship, rooted in centuries of spiritual and cultural exchange. Often described as being “as old as the Himalayas,” this bond has significantly influenced Tibetan identity and tradition over the ages. Since ancient times, Tibetans have revered India as the “Land of the Gods,” while India regards Tibet as a sacred land—underscoring the deep cultural and religious ties between the two regions. This relationship, however, was altered when the People’s Liberation Army marched into Tibet. The transformation of Tibet under Chinese occupation has realigned India’s neighborhood relations.

Since its inception, the Tibet Policy Institute has organized conferences on a variety of themes. In keeping with this tradition, the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) is pleased to announce the 7th Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies, to be held from 8th to 9th October 2025 in Dharamshala. The conference aims to foster scholarly exchange and provide a platform for Indian scholars to present their research on various aspects of Tibetan Studies.

We invite scholars to submit papers under the following broad themes:

1. Historical Significance of Indo-Tibet Relations
2. Cultural Ties and Interactions between India and Tibet
3. Geopolitical and Political Dimensions of Indo-Tibet Relations
4. The Role of Buddhism, Exchange of Ideas, and Changes
5. Migration, Community Integration, and Language Exchange
6. Trade and Border Issues between Tibet and India
7. The Impact of State-building and Militarization of Tibet and the Himalayas
8. Textual and Phonological Studies
9. Art and Visual Studies
10. Tibetan Plateau and its Environment

Working Language: English

Guidelines for Paper Submission

1. Abstract Submission Deadline: 25th May 2025
   • Abstracts should be between 250 and 300 words.
2. CV Requirement:
   • A short CV, including your contact number, must accompany the abstract.
3. Notification of Acceptance:
   • Selected participants will be informed by 1st June 2025.
4. Priority Consideration:
   • Abstracts offering political perspectives will be given priority.
5. Full Paper Deadline: 1st September 2025
   • Papers must be a minimum of 4,000 words.
6. Honorarium:
   • An honorarium of ₹5,000 will be awarded upon acceptance of the paper for publication by TPI.
7. Submission Email:
   • Please send all submissions to: [email protected]
8. Formatting Guidelines:
   • Submitted papers must adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style formatting guidelines.

TPI will arrange accommodation and cover travel expenses for participants, subject to budgetary provisions.

Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) Contact Details
For queries, please reach out to:

Dr. Tsering Dolma
Research Fellow, Tibet Policy Institute
Tel: +91 8629889365
Email: [email protected]