Podcast: Episode 147: Venerable Ani Choyang: A Journey to the Dharma

September 25, 2026

In this episode, an excerpt from a recent talk by Tibetan Buddhist nun Ani Choyang offers a glimpse into her remarkable journey from Tibet to becoming one of the first Tibetan women on track to earn the Geshema degree in Buddhist philosophy. The degree represents a significant milestone for women in Tibetan Buddhism and has been championed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

A Tenzin Gyatso Science Scholar, Ani Choyang was among the first Tibetan nuns to participate in a two-year science training program at Emory University. She later completed a neuroscience internship at Northwestern University and continues to participate in research exploring lucid dreaming and dream yoga. She currently serves as a science teacher and Coordinator of the Library and Learning Center at Jangchub Choeling Nunnery in Mundgod, India.

In this talk, Ani Choyang shares what compelled her to escape Tibet, her profound meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and the experiences that have shaped her path as a Buddhist scholar, educator, and bridge between Buddhist philosophy and modern science. Her story offers a powerful perspective on the evolving role of women in Tibetan Buddhism and the possibilities that emerge when ancient wisdom meets contemporary scientific inquiry.

Learn more about Ani Choyang at hidden-happiness.com.