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The application for the 2027 Dalai Lama Fellows cohort is open!

Apply to be part of an interdisciplinary and deeply contemplative program that provides a curriculum, one-on-one coaching, group learning, and additional forms of support for social changemakers from around the world who want to bring about positive change in their communities.

For more information on Dalai Lama Fellows or to apply, visit the link in our bio! A group of people dancing and smiling in a warmly lit room. There is a woman in the foreground wearing a bright red top and a joyful smile. Text overlay reads: "Dalai Lama Fellows. 2027 Application Now Open. Apply by November 11." by @dlfellows

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The application for the Dalai Lama Fellows 2027 will open on Thursday, October 1!

Join a global cohort of social changemakers on a path to serve their communities through compassionate and contemplative leadership.

More information about Dalai Lama Fellows and the 2027 application, including key dates, can be found at the link in our bio! A person smiling outdoors near a street, with a badge around their neck. They wear patterned pants and a dark blue jacket over a white t-shirt. The text on the image reads, "Dalai Lama Fellows," and, "2027 Application Available October 1. by @dlfellows

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The Dalai Lama Fellowship (@dlfellows) is a global leadership program for young changemakers working at the intersection of contemplation, compassion, and social impact led by the Crown Institute and UVA’s Contemplative Sciences Center (@uvacsc) , in partnership with CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business (@leedsbiz).

Last month, Fellows from around the world gathered in Dharamshala, India for a week of learning, reflection, and community at the Contemplative Leadership Assembly, an immersive gathering that serves as the cornerstone of the year-long Fellowship.

“Community” was the word that came up again and again when Fellows were asked to describe the experience.
Many shared that leading social change work can feel both meaningful and deeply isolating.

Fellows are often navigating enormous challenges with limited resources while carrying the pressure of leading teams, organizations, and movements working toward a better world.

The Fellowship offers something increasingly rare: space to refuel alongside people who understand those pressures firsthand.

A place where Fellows can fully show up as themselves, be supported in community, and reconnect with the deeper purpose behind their work.

That spirit lives throughout the Fellowship, but it especially comes alive during the global assembly. taken in Dharamsala by @dlfellows

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A rare and extraordinary moment.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama offered a live teaching to the Dalai Lama Fellows during their time together in Dharamshala — an incredible honor for the Fellows.

What makes the @dlfellows community so special is its commitment to cultivating a different kind of leadership: one rooted in self-awareness, resilience, compassion, and deep care for humanity.

Ten Fellows — all undergraduates at @cuboulder's @crowninstitutecu and @leedsbiz — joined 40 other social changemakers from all over the world and across many disciplines, bringing a remarkable diversity of perspectives into shared dialogue and practice over five days.

And in this special moment: the warmth, humor, wisdom, and humanity exchanged between His Holiness and this next generation of global leaders was unforgettable for all present.

See His Holiness’ teachings at 15:13 in the video link in bio. by @dlfellows

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The 2026 Dalai Lama Fellows application closes in one week! Applications and all materials must be submitted by 22:00 UTC on Wednesday, November 12.

To apply today or learn more, visit the link in our bio! A promotional flyer for the Dalai Lama Fellows 2026 application, which closes on November 12 at 22:00 UTC. In the flyer, a Fellow smiles in the backgrounds while discussing his Compassion in Action project with peers. by @dlfellows

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a year ago

The 2026 Dalai Lama Fellows application is NOW OPEN! If you’re a social changemaker who wants to make a positive impact on your community through leadership practices rooted in awareness, compassion, and integrity, then we want to support you.

The application will close on November 12 at 22:00 UTC. Apply now using the link in our bio! Image of a Dalai Lama Fellow presenting about her Compassion in Action project to another fellow. She is speaking and smiling, while the other fellow faces away from the camera. White text on the image says "Dalai Lama Fellows 2026 Application now open! Apply by November 12" by @dlfellows

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We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Dalai Lama Fellows application opens on October 1!

We are seeking social innovators from around the world who want to bring about positive change in their communities. Our interdisciplinary and deeply contemplative program provides a curriculum, one-on-one coaching, group learning, and additional forms of support to help Fellows develop wise, caring, and sustainable leadership practices.

For more information, visit the link in our bio! A current Dalai Lama Fellow presents about their compassion in action project to other fellows at the annual DLF assembly. White text over the graphic says "Dalai Lama Fellows. 2026 Application coming soon. Available October 1" by @dlfellows

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Last month, changemakers from 16 different countries gathered at the Garrison Institute in New York for the annual Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) Contemplative Leadership Assembly. Hosted by @dlfellows staff and faculty from both University of Virginia’s Contemplative Sciences Center (@uvacsc) and University of Colorado Boulder’s Renée Crown Wellness Institute (@crowninstitutecu), the annual Assembly is part of a one-year fellowship that integrates contemplation and social-emotional skills with leadership and social change projects.

Special thanks to the staff at @garrisoninstitute for graciously hosting!

#dalailamafellows #uva #uvacsc #cuboulder #leadership #changemakers Group of people posing for a photo in front of a historic building with arched doorways. They stand on a stone staircase and smile. The walls around the wooden double door behind them are brick and stone. taken in Garrison Institute by @dlfellows

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ONE DAY LEFT to apply for the 2025 Dalai Lama Fellows cohort! The application will close on December 3 at 5PM EST.

To apply now, visit the link in our bio!

@uvacsc @crowninstitutecu #dalailamafellows #leadership #socialchange #changemakers #contemplation by @dlfellows

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Only ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the 2025 Dalai Lama Fellows cohort! The application will close on December 3 at 5PM EST. We can’t wait to learn about you!

Have any questions before you apply? Feel free to reach out to us using the link in our bio!

@uvacsc @crowninstitutecu #dalailamafellows #leadership #socialchange #changemakers #contemplation by @dlfellows

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Dalai Lama Fellows operate both globally and locally, carrying out important work in their communities while connecting with an international community of other social changemakers. Dalai Lama Fellows also receive mentorship and coaching to support their ongoing development.

To learn more, please visit the link in our bio!

@uvacsc @crowninstitutecu #dalailamafellows #leadership #socialchange #changemakers #contemplation by @dlfellows

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