Matthieu Ricard, a monk of the Nyingma order, based at the Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery in Nepal, is well known as an author, photographer, and lecturer. He has been labeled as the "Happiest Man in the World." (October 13, 2009)

In a conversation moderated by political scientist James Taylor, democratic strategist and political commentator Donna Brazile discusses the first months of the Obama administration and the implications of his presidency for Africa. (April 6, 2009)

Princeton University History Professor Anthony Grafton discusses the role of Jewish and Greek texts and individuals in shaping Renaissance thinkers' version of the ancient world. (April 2, 2009)

Amina Mama addresses the central role of militarism in the history of nation-statehood in specified African context, developing a feminist analysis of colonial rule, military rule, and democratic transitions. (January 27, 2009)

As we’ve evolved, the human stress response has saved our lives. Today, we turn on the same life-saving physical reaction to cope with intense, ongoing stressors - and we can’t seem to turn it off. (September 19, 2008)

Third of three sessions in which Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen speaks, followed by a brief commentary by a Stanford faculty member and questions from the audience. (April 10, 2008)

Second of three sessions in which Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen speaks, followed by a brief commentary by a Stanford faculty member and questions from the audience. (April 9, 2008)

First of three sessions in which Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen speaks, followed by a brief commentary by a Stanford faculty member and questions from the audience. (April 8, 2008)

The fiction of a “private” religious sphere separable from a “public” political sphere becomes particularly problematic in the context of demographic competition between different religious and ethnic groups involved in national struggles. (March 11, 2008)

Stanford Political Science Professor Jeremy Weinstein describes a series of behavioral economics experiments he conducted in Uganda and what the resulting data suggests about the relationship between ethnicity and public goods provisions. (January 22, 2008)

UC San Diego Psychology Professor Mark Appelbaum discusses the challenges presented when large samples cannot be obtained. Decisions during data collection become increasingly important. (January 29, 2008)

Arma Virumque is Professor Dan Edelstein (guitar/vocals), Professor Robert Harrison (guitar), Professor Thomas Harrison (bass), and Alex Harrison (vocals on "Another Brick"). (March 10, 2008)

Buddhism in the Modern World is a joint program of the Buddhist Community at Stanford, the Office for Religious Life and the Stanford Center for Buddhist Studies. (January 31, 2008)

The second annual Howard M. Garfield Forum for Undergraduates presents Ethical Responses to Genocide which addresses such questions as "how should we respond to the worst crime known to human beings? (February 27, 2007)

The UN estimates that nearly 250,000 children are participating in war, serving as soldiers, spies and sex slaves. Human Rights Watch expert Jo Becker and Invisible Children filmmakers Laren Poole and Jason Russell speak of their experiences. (3-20-07)

An annual program to honor recently published authors from the Stanford community. From various disciplines, authors present their stories and speak of the creation of their books. (April 21, 2007)

Peter Calthorpe is an award winning urban planner and architect who has been selected by the State of Louisiana to lead their long-term growth and redevelopment planning following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

A special event with former CIA operatives in Tibet during the 1950s.