CONTEMPORARY VISIONS IN TIBETAN STUDIES Proceedings of the First International Seminar of Young Tibetologists Edited by Brandon Dotson, Tim Myatt, Kalsang Norbu Gurung, Georgios HalkiasFrom the early 1980s onward, the field of Tibetan studies has been transformed by the opening of Tibet to foreign researchers. This has ushered in a new era of engagement with Tibet characterized by partnership between Tibetan scholars and their international colleagues, and by an increasing focus on the study of modern Tibet. Concomitant with this trend, the study of traditional Tibetan society and the imperative for cultural preservation has gained