Gedun Rabsal

Gedun Rabsal is a Senior Lecturer at Indiana University Bloomington, affiliated with the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and the Central Eurasian Studies Department. He specializes in Tibetan language preservation, literature, and cultural studies. His academic journey includes monastic education at Ganden Jangtse College and Rongwo Monastery, where he studied Buddhist texts, Tibetan history, and literature.

• Education:
• 1987-1992: Ganden Jangtse College, Mundgod, India (Sutra/Tantra commentaries, Tibetan History, Literature)
• 1982-1986: Rongwo Monastery, Rebkong, Tibet (similar studies)

Rabsal’s research focuses on the evolution of Tibetan literary fields, particularly the 'five minor fields of knowledge' pioneered by Sa skya Paṇḍita. He teaches Tibetan language courses (Introductory to Advanced levels) and has authored major works on Tibetan literary history. His mission is to ensure the survival and global relevance of Tibetan language and culture through teaching, writing, and editing.

His publications include Rig pa’i khye’u (2017) and Bod kyi rtsom rig byung ba brjod pa rab gsal me long (2003), analyzing historical and literary developments in Tibet. Though no awards are listed, his contributions to Tibetan studies are significant. Current research explores the intellectual foundations of Tibetan literary traditions.