Bylakuppe: Parliamentarian Ngawang Tharpa Gewatsang on behalf of the Standing committee of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile attended the abbot enthronement ceremony of Zeekgyab Rinpoche on 11 February at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, South India.

The grand enthronement ceremony of 5th Zeekgyab Tulku of Tehor, Tenzin Thupten Rabgyal as the Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery commenced with a ceremony at his chamber. The heads of Monastery and patrons received Zeekgyab Rinpoche at the debating courtyard for Tsishag ceremony.

Parliamentarian Ngawang Tharpa Gewatsang on behalf of the standing committee of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile made ritual offerings to the 5th Zeekgyab Tulku.

Dignitaries present include Justice Commissioner Karma Damdul, Dekyi Larso Settlement Officer Tsering Choenzom, Welfare officer, Gelek Jungney, representatives from other Monasteries, representatives from government and non-government organizations, other dignitaries.

-Filed by Tibetan Parliamentary Secretariat