Tenzingang, Arunachal Pradesh: The 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa Rinpoche made a visit to Gyuto Monastery in Tenzingang Tibetan Settlement, Arunachal Pradesh, from 30 September to 2 October 2024. This visit was graciously facilitated by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, who invited Rinpoche to the Mon Tawang area.

The Gyuto Monastery and the Tenzingang Tibetan Settlement Office jointly extended an invitation to Tai Situ Rinpoche, who kindly accepted the request. On the evening of 30 September, the residents of Tenzingang, along with devotees from nearby villages—Domkho, Kamalangchen, Kalaktang, and Shergaon—extended a warm and grand welcome reception for Rinpoche.

On 1 October, Rinpoche delivered a dharma talk focusing on “Refugee Practice & Mind Generation,” as requested by the Tibetan Settlement Office. Rinpoche also conducted a long-life enthronement initiation for the attendees, including devotees, the public, and students at Tenzingang Gyuto Monastery, honouring the revered mother queen of the Siddha, Machi Drupi Gyalmo (Tsewang).

During the teaching, the Tibetan Settlement Officer delivered a welcome speech and presented brief introduction of the Tenzingang Tibetan Settlement, followed by a presentation of colourful cultural programme from the student of local Sambhota Tibetan School and settlers.  

On 2 October, Tai Situ Rinpoche visited the Tibetan Settlement Office, Sambhota Tibetan School in Tenzingang, and K.S Memorial Clinic before departing for Guwahati, Assam.

The government of Arunachal Pradesh has declared Tai Situ Rinpoche as State guest during his visit to Arunachal Pradesh and received all the protocol and accommodations from the State government. 

-Report filed by Tibetan Settlement Office, Tenzingang