His Holiness the Dalai Lama Consecrates New Sakya Monastery In KazaFriday, 10 July, 2009, 3:26 p.m.
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| His Holiness the Dalai Lama performs the blessing ceremony at the monastery’s entrance, photo: Wasfia Nazreen, July 9, 2009 |
Dharamshala:
His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessed and inaugurated the new Sakya
Tenggyu monastery located at Kaza in Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh,
on Thursday, 9 July, Phayul reported.During the
ceremony, Mendel Tensum (auspicious offerings) and long life prayers
(Tenshug) were offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dignitaries,
including Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal
and Local MLA Dr. Ramlal Markanda were present at the consecration
ceremony. Local residents of Spiti valley entertained the guests with
performance of cultural dances. H.E. Khangsar Shabdrung
Rinpoche, in his opening speech said: “I take great honor to pay my
solemn reverence to the holy lotus feet of the spiritual guidance of
fellow sentient beings; the light of the world; the ocean of wisdom;
Messiah of the people who are denied of their fundamental rights;
Kalayanmitra of fortunate ones who is seeking the path of ultimate
happiness; Buddha of present era; Noble laureate; His Holiness, the
Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.” His Holiness will give a Buddhist teaching today, followed by Avalokiteshvera Initiation on 11 July at the Sakya Monastery.Coinciding
with His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit to Kaza, the Tibet Museum
organised a photo exhibition to commemorate “50 Years in Exile” in
coordination with Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association. In
addition to express gratitude to the government and people of India,
the three-day exhibition aims to enhance the cultural relationship
between two Buddhist communities and promote awareness about Tibet.The
exhibition will move to Nakoh (14 July) and Poh (15 July) in Kinnaur;
Rekong Poe (17 – 18 July); Sangla (19 July) and Shimla (21 July)Earlier
from 2 – 7 July, the Tibet Museum organised series of photo exhibitions
at Nubra valley, Sakthi valley, Chemdre, Leh, Ladakh and Zangskar at
the request of the Ladakh-based Himalayan Action for Peace in Tibet.
