Kalon Tripa Visits Educational and Religious Centres in Saharanpur[Wednesday, 21 September 2010, 2:45 p.m.]

Kalon Tripa addresses students and faculty members at Gyan Kailash School in Saharanpur

Dharamshala: Kalon Tripa Prof Samdhong Rinpoche yesterday visited Dharma Society of India in Saharanpur where he unveiled a statue of Lord Buddha during a ceremony.Senior Indian government officials including a minister of state and other officials attended the function. In his address to a gathering of about 1,500 people, Kalon Tripa stressed the importance of understanding the teachings of Buddha through study, contemplation and practice. Kalon Tripa later visited Gyan Kailash School and spoke to students on education and introduction to Buddhism.

Kalon Tripa interacts with members of the Tibetan community at Dickyiling

He left Saharanpur for Dickyiling Tibetan Settlement in Uttarakhand. Speaking to Tibetan settlers, Kalon Tripa said Tibetan monasteries and sweater sellers have been self-reliant in terms of their livelihood. He emphasised that among the general public those who are dependent on stipends from the administration must stand on their own feet.Kalon Tripa will visit Tibetan community in Mussoorie.