Taiwan: The Office of Tibet, Taiwan commemorated the 86th birth anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama with a launch of a book edited by Geshe Jamphel Choezin comprising the compiled teachings of His Holiness on the Fundamental Wisdom Treatise of the Middle Way” (Uma Tsawa Sherab) in Chinese.
Due to the prevailing covid restrictions on gathering in Taiwan, the ceremony was attended by only a select group of staff including Representative Bawa Kelsang Gyaltsen and Geshe Jamphel Choezin.
The book published by Gangjong Publication of the office is the 19th edition of His Holiness’ teachings on Uma Tsawa Sherab bestowed in 1997 in Dharmashala . Office of Tibet Taiwan printed around 10,000 copies of the book which was unveiled by Representative Gyaltsen and Geshe Jamphel Choezin.
In his address, Representative said that the Tibetans in Taiwan had, in accordance with the advice of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to recite Cheresig mantra on his birthday were able to recite the mantra in record numbers and the successful launch of the book, he claimed were the perfect contributions of Tibetans and Taiwanese followers on the auspicious occasion.
Many prominent leaders and influential figures in Taiwan have send their greetings to His Holiness including Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan, parliamentarians of Taipei city government and keelung city, heads of political parties in Taiwan, and various Buddhist organisations based in Taiwan etc.
-Filed by OOT, Taiwan