Dharamshala: A series of commentary handbooks on Kalachakra authored by Tibetan researcher Sherab Dhargye as part of commemorating the gratitude year was inaugurated this morning at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA).

The newly launched books were released by Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Kirti Rinpoche, Jado Tulku Rinpoche and Secretary Lobsang Jinpa of Tsuglagkhang’s office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Following the introduction on the background of the nine-volume series of books by author Sherab Dhargye, Jado Tulku Rinpoche explained the origination of Kalachakra initiation and its significance not only from the aspect of Buddhism but as a crucial entity of Tibet’s unique culture and religion. Rinpoche appreciated the author adding the books offer a substantial addition in representing Tibet’s ancient system of knowledge.

Kyabje Kirti Rinpoche extended gratitude to everyone involved in materialising the books while Secretary Lobsang Jinpa commended the books for remarkably accounting the details of event involving His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s assumption of religious and political responsibility at the tender age of 16, his arrival in exile, his contributions and legacies in exile etc.

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel in his address explained the significance of the impeccably preserved and protected lineage of the Kalachakra with its direct transmission from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

“Even with all the responsibilities shouldered at the tender age of 16, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s contribution to reviving different sects of Tibetan Buddhism by protecting and preserving their lineages and in the democratization process of the Tibetan polity is paramount. The Middle Way Policy proposed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and adopted by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has paved way for starting a dialogue with the Chinese counterpart on Tibet’s issue. Likewise, over the past decades, His Holiness has met with many presidents of the world and spoke in numerous parliaments across the world advocating the just cause of Tibet” added Speaker. 

He further added, “His Holiness the Dalai Lama, believed as the Buddha of the 21^st century by many people, is always practical and logical in addressing any issue. He categorizes Buddhism into Buddhism of religion, Buddhism of philosophy, and Buddhism of Science which goes on par with modern science and its principles.  His Holiness the great Dalai Lama’s wisdom, accomplishments, and contributions are the foundation for many of today’s well preserved Tibetan Buddhist transmissions and our fully democratized institute for which we will always have deep gratitude”.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering emphasised the need for collective effort and perseverance in  fulfilling the noble wishes of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He advised sincere practice of the teachings advocated by His Holiness and urged the Tibetans to move forward with the interest of Tibetan cause in hearts.