Thousands throng Tsuglagkhang to listen His Holiness’s teaching
Friday, 22 February 2008, 6:44 p.m.
 His Holiness the Dalai Lama confers teachings from the Jataka Tales at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala, on 21 February 2008 (Photo:Sangjey Kep ) |
Dharamshala: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Tsuglakhang (Main Temple) to listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings, which began yesterday, on the 15th or last day of the Losar (Tibetan New Year).
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is giving annual spring teachings on Lord Buddha�’s 34 Jataka Tales (kay-rab so-shi) and Dhammapada (tsom).
The Tsuglakhang courtyard was packed with devotees comprising of both Tibetans and non-Tibetans. There are many Tibetans from Tibet among the crowd.
 A view of packed temple courtyard with thousands of Buddhists devotees |
His Holiness spoke on the importance of training our mind and developing positive mental attitude such as compassion.
The teaching will last till 2 March.
