Kollegal: As part of the ongoing Gratitude Year programme, the Dhondenling Tibetan community have donated 38 lakh rupees as a contribution toward offering of 113 statues of Buddha to mark their profound gratitude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay was the guest of honour at the Gratitude Year celebrations at the settlement.
The remaining amount of 1,13,000 rupees will be handed over to the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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