Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning saw the opening of a virtual international conference on the Tisikkha or Trishiksha, the three trainings in the Pali and Sanskrit traditions of Buddhism. His Holiness the Dalai Lama was invited to give the inaugural address from his residence in Dharamsala. Ms Ng Wee Nee opened proceedings, welcoming guests and participants.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning, as His Holiness the Dalai Lama appeared before the webcast cameras at his residence, the Drepung Chantmaster could be heard reciting introductory prayers in his booming voice. He followed this with a steady recitation of the ‘Heart Sutra’. The Sera Chantmaster then led the chanting of the Lam Rim Lineage Prayer.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - At the start of this morning’s virtual conversation, His Holiness the Dalai Lama surveyed the faces on the screens in front of him, waved and greeted them saying, “Good morning and namaste”. Prakash Singh, Chairman of the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) welcomed His Holiness on behalf of members of the IPF and the Indian Police Force in general.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand to tell him that how sad he is about the loss of life, and also how concerned he is about those who are still missing, as a result of the recent glacial burst in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
