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Inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 December 20, 2023

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama posing for a photograph with participants of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his way to the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya to attend the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Artists from Arunachal Pradesh performing for His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he arrives at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya to attend the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching the welcoming dance by artists from Arunachal Pradesh on his arrival at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya to attend the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum (ISF) 2023 in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving on stage at the inauguration of the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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A video playing to open the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Ms. Wee Nee Ng, Secretary of ISF and President of the Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Singapore delivering her welcoming address at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Mr. Abhijit Halder, Director General, International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Delhi, welcoming the participants to the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Members of the Sangha from different countries listening to the welcome addresses at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Tibetan monastics listening to the opening speeches at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the audience at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Phra Dhambodhivong, Chief Abbot of the Royal Thai Monastery, Bodhgaya, representing Thai Sangaraja and the Royal Family of Thailanad, greeting the participants of the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the inauguration of the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Sangha members in the audience listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Nuns from different Buddhist traditions listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing the participants at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Shadjin Lama, Geshe Losbsang Chodak, Head Lama of Buddhists of Kalmyk, Russia, greeting the participants of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu addressing the audience at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivering his closing remarks at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Thank you note delivered by Ven. Khensur Jangchup Choeden, Secretary General, International Buddhist Confederation, (IBC) at the inauguration of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting Sangha members as he departs at the conclusion of the inaugural session of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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A Sangha member taking a selfie with His Holiness the Dalai Lama as departs at the conclusion of the inaugural session of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting a member of the organizing committee as he departs at the conclusion of the inaugural session of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama departing for his residence at the Tibetan Monastery at the conclusion of the inaugural session of the International Sangha Forum 2023 at the International Convention Centre Bodhgaya in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu paying his respects to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during their meeting at the Tibetan Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessing the mother of Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Shri Pema Khandu during their meeting at the Tibetan Monastery in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India on December 20, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor

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