Bylakuppe: His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement this afternoon.
His Holiness expressed his happiness to be at “one of the great monastic institute of Sera Monastery.”
He briefly explained about the change in his schedule due to cold and tiredness.
His Holiness further spoke briefly about his program in Bylakuppe in the coming two days. On 20 December, His Holiness will confer Hayagriva Initiation (Tamding Yangsang Kawang) and inaugurate Sera Mey courtyard and teaching on Je Tsonkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination (Tendrel Toepa) on 21 December 2017.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sera Mey Monastery, 19 December 2017. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
Speaking to the members of the monastery, His Holiness emphasised the growing interest of Indians in the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, especially the Nalanda tradition.
His Holiness praised the progress in student exchange program from the monastery with Tumkur University and encouraged further development.
“Tibetan Buddhism must go parallel with science. I urge everyone to study rigorously on those rich Nalanda traditions,” he said.
His Holiness also enquired about Tibetan population in Bylakuppe and Kollegal settlements.
Gaden Tripa, Khenpos, Gelek Jugney, Tibetan Settlement officer and dignitaries were present at arrival ceremony.
His Holiness left on 18 December morning by road from Mundgod to Shivmoga. After a night halt at Shivmoga, His Holiness left for Bylakuppe.
-Filed by Correspondent Tenzin Phende-
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presides over a brief welcome ceremony at Sera Mey. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Sera Mey Monastery, 19 December 2017. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives in Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement to a warm welcome, 19 December 2017. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR