Tawang: A preliminary meeting was convened at the DC’s office here on Monday to discuss the proposed visit of the 14th Dalai Lama to the region.
The Tibetan spiritual leader is expected to visit the northeastern state in October-November this year.
Addressing the meeting, Tawang deputy commissioner Kanki Darang emphasized the significance of the Dalai Lama’s visit to Tawang for the entire community. However, he clarified that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss groundwork preparations and sought cooperation from all attendees to ensure a successful visit.
Local MLA Tsering Tashi provided an update on the Dalai Lama’s consent to visit Tawang, highlighting the crucial role that weather conditions in Tawang would play in the visit’s success. “Today’s preliminary meeting aimed to finalize a tentative program, which will be forwarded to the government for consideration and pursued with the office of the Dalai Lama,” he stated.
During the open discussion, the members present, including lama Ngawang Norbu, Lama Jampa Tsundu from Tawang Monastery, Lobsang Phuntso, founder director of Jhamtse Gatsal Lungla, and others, shared their suggestions for the formation of a state-level reception committee for the proposed visit.
As a result of the meeting, a committee was formed to inspect the places the Dalai Lama is expected to visit during his proposed trip. The committee members were assigned the task of submitting reports and proposals, if any, for the renovation of these locations at the earliest convenience. Additionally, a committee headed by senior monk Ngawang was established to organize long-life offerings and prayers (Tenshug) for the Dalai Lama.
The local authorities and stakeholders expressed their dedication to ensuring that all necessary arrangements are in place for the esteemed spiritual leader’s visit.
The meeting was also attended by ZPC Leki Gombu, Sera Jey Jamyang Choikorling monastery abbot Dolhe Rinpoche, PRI leaders, government officers and representatives from various monasteries and nunneries.
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