The Dalai Lama on Sunday received a stirring welcome in South India as more than 10,000 Tibetans, young and old, lined the streets to greet the Tibetan spiritual leader as he arrived for an extended stay in the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe – his first visit to the South Indian settlement in over seven years.
Dalai Lama-Tibetan spiritual leader :“This (Tashi Lhunpo) Monastery has a strong connection with Gyalwa Gendun Drubpa, the 1st Dalai Lama, who founded it (in Tibet). As his successor, I'm very happy to be here at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in exile.”
The Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, known as the seat of the Panchen Lama, was founded in 1447 in Shigatse,
Dalai Lama:“I always emphasize that monasteries should focus on and understand the criticality of the study of Buddhist philosophy, ritual practices, and prayers. At Tashi Lhunpo Monastery too, while it's not a large monastery, it is similarly greatly important to practice the three trainings and study the three baskets of Buddhist teachings without distraction. ”
Local Tibetan officials told RFA that the primary purpose of his visit is to rest and enjoy the warmer climate of South India in the winter.
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