Dalai Lama Attends Offering of Long-life Prayers and Cultural Performances by Devotees from Korea & Ten Southeast Asian Countries
Dharamshala: The heavy rains that have lashed north India in recent days let up this morning, and the sun shone. More than a thousand people from Korea and ten Southeast Asian countries had gathered in the courtyard of the main Tibetan temple to make prayers and offer cultural performances for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's long life.
The courtyard was festooned with coloured cloth, hung with marigold garlands and decorated with an array of orchids. There was carpet on the floor. When His Holiness reached the gate to his residence, he was greeted by representatives of the organisers of the event. The aisle to his throne in the veranda below the temple was lined by dancers costumed as lions and some of the artists who would dance for him later. As is his wont, His Holiness beamed with joy as he waved to those gathered to left and right. He stopped to salute monks belonging to the Pali tradition who sat at the head of the aisle.
The President of the Tibetan Buddhist Centre (Singapore), Sister Winni, paid her respects to His Holiness, the members of the monastic Sangha and all other guests. She announced that those gathered were offering prayers that His Holiness lives a long life, in good health, and continues to turn the wheel of Dharma. She offered him a medallion representing this Year of Compassion in recognition of the good he has given the world.
Prayers for the His Holiness's long life and world peace were chanted in Pali by approximately 30 Theravada monks led by Phramedivajrodom V. Vajiramedhi, Abbot of Rai Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, Chiang Rai, Thailand, one of the co-organisers of the event. Meanwhile, 14 representatives of the organisers offered a mandala and representations of the body, speech and mind of the Buddha.
A joint statement on behalf of all the participants in the ceremony was read by Most Venerable Thich Nhat Tu, Vice Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; Deputy Chief Officer of Centre Committee, Vietnam. It recognised that His Holiness is the most renowned and respected global Buddhist leader, who embodies the ideals of peace, universal responsibility, and self-discipline, as well as religious and social harmony. It recalled the awards he has received, notably the Nobel Peace Prize, the United States' Congressional Gold Medal, and the Templeton Prize.
The joint statement announced that His Holiness has devoted his entire life to strengthening Buddhist traditions while at the same time fostering interfaith dialogue. His unwavering commitment to nonviolence, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of Tibetan culture has inspired generations.
Dharamshala: The heavy rains that have lashed north India in recent days let up this morning, and the sun shone. More than a thousand people from Korea and ten Southeast Asian countries had gathered in the courtyard of the main Tibetan temple to make prayers and offer cultural performances for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's long life.
The courtyard was festooned with coloured cloth, hung with marigold garlands and decorated with an array of orchids. There was carpet on the floor. When His Holiness reached the gate to his residence, he was greeted by representatives of the organisers of the event. The aisle to his throne in the veranda below the temple was lined by dancers costumed as lions and some of the artists who would dance for him later. As is his wont, His Holiness beamed with joy as he waved to those gathered to left and right. He stopped to salute monks belonging to the Pali tradition who sat at the head of the aisle.
The President of the Tibetan Buddhist Centre (Singapore), Sister Winni, paid her respects to His Holiness, the members of the monastic Sangha and all other guests. She announced that those gathered were offering prayers that His Holiness lives a long life, in good health, and continues to turn the wheel of Dharma. She offered him a medallion representing this Year of Compassion in recognition of the good he has given the world.
Prayers for the His Holiness's long life and world peace were chanted in Pali by approximately 30 Theravada monks led by Phramedivajrodom V. Vajiramedhi, Abbot of Rai Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, Chiang Rai, Thailand, one of the co-organisers of the event. Meanwhile, 14 representatives of the organisers offered a mandala and representations of the body, speech and mind of the Buddha.
A joint statement on behalf of all the participants in the ceremony was read by Most Venerable Thich Nhat Tu, Vice Head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha; Deputy Chief Officer of Centre Committee, Vietnam. It recognised that His Holiness is the most renowned and respected global Buddhist leader, who embodies the ideals of peace, universal responsibility, and self-discipline, as well as religious and social harmony. It recalled the awards he has received, notably the Nobel Peace Prize, the United States' Congressional Gold Medal, and the Templeton Prize.
The joint statement announced that His Holiness has devoted his entire life to strengthening Buddhist traditions while at the same time fostering interfaith dialogue. His unwavering commitment to nonviolence, environmental stewardship, and the preservation of Tibetan culture has inspired generations.
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