Dharamshala: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama returned safely to Dharamshala this morning to an enthusiastic reception from local Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers, after a nearly six-week stay in Bylakuppe, followed by a couple of days in Hunsur.
At Kangra Airport, His Holiness was warmly welcomed by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra (Kalon of the Department of Education), Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Officer Kunchok Migmar, and other representatives from various Tibetan NGOs based in Dharamshala.
Additionally, a large crowd of Tibetans gathered along the motorcade route at designated viewing points, dressed in traditional robes and holding ceremonial scarves and incense, eager to see His Holiness and catch a glimpse of Him as His vehicle passed by.
Upon entering the gateway to His official residence inside Tsuglagkhang, another group of Tibetan leadership, including Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Kalon Norzin Dolma, Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi, Public Service Commissioner Karma Yeshi, members of Tibetan Parliament in Exile, and Secretaries of the Central Tibetan Administration, were lined up to receive His Holiness.
During His stay in Bylakuppe, His Holiness took part in series of long-life prayers offered by Sera monasteries, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, and Gyudmed Tantric Monastery. His Holiness also participated in a prayer ceremony for the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Tibet and attended a winter debate session at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery on different occasions. On 13 February, His Holiness conferred a long-life empowerment based on White Tara, the Wish-fulfilling Wheel, titled ‘A Stream of Nectar of Immortality’ in the debate yard of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, for devotees and followers from the region and those who had travelled from around the world.
