Dharamshala: Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, extends Losar greetings to Tibetans inside and outside of Tibet on the occasion of traditional Tibetan New year, Losar 2152, the year of the Wood Snake.
Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel’s message for Losar:
On this auspicious occasion of the Tibetan New Year 2152, the Wood Snake Year, on behalf of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and personally, I extend Losar greetings to all Tibetans inside and outside Tibet, and to all friends of Tibet.
Many positive developments occurred in the past year. It is important that we seize opportunities to accomplish many more good deeds in this new year to make it meaningful. It has been 66 years since we became refugees. For Tibetans inside Tibet, they continue to work in unity with dedication, courage, and determination to preserve and promote the Tibetan language, culture, and religion.
As Tibetans in exile – with the generous support and assistance from the government and people of India, as well as the governments and people of the United States, Europe, and other host countries where Tibetans reside – it is crucial that we must also continue and intensify our efforts in preservation of our language, culture, and our struggle for the just cause of Tibet through dedicated determination and collective efforts.
As His Holiness the Dalai Lama turns 90 according to the Gregorian calendar this year, the Central Tibetan Administration and many organisations are preparing to celebrate and commemorate His Holiness’ benevolent kindness. Most importantly, it is crucial that all Tibetans unite in harmony to fulfil His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s noble visions, and that everyone engages in virtuous actions while abstaining from ill deeds, perform liberation of captive animals, and performs as many other meritorious activities as possible for His Holiness’ long life. Such noble actions will greatly benefit both the Tibetan community and individuals, according to our belief. Once again, I wish everyone a Happy New Year.
Finally, I pray for the longevity and fulfilment of noble endeavours of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and all the reverent high lamas and upholders of Buddha’s teachings. I also offer my prayers for the success of our pursuit for justice and reunion of Tibetans through quick resolutions of Tibet-China conflict. Thank you. Tashi Delek.
