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Monday, November 26, 2012

H H DALAI LAMA INVITED FOR INAUGURATION OF LORD BUDDHA STATUE IN SIKKIM


A delegation of senior State Government officials led by Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha,  Shri Hishey Lachungpa called on His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his official residence at McLeodganj, Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh last week to invite his Holiness for the inauguration of the Tathagatha Preserve at Rabong in South Sikkim in March next year.

The delegation led by Shri Hishey Lachungpa to invite his Holiness on behalf of the state government and on the behest of Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling  comprised of Ecclesiastical Secretary Shri T. Gelek, Principal Chief Engineer-cum-Secretary, Public Health Engineering Shri T. B. Rajalim and Chief Engineer Buildings and Housing Department Shri C. Zangpo.

During the meeting, His Holiness has consented to visit the Tathagatha Preserve which comprises of the Lord Buddha Statue and Eco Garden, for the inauguration from 24 to 28 March 2013.
The newest pilgrimage and tourist attraction also called the Sakyamuni Project during its project construction phase had been given the new name of Tathagatha Preserve by his Holiness earlier. He has also visited the project site in the past and has also stayed and held teachings there.

The inauguration is slated for 25 March and his Holiness is also expected to hold a teaching at the Congregation Centre at the preserve. He will also visit Pemayangtse monastery during his four day visit to Sikkim.

The delegation of officials led by Shri Lachungpa also called on Chief Minister Shri Pawan Chamling at Mintokgang yesterday and apprised him of the acceptance of the invitation by His Holiness to come for the inauguration. 

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