Dalai Lama inaugurates Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery in Arunachal

Arunachal Pradesh governor P.B. Acharya and State’s First Lady Kavita Acharya along with State Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the inaugural function.

Showering his blessings, the Dalai Lama advised that people and Lamas for proper and maximum utilization of the Monastery.

“It should be a centre for learning for all. He advised to conduct debate on every aspect for healthy growth and advancement. There must be lots of activities,” he said.

The Tibetan spiritual leader was felicitated the people of Dirang and nearby villages for the monastery, which is one of its kind.

Along with Lamas, the common people are also taught Buddhist culture, traditions and values.

Welcoming him to the State, the governor said that the spiritual spirit and compassion that the Dalai Lama disseminate will translate into positive energy and take the State towards path of eternal peace and development.

“You are the living God and Saint. Your presence has strengthened and inspired all, the Governor said, while expressing his thoughts,” the governor said.

The governor urged the Dalai Lama to guide the achievers, young people and believers for an equitable advancement of every section of the society.

The Speaker of State Legislative Assembly, Er. T.N. Thongdok and local MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) Phurpa Tsering also spoke on the occasion.

Advisor to Chief Minister Japu Deru, Chief Secretary Shakuntala Doley Gamlin, former minister Tsering Gyumey and R.K. Khrimey were present on the occasion.

A presentation of dialectic debate by some laities, was presented on the occasion.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)