Govt provides Z-category security to Dalai Lama
The charge of security for the spiritual leader has been assigned to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which has a special wing for VIP security.
The charge of security for the spiritual leader has been assigned to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which has a special wing for VIP security.
He was identified and recognized as the 14th Tongkhor Rinpoche by His Holiness The Dalai Lama when he was just two-and-a-half years old. Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche was enthroned at Sera Mey Monastic University in Mysore.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama returned to Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday after a successful knee replacement surgery in New York.
With the Dalai Lama having celebrated his 89th birthday, the global Tibetan community is on the cusp of a significant transition.
Some say it is an anachronism. To some others it is a mere fancy project. A considerable few are not sure about the future of this renovated legacy and they fume at the brouhaha over it. But not many, in their senses, can dispute the glamour and pride associated with the brand name ‘Nalanda’ that is synonymous with the grand glory of ancient Indian civilisation.
The Tibetan leader’s comment is considered significant as it has come in Ladakh ahead of the 16th round of Corps Commander level meeting between India and China.
Replying to questions about China objecting to his visit to Ladakh, the Dalai Lama said that reaction is usual.
Dalai Lama declared that having given the preliminary empowerment yesterday, he felt fortunate to be giving the actual empowerment today.
The offering ceremony was led by the hierarchs of both palaces-- the Dolma Phodrang and Phuntsok Phodrang-- headed by Sakya Dagtri Rinpoche.
He asked the Tibetans present on the occasion to make the prayer for long life so that he could strive to fulfill their wishes and aspirations.
