Dharamshala: On November 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM, a delegation of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile consisting of Geshe Lharampa Atuk Tseten and Tenzin Jigdal departed from Mon Tawang. They visited the newly constructed 108 stupas at Mandala point and then proceeded to Thubten Do-Ngag Osel Dargye Ling Monastery, founded by Kyabje Drubwang Penor Rinpoche. At the monastery, they were welcomed by the Chakzoe and two teachers who gave them a detailed tour and explanation of the monastery.
This Guru temple was constructed to ward off obstacles, additionally providing significant benefits, including teaching Tibetan religion and culture to local children. The Tibetan Parliament members were the first official visitors of the Parliament to conduct an inspection of this site.
In the afternoon, the two Parliament members visited Mon Dora Chenrezig Monastery. They were welcomed by the monastery’s Chakzoe and teachers, who served them tea and refreshments and provided a detailed introduction to the monastery.
Mon Dora Chenrezig Monastery was established after former Gaden Jangtse abbot Jetsun Lobsang Tsephel Rinpoche visited the area in 2018 for the inauguration of Dirang Monastery. Observing that the area was populated entirely by Buddhist and noticing that many children in this remote valley faced difficulties accessing good education, he decided to establish this monastery in line with His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s guidance. The monastery was inaugurated on October 27, 2022.
Since then, over a hundred children annually receive education, with the former abbot personally funding all expenses including teachers’ salaries, textbooks, and meals. Students take annual examinations, with top performers receiving prizes of Rs. 3,000 each, while all students receive Rs. 700 and textbooks. Additionally, Geshe scholars provide Buddhist teachings to local people during special occasions of the lunar month.
The Parliament members expressed their appreciation for the former abbot’s significant contribution to spreading Tibetan religion, language, and culture in the area, following His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s vision. They advised monastery officials to collaborate with the Tibetan settlement officer.
On November 15, the two Parliament members departed for Shillong via Guwahati to continue their official tour.
