January 26, 2022

On 26th January, H.E. Ling Rinpoche embarked on a visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of the venerable Sri Lankan sangha. Upon arrival at Sri Lanka’s Colombo International Airport VIP Lounge, Rinpoche was warmly welcomed by the most Venerable Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero, Mahanayake of Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabha of Amarapura Maha Nikaya (Deputy President of Sri Amarapura Maha Sangha Council), Ven Kosgoda Gnaninda Nayake Thero and Dr Daminda Porage Deputy Secretary General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).

January 2, 2022

Wishing all a very blessed Lunar New Year! May the new year be smooth and may all your wishes be fulfilled!
– H.E. Ling Rinpoche

January 1, 2022

His Eminence Ling Rinpoche is deeply saddened at the passing of Venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh – one of the greatest Buddhist masters of our time. Thích Nhất Hạnh was one of the brightest lights illuminating our world, and his passing is a great loss to the whole world, in particular for the global Buddhist community. Rinpoche encourages everyone to rejoice and to be inspired by Thích Nhất Hạnh’s exemplary life of tireless service to the Buddhadharma and to promoting non-violence, peace and harmony in Vietnam and throughout the entire world. Rinpoche sends his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all who are mourning at this time. Rinpoche joins all of you in praying that Thích Nhất Hạnh’s vast Dharma activities and blessings will continue to benefit all sentient beings throughout limitless time and space!