July 22, 2004

On July 22, 2004, H.E. Ling Rinpoche was invited to Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV) school. This TCV school is the one of largest Tibetan primary schools in India.

Rinpoche gave some oral transmissions of the Manjushri mantra and a short commentary on how to develop one’s compassionate mind. Rinpoche also gave a short talk on how to be a good student and human being.

The students were very grateful to have received his blessings. Afterwards, Rinpoche had to rush back to Drepung Monastic University to finish preparing for his annual examination.

H.E. Ling Rinpoche has now safely returned to Drepung Loseling and is studying very hard. His exam starts on August 3rd of this year.

Normally Rinpoche spends most of his time during the year studying and practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The rest of his time he uses for events such as this in an effort to benefit all sentient beings.

July 21, 2004

On July 21, 2004, H.E. Ling Rinpoche arrived in the morning at the community hall where the initiation was to be held. He was warmly received by the entire public and monks while the monks of Kagyu Monastery offered a performance of religious instruments.

Once H.E. Ling Rinpoche was on throne he started by giving an explanation of the initiation. Then he proceeded with giving the Buddha Amitayus Long life Initiation (Tsewang). Rinpoche concluded the initiation by advising the monks and lay people present on how to put into practice the basic teachings of the Buddha.

There were between 5,000 to 6,000 attendees. As the crowd was much greater than the community hall could hold, many had to sit outside. Once the teaching had concluded everyone eagerly gathered to receive personal blessings from H.E. Ling Rinpoche.

After lunch, the central school for Tibetans invited Rinpoche to be the guest of honor at the finals for the cultural and sports competition between all of the Tibetan schools in India. At the award ceremony Ling Rinpoche gave a short speech and presented the trophies to the winners.

July 20, 2004

On July 20, 2024, H. E. Ling Rinpoche arrived to Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the monastery of His Eminence the Penchen Lama. Rinpoche was warmly welcomed and received by Representative Karma Damdul, abbots and head monks of all Monasteries, and other high Tibetan officials. At the welcome, the traditional offering of scarves on behalf of the local monasteries and institutions were presented to His Eminence Ling Rinpoche.