H.E. Kyabjé Ling Rinpoche graced the Opening Ceremony of the Global Peace Prayer held in Bhutan. The auspicious occasion was attended by His Majesty the Fifth King and His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, members of the Royal Family, senior government officials, as well as many distinguished international guests and religious leaders from around the world.
The event was organized to promote global harmony, compassion, and interfaith unity.
The presence and blessings of His Holiness the Je Khenpo, the Head of the Religious Body of Bhutan, along with H.E. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and other eminent spiritual figures, added profound spiritual significance and inspiration to the ceremony.
H.E. Kyabjé Ling Rinpoche arrived in Bhutan and received a grand and warm welcome at Paro International Airport from Ms. Ugen Chozom, Chief Protocol Officer of the Royal Government of Bhutan, along with senior government officials, Kalu Rinpoche, and Thupten Rinpoche.
A grand reception was also offered by members of the Tibetan community and local residents of Paro.
Upon arrival in Thimphu, Rinpoche was warmly welcomed at the hotel by the Abbot of Gaden Jangtse Monastery, many dignitaries, and members of the general public.
Rinpoche is visiting Bhutan as a guest of the Royal Government of Bhutan to participate in the Global Peace Prayer and the 70th Birthday Celebrations of His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan.
H.E. Kyabjé Ling Rinpoche was honored with the rare and distinguished honorary title of Lokārthācārya Dharma Vibhūṣaṇa, meaning ‘Adornment of the Dharma, Teacher of Global Welfare’ by The Sri Sambuddha Sasanodaya Sangha Sabhawa, a chapter of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya—one of Sri Lanka’s principal Buddhist monastic orders.
This prestigious honor is bestowed in recognition of Rinpoche’s exceptional contributions to the welfare of humanity and the promotion of the Buddha’s teachings.
The title has been awarded only twice before—to the most senior monks of Thailand and Myanmar—and now, for the first time, to a Mahayana and Tibetan Buddhist leader, acknowledging Rinpoche’s far-reaching and compassionate efforts in spreading the Buddha Dharma throughout the world.
