February 3, 2022

On 3rd February, H.E. Ling Rinpoche visited the ancient Kande Vihara in Aluthgama, accompanied by Ven Walathara Subhuthi Nayake Thero and Ven Wimala Thero. This temple was built more than 200 years ago during the time of the Kotte Kingdom and is famous for its historic Vishnu Chamber. The Deity Vishnu (who is also called Upulwan) is prominent in Sri Lanka and is considered the chief custodian Buddhist deity who protects the Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka. It is said that Shakyamuni Buddha had instructed him to do so. The local village people there kindly offered lunch (Dana) to Rinpoche and the monks from neighboring temples.

January 31, 2022

On 31st January, H.E. Ling Rinpoche visited the Asgiriya Maha Pirivena monastery in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Rinpoche participated in the Pali chanting for H.H. Dalai Lama’s long life and for the welfare of the Sri Lankan people. Rinpoche also gave a talk to the monks.

January 30, 2022

H.E. Ling Rinpoche met with the most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayaka Thero, Head of the Asgiriya of Siam Order, in Kandy, Sri Lanka.. On the same day, Rinpoche met with the most Venerable Dimbulkumbure Sri Saranankara Wimaladamma Anunayaka Thero, from the Malwatta of Siam Order, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Rinpoche enjoyed an enthusiastic discussion with both venerable leaders.