March 14, 2017

His Eminence Ling Rinpoche joined His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other Buddhist leaders at the 3-day International Buddhist Conference in Ragjir, Bihar, India. The Indian Government Ministry of Culture and the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara organized this conference on “The Relevance of Buddhism in the 21st Century”. Participants came from many countries, including Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia and others. Rinpoche offered prayers at the holy sites of Nalanda and Bodhgaya during this visit to Bihar.

December 31, 2016

His Eminence Ling Rinpoche visited and made offerings to monks and nuns at several monasteries following the successful completion of his Geshe Graduation Ceremony, including Ganden, Sera, Tashi Lhunpo, Gyudmed and Dzongkar Choede monasteries in South India and Gyuto Monastery in Dharamsala. His Eminence had an audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala on 19th December.

November 30, 2016

His Eminence the 7th Kyabjé Yongzin Ling Rinpoche’s two-day Geshe Graduation Ceremony commenced at Drepung Loseling Monastery on 20th November, on the auspicious holy day of Lhabab Duchen, which honors Lord Buddha’s descent from Tushita Heaven. His Eminence sat for the Geshe Dhamcha (public debate) examination in the presence of the entire Drepung Loseling assembly of monks, current and previous Abbots of many monasteries, distinguished scholars and guests. Dignitaries including His Eminence the 103rd Gaden Tri Rinpoche, the Abbot of Drepung Loseling monastery, a representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the CTA Minister of Culture and Religion gave inspiring speeches recognizing Rinpoche’s achievement. Rinpoche made extensive offerings to the monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery. The Geshe Graduation continued on the following day with a Long-Life Ceremony offered to Rinpoche by Drepung Loseling Monastery and the customary offering of khatas to Rinpoche by all guests, concluding with a celebratory luncheon.

A preview of a soon to be released Documentary of H.E. Ling Rinpoche’s Geshe Graduation Ceremony.

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