On 30th April, H.E. Ling Rinpoche presided over the graduation ceremony of the College of Higher Tibetan Studies (Sarah College) and the Institute for Buddhist Dialectics. Rinpoche gave a talk and presented the degree certificates and badges to the students of 2019 and 2022.

On 6th April, H.E. Ling Rinpoche was invited to and attended the inaugural function of the 25th Shoton (Yogurt) Festival at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamsala.

H.E. Ling Rinpoche shares the warm wishes of Losar Tashi Delek! May the Tibetan New Year 2149 be abundant with good health, joy and peace for you and all throughout the world.

A Message from H.E. Ling Rinpoche on War in Ukraine

Rinpoche is deeply saddened by the shocking and tragic situation unfolding in Ukraine.

Rinpoche feels strongly that all of us human beings living in this world should live in harmony, as one family. Of course it is inevitable that at times we will have different ideas and competing priorities, however the best way to resolve disagreements is through peaceful dialogue, not by violence. Violence only makes matters worse and has far reaching consequences. It hurts and harms the sentiments of the people for many, many generations, leading to deep resentment and trauma.

As of now, our human family, our brothers, sisters, parents, children and friends in Ukraine are facing extremely difficult circumstances. Rinpoche offers his heartfelt sympathy to the people of Ukraine and prays that peace will be restored in Europe and in the world.

Please join Rinpoche in praying strongly for an immediate and complete end to this conflict.

On 3rd of February, H.E. Ling Rinpoche visited and was given a warm welcome to Kalutara Temple, Waskaduwa, by the most Venerable Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero and members of Kalutara Temple Trust.

In Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple, Waskaduwa, these precious relics of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha brought from Kapilavastu, India were opened specially for viewing on this occasion for Rinpoche's visit. Rinpoche was happy to engage in a Q&A with the many media representatives who attended.

On the same day, H.E. Ling Rinpoche was given a grand welcome to Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple, Waskaduwa (where many relics of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha were brought from Kapilavastu, India) 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), many other monks and the general public.

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.

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.

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.