News
May 2022
May 16, 2022
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At the request of the International Buddhist Federation, H.E. Ling Rinpoche shared a warm message at the IBC’s Vaishaka Buddha Purnima celebration of Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana. Rinpoche thanked the IBC for organizing the event and expressed how the pandemic and wars have brought much suffering and sadness recently yet we must work together to bring about each other’s happiness through Lord Buddha’s methods of diminishing our self-cherishing and self-grasping.
With effort and perseverance, we can change ourselves and the environment around us – thus bringing about peace and harmony in the world.
May 16, 2022
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The holy day celebrating Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana is a precious opportunity for followers of the Buddhist teachings to engage in virtue, abandon negativity and strive in taming the mind, with a vast altruistic motivation, through recalling Lord Buddha’s life & his exalted activities.
H.E. Ling Rinpoche prays for all virtuous activities on this holy day to bear fruit. May all beings be free from suffering & attain the perfect peace & happiness.
April 2022
April 30, 2022
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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.
April 6, 2022
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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.
March 2022
March 3, 2022
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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.
February 2022
February 4, 2022
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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.
February 3, 2022
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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.
February 3, 2022
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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.
February 3, 2022
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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.
February 3, 2022
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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.
