DIRANG, Apr 6: His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama inaugurated the Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery, located at Dirang, 45 km from Bomdila on Thursday. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh PB Acharya and State’s First Lady Kavita Acharya along with State Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the inaugural function.

Showering his blessings, His Holiness advised that people and Lamas for proper and maximum utilization of the Monastery. ‘It should be a centre for learning for all,’ he said advising to conduct debate on every aspect for healthy growth and advancement.

His Holiness felicitated the people of Dirang and nearby villages for the monastery, which is one of its kind. Along with Lamas, the common people are also taught Buddhist culture, traditions and values.

Welcoming the Dalai Lama to the State, the Governor said that the spirituality and compassion that His Holiness disseminate will translate into positive energy and take the State towards path of eternal peace and development.

‘You are the living God and Saint. Your presence has strengthened and inspired all,’ the Governor said expressing his thoughts.

The Governor urged His Holiness to guide the achievers, young people and believers for an equitable advancement of every section of society.

Speaker of State Legislative Assembly, Er. TN Thongdok and local MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) Phurpa Tsering also spoke on the occasion.

Advisor to Chief Minister Japu Deru, Chief Secretary Shakuntala Doley Gamlin, former minister Tsering Gyurmey and RK Khrimey were present on the occasion. A presentation of dialectic debate by few laities was presented on the occasion.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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