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Kathmandu, Nepal -- A monthly study
session on Tibetan Buddhism and culture has been initiated in Kathmandu by
Yarlung United organization. The first such session was started here this
morning at Chonjor Tibetan Community Hall in Boudha, where a large section of
Tibetans reside with the Boudha Stupa standing as a popular landmark of the
place.
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Ven Abbot Lhundrub of Kopan Monastery during the discourse/Photo by Tenzin
Choephel
The Buddhist study is aimed to teach Tibetans, particularly younger
generation about basics of Tibetan Buddhism and to provide proper insights into
various aspects of Tibetan cultural and traditional practices, including
historical background and celebration of various Tibetan festivals.
According to Yarlung United, Tibetan Buddhist scholars and intellectuals
would be invited to speak to Tibetans. Ven. Abbot Lhundrub of Kopan Monastery is
the first resource person of the programme. Ven. Lhundrup spoke for an hour on
the basics of Buddhism, which was attended by some 200 people, including many
schools students.
According to Ven Abbot Lhundrub, the initiative is as per the wishes of His
Holiness the Dalai Lama. He also expressed deep appreciation to the organizing
members and encouraged them to continue the work. Interestingly, he wished
seeing young Tibetans taking Buddhist courses and becoming Buddhist scholars
like many people in western countries.
Mr. Jigme La, Secretary of Tibetan Welfare Office, also addressed the
gathering and stressed on the need of young Tibetans to learn and take more
interests in Buddhism.
Abbot Lhundrub also emphasized the importance of modern education in
today’s world, nevertheless he stressed on Buddhism becoming equally relevant
in today’s world.
As Buddhists he said it is good to know and understand the good and bad
merits of one’s deeds both for this and next life. He added that compassion is
the most important act of accumulating good fortune. He also stressed that all
sects of Tibetan Buddhism are same and one should not differentiate between
them. He concluded his teaching by praying for the long life of His Holiness the
Dalai Lama, for the quick reunion of Tibetans inside and outside Tibet and peace
in Nepal.
As part of the programme, a video on “Basic Tibetan Buddhism” teaching by
His Holiness the Dalai Lama was screened at the end. President of the Yarlung
United Mr. Dawa Tsering said that the programme will be carried on monthly basis
and called for more Tibetan youths to participate in it. He also said that dates
and respective speakers for future talks will be announced accordingly on time.
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