Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, July 6: The 84th birth anniversary of spiritual guru Dalai Lama was celebrated today at Jivetsal Choglamsar with great enthusiasm and fervor.
Ladakh Buddhist Association Leh and Sonamling Tibetan Settlement, Ladakh have jointly organized the function where the Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal was the chief guest.
The event was begun with lighting of holy lamp followed by National Anthem and cake cutting ceremony by the chief guest, dignitaries and audience.
The speakers in one voice recalled the unparalleled contributions of the Dalai Lama in promoting universal peace, brotherhood and harmony saying that Dalai Lama’s deeds and commitments has been of infinite benefit to all sentient beings and his kindness and compassion can never be repaid.
On behalf of the people of Ladakh, CEC, LAHDC, Leh Gyal P Wangyal wished Dalai Lama a healthy and longer life. Gyal termed the Dalai Lama as a source of happiness, peace and harmony for all living beings and said that it would be a true mark of respect to His Holiness if we follow his path and teachings. He hoped that Dalai Lama would pay a visit to Ladakh this year too and bless the people.
Those present on the occasion included Thuksras Rinpochey, Staklung Matrul Rinpochey, Executive Councilor (EC) Mumtaz Hussain, EC, Phuntsog Stanzin, EC, Konchok Stanzin, Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas, Health Minister of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Choekyong Wangchuk, MP, CTA Tondup Tashi, CRO, Tsetan Wangchok, President Local Assembly (Tibetan) Tondup Tsering, President Ladakh Gonpa Association, Shadup Chamba, President Anjuman Immamia Ashraf Ali, President Anjuman Moin Ul Islam, Dr. Abdul Qayum, Councilors of LAHDC, heads of religious, social and political organizations, executive members of LBA parent, women’s wing and Youth wing and huge number of Ladakhis and Tibetans.
Earlier, President Ladakh Buddhist Association PT Kunzang presented the welcome address, while President, LBA Youth, Konchok Stak delivered the vote of thanks.
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