Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration!

July 6, 2010 | Category: Events | News by: Ross M. and Sandy W. (volunteers)

Today we celebrated the 75th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Many families from the nearest villages came to Jhamtse Gatsal to attend the event. We started the day with prayers led by Sherap Lama, Gen Sangpo (Tibetan teacher), and Gen Tephun Tenzin Shastri (principal), and hung a new string of prayer flags.  As per tradition of this special day, everyone tossed a handful of flour in the air, (and playfully aimed a second at nearby friends).

Lobsang gave opening remarks (in Monpa and English), highlighting His Holiness’ dedication to compassion and nonviolence, and encouraging us all to pay attention to and practice these attributes in our daily lives. Thus, every day becomes a celebration of His Holiness, and an extension of his work.

The kids then performed the dances they’re practicing for Jhamtse Gatsal’s fourth anniversary celebration (at the end of July), interspersed with songs sung by the staff.

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3 Comments

  1. Marina F.
    on July 12th, 2010
    1

    Hey Sandy! Hope you’re having a great time and doing lots of good! Oh, and Happy Birthday to His Holiness!

  2. HeatherB
    on July 24th, 2010
    2

    Just want to say again what a fantastic job you guys are doing! Hope you’re having a great time.

  3. Sabyasachi
    on July 25th, 2010
    3

    thanks for the nice input buddy..

    :)

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