Dalai Lama Lays Foundation for Historic Ladakh Temple Reconstruction
The Dalai Lama laid the foundation for the Chowkhang Vihara's reconstruction in Ladakh. The event, attended by religious leaders and locals, marked a historic moment. The Dalai Lama emphasized the temple's future as a center for deep Buddhist study. Originally built in 1957, it needs rebuilding due to flood damage.
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The Dalai Lama inaugurated the foundation for the reconstruction of the Chowkhang Vihara in Ladakh on Sunday, attracting a considerable gathering of religious figures and community members. The spiritual leader was warmly received by the Ladakh Buddhist Association's president, Chering Dorjay Lakruk, with traditional Ladakhi music and ceremonial offerings.
Speaking at the event, the Dalai Lama expressed hope for the rebuilt temple to serve not just as a place for ritual prayers but as a center for deep study and debate on Buddhist philosophy, which he described as a 'wellspring of wisdom for generations.' Lakruk highlighted the visit as a historic moment for the region.
The temple, originally constructed in 1957, has suffered damage from recent floods, necessitating this reconstruction. The Dalai Lama arrived in Leh on July 12 for a month-long tour that includes this cornerstone event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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