This morning, 1500 Tibetans representing five groups: Jöl-Kong-Gyel-sum, Yamdrok, Ngari, and Chang-ri, as well as Sera-jé Geshé Dölden Gyatso, congregated at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, to offer prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life.

In a letter to Dr. Himanta B. Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed concern about the unprecedented rainfall and flooding in Assam that has led to extensive loss of life, the devastation of property and displaced millions of people over the last week.

The 1000 Arm Chenrezig belongs to the class of Action Tantras, but this Jinasagara belongs to Highest Yoga Tantra.

This morning, 8500 people from 56 different countries, including 700 monks, nuns, and laypeople from the Sherabling and Chango communities who had requested the empowerment, gathered at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, to welcome His Holiness the Dalai Lama.