Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu Meets Dalai Lama in Mcleodganj
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday to meet the Dalai Lama. The Chief Minister participated in special prayers organized by the people of Tawang for the long life of the Dalai Lama. The five-day prayers started on September 3 and will conclude on September 7. The Dalai Lama will also join the prayers on Saturday.
CM Pema Khandu said, “His health has improved a lot. So, we also pray for the long life of His Holiness. This morning, I had a very good discussion with His Holiness. The people of Arunachal Pradesh share a very good relation with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. So, on behalf of the people of the state, I have invited him to visit Arunachal Pradesh as and when he feels so. He was kind enough to accept the invitation on behalf of the people and in coming days, he will definitely be visiting Arunachal Pradesh.”
Meanwhile, member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh, Tapir Gao, has urged the 17th Karmapa to return to India and look after his institution for the “well-being of Buddhism and Tibetans in India.” MP Tapir Gao and CM Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, along with other leaders of their state, visited Gyuto Tantrik Monastery in Dharamshala on Thursday. Many of them have expressed a strong desire that the head of the Gyuto sect, the 17th Karmapa, Urgyen Trinley Dorjee, should return to India.
Karmapa Lama left India in 2017 and has taken the citizenship of the Dominican Republic. According to sources, after taking Dominican citizenship, Karmapa applied for an Indian visa in 2018, which he was denied. The 17th Karmapa recently met the Dalai Lama in Zurich, Switzerland, on August 25. This was his first meeting with the Dalai Lama after leaving India.
In an interview, Lok Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao said, “I am praying for his (Karmapa’s) good health and long life and he should be back to India to Dharamshala and look after this institution for the wellbeing of Buddhism and Tibetans in India and pass a message for the peace and tranquility all over the world.”
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Arunachal Pradesh -: Arunachal Pradesh is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its beautiful mountains and forests.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Pema Khandu -: Pema Khandu is the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is a political leader who helps run the state.
Dalai Lama -: The Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. He is very respected and teaches about peace and kindness.
Mcleodganj -: Mcleodganj is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known for being the home of the Dalai Lama and many Tibetan people.
Himachal Pradesh -: Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is famous for its beautiful hills and mountains.
Tawang -: Tawang is a town in Arunachal Pradesh. It is known for its large and important Buddhist monastery.
MP Tapir Gao -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. Tapir Gao is a politician who represents Arunachal Pradesh in the Indian Parliament.
17th Karmapa -: The 17th Karmapa is a spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, similar to the Dalai Lama. He is an important figure for many Buddhists.
Zurich -: Zurich is a city in Switzerland, a country in Europe. It is known for being a global financial center.
