The medicine to those who are suffering,
The lamp that dispels the darkness of ignorance
The source of realizing the primordial wisdom
To the teachings of Buddha, one should listen.
Celebrating 800 Years of Legacy in Ladakh (Jul. 2007)
His Holiness and Rinpoches in Meru, Ladakh
Naro Photang, Shey, where the main celebrations were held
On the first day of celebration
Local deity just arrived from Kinnaur
His Holiness blessing the local deity
During the longevity ceremony for His Holiness
During the longevity ceremony for His Holiness
H.E. Stakna Rinpoche offering mandala to His Holiness
Local Ladakhis making offering to His Holiness
The head of Shey village making offering to His Holiness
His Holiness, Rinpoches, monks and nuns enjoying the cultural performances with everyone
H.E. Khamtrul Rinpoche with Tsulak Lobpon of Bhutan, at the opening ceremony of Hemis Museum
His Holiness, Rinpoches and honorable guests at the celebration ceremony
Their Eminences Khamtrul Rinpoche, Thuksey Rinpoche and Choegon Rinpoche Chokyi Sengye
Their Eminences Drugu Choegyal Rinpoche, Dorzong Rinpoche and Khamtrul Rinpoche
Dasho Sangay Wangchuk giving a speech on behalf of the government of Bhutan
His Holiness presenting Gyeltsen Tulku from Bhutan a souvenir
Masters of the Drukpa Lineage meeting together
Having lunch in Sindhu park, along the Indus River
Releasing 12000 balloons into the sky
Their Eminences Khamtrul Rinpoche and Choegon Rinpoche Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso
Khamtrul Rinpoche and Sey Rinpoche
Watching the school children of Druk Padma Karpo Institute perform
H.E. Choegon Rinpoche Chokyi Sengye together with His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa
His Holiness presenting a khata to Maureen Songhurst, the school principal
Dasho Sangay Wangchuk offering sky lantern
Their Eminences Khamtrul Rinpoche and Choegon Rinpoche
Their Eminences Dorzong Rinpoche and Khamtrul Rinpoche
During the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment
His Holiness and H.E. Choegon Rinpoche Tenzin Chokyi Gyatso
His Holiness with Their Eminences Choegon Rinpoches
With Tsulak Lobpon in Hemis
On the way to the holy cave of Gyalwa Gotsangpa
Dasho Sangay Wangchuk offering khata to His Holiness
Tsulak Lobpon, representing the monk body of Bhutan, offering khata to His Holiness
His Holiness and Khamtrul Rinpoche, on the way to Korzok
