Launch of the book The Great History of Utsang

In the morning of 3 March 2020, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced, as requested by the organisers, as the Chief Guest at the launch ceremony of the book The Great History of Utsang, organised by Central Executive Committee of Utsang Association, and convened at Norbu Hotel, Dharamshala.

The ceremony began with Mr Jampa Choephel, president of Utsang Association, giving an introduction speech, followed by a speech on the book by General Editor, Lopon Top la.

Ven. Thupten Yarphel, the principal of Namgyal Monastery School, narrated his experiences from reading the volumes.

Thereafter the Utsang Association’s Scholarship Trust, in gratitude of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s kindness, was launched. And then mementos of thanks were awarded to book’s editor, proof-readers and the publication benefactors.

His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, as the Chief Guest, gave a talk on the occasion, pointing out the importance and quality of the Tibetan language; the deficiency of historiology in Tibet; the importance of Historiology; and so forth, in details.

The Association offered His Eminence a statue of Buddha Amitayus, in gratitude.

The ceremony concluded with a word of Thanks from the association’s president. Former and incumbent members of the parliament, academics, representatives of non-governmental organisations and media reporters attended the event.