Public schedule of Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche

Kindly note that below is the past public schedule of Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche

4 December 2017:  In the afternoon, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche launched the book “A Life Unforeseen: A Memoir of Service to Tibet,” by Rinchen Sadutshang, a former Kalon. His Eminence Rinpoche gave a talk; the event was convened in the hall of Delek Hospital, Dharamshala. The book is published by Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamshala.

2 December 2017:  At the inaugural session of the three-day meet of “In the Path of Buddha and Gandhi: A Convention for Global Peace and Kala Sanskriti Sangam” His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a speech. Later, His Eminence Rinpoche also gave a talk on the theme “Integrating Buddhist and Gandhian thoughts in Contemporary Global Peace Policies.” The inaugural session was graced by His Holiness the Dalai Lama presiding, and His Holiness addressed the meet. The convention, which took place in the hall of Government College, Dharamshala, was jointly organised by Delhi-based Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti and many other organisations.

5 November 2017: This morning, on the occasion of 78th Birthday of His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, Gyuto Monastery offered a Delighting Teacher multitude offering supplication prayer (Lama Choepa tsog) to His Eminence Rinpoche; the honourable Abbot of Gyuto Monastery made a formal supplication to kindly live long, through the rites of mandala offering and the three sublime represents. And His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced as the Chief Guest at the concluding function of the Five-day National Intensive Workshop on Text Editing and Cataloguing Knowledge (Traditional and Modern) organised by Gyuto Monastery, Dharamshala. His Eminence Rinpoche gave the concluding speech and conferred Participation Certificate to the participants.

1 November 2017:  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced as the Chief Guest the inauguration day of “Five-day National Intensive Workshop on Text Editing and Cataloguing Knowledge (Traditional and Modern),” organised by Gyuto Monastery, and convened at the same. His Eminence Rinpoche gave inaugural speech and gave guidance talks, in the next two sessions, on importance of a qualified text editing, the theory of cataloguing and its importance; His Eminence Rinpoche answered questions as well.

28 October 2017: In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche presented opinions on the discussions, as requested, at the conclusion of the first day of The Second Panel Discussion on Buddhist Science and Modern Science, convened at Drepung Loseling Center for Science and Meditation, Mundgod.

28 October 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the theme “Secular Ethics,” at The Second Panel Discussion on Buddhist Science and Modern Science, convened at Drepung Loseling Center for Science and Meditation, Mundgod. His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions.

27 October 2017: Today, on the final ninth day of the present teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentary on Nagarjuna’s “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s sessions His Eminence Rinpoche completed Chapter 11, Examination of Cyclic Existence, and at the conclusion His Eminence Rinpoche advised on the importance of identifying the object of negation, and other important things; and for now the present teachings were concluded.

26 October 2017: Today, on the eighth day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentary on Nagarjuna’s “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s sessions His Eminence Rinpoche completed Chapter 10, Examination of Fire and Fuel.

25 October 2017: Today, on the seventh day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentary on Nagarjuna’s “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s sessions His Eminence Rinpoche completed Chapter 9, Examination of Appropriator and Appropriation.

24 October 2017: Today, on the sixth day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentary on Nagarjuna’s “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s sessions His Eminence Rinpoche completed Chapter 8, Examination of Doer and Action.

23 October 2017: Today, on the fifth day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentarial teachings on Nagarjuna’s text “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s sessions His Eminence Rinpoche completed Chapter 7, Examination of Arising, Enduring and Disintegrating.

22 October 2017: Today, on the fourth day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentarial teachings on Nagarjuna’s text “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s sessions His Eminence Rinpoche completed up to Verse 25 of Chapter 7, Examination of Arising, Enduring and Disintegrating.

21 October 2017: Today, on the third day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the spoken commentary on Nagarjuna’s text “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche completed up to Verse 14 of Chapter 7, Examination of Arising, Enduring and Disintegrating.

20 October 2017: Today, on the second day of teachings at Drepung Loseling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentary on Nagarjuna’s “The Fundamental Wosdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita.” In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche completed Chapter 6, Examination of Desire and the Desirous One.

19 October 2017: This afternoon His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued (from teachings in November 2015) commentarial teachings on Nagarjuna’s “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s “Buddhapalita,” in the main congregation hall of Drepung Loseling Monastery, Mundgod. In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche began by advising on preliminary requisite of setting altruistic enlightenment-mind motive in listening to the teachings. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche continued from Chapter 5, Examination of Elements.

11 October 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk at the inauguration of “Digitized Edition of the sNar Thang bKa hGyur,” produced by Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamshala and Norshing Project, Japan. Convened in the hall of Library of Tibetan Works & Archives, besides the talk His Eminence Rinpoche also formally launched some publications by the Library.

6^th October 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the requested theme “Foundation practices for a joyful life and a peaceful death,” to a Hospice Group of professionals from the United States, at Lha’s conference hall.

5 October 2015:  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a speech on the theme “Status of Tibet Issue and Prospects for Change,” to the delegates of “Five-Fifty Forum.” Organised by Department of Information and International relations, Central Tibetan Administration, the speech, along with a formal reception to the delegates, was convened at Hotel Pavilion, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

6 October 2017:  Organised by Lha Charitable Trust: Institute for Social Work & Education, Dharamshala, in the evening,His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the requested theme “Foundation practices for a joyful life and a peaceful death,” to a Hospice Group of professionals from the United States, at Lha’s conference hall. His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions from the group.

5 October 2017:  In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced as the Chief Guest, and gave a speech, at the Tenth Founding Anniversary celebration of the organisation “Active Nonviolence Education Centre,” convened at the conference hall of Library of Tibetan Works & Archives, Dharamshala.

2 October 2017: At the request of the United States-based International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), today His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on the requested theme of “The specific thoughts and the three commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama,” to the officials of ICT, Washington, USA, at Norbu House, Dharamshala.

29 September 2017: In the evening, after conclusion of the Retreat, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche taking a stroll around the campus of Krishnamurti Foundation, Bangalore.

25 – 29 September 2017: At the prior invitation received few months back from Krishnamurti Foundation, Bangalore, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche led at the same foundation a five-day Retreat, for a selected group of individuals interested in Krishnamurti’s teachings. His Eminence Rinpoche answered questions and gave clarifications through discussion. People from a variety of backgrounds — teachers, scientists, business persons, etc. — attended the Retreat.

18 September 2017: As requested by the Executive Committee of Dhomay Cholkha, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance speech, in concluding the three-days “16th Central Executive Committee of Dhomay Cholkha’s Special Conference, convened at Kirti Monastery”, Dharamshala.

14 September 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the requested theme, “Mindfulness in Buddhism,” to a Mindfulness Group, from the United States, comprising of social workers, counselors, dentists, nurses, mindfulness teachers, and others.

It was organised by LHA Social Works & Education Institute, Dharamshala. His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions.

11 September 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk, at SOS TCV – Tibetan Homes Foundation Rajpur, on the requested theme, “Students’ perspective on the nature and objectives of education, and teachers’ and parents’ responsibilities and the ways of guiding, in achieving the objectives.” His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions.

10 September 2017: in the morning,His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk, at Tibetan Homes Foundation, Mussoorie, on the requested theme, “Subsequent to having done studies, the ways of bearing responsibilities in society, and to be gratefully aware of the kindnesses.” His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions. Tibetan Homes Foundation’s General Secretary, Assistant Secretary, teachers, staff members and students attended the talk.

9 September 2017: In the morning, Sarvodaya Mandal, Dehradun organized and convened in the hall of MKP College, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on the requested theme, “Relevance of Vinoba thought in the current context.” His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions. Local dignitaries, teachers, students and others attended the talk.

8 August 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a teaching, at Sae cheon sa Temple, Yeosu, on the practices of the three capable persons; the way to practice Dharma; the importance of motive and dedication; and on other related practices. The monastery’s Abbot, sangha members and members of public attended the teaching.

6 August 2017: In the afternoon, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the teachings on the text “The Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment,” at Gil sang Temple (Tashi Gonpa), in the city of Ulsan, South Korea. At the request of the devotees, His Eminence Rinpoche also bestowed upasaka/upasika Lay Vows.

5 August 2017: In the Afternoon, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave teachings on the text “The Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment,” at Gil sang Temple (Tashi Gonpa), in the city of Ulsan, South Korea. At the request of the devotees, His Eminence Rinpoche also bestowed upasaka/upasika Lay Vows.

28th August 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “The stages of death, explained in Buddhist teachings, and in particular, about thugs-dam (sublime-mind; death-Dharmakaya meditative state) at Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute, Dharamshala. His Eminence Rinpoche answered questions as well.

28 August 2017: At the request of Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute’s section of the project on thugs-dam (thuk-dam; sublime-mind; death-Dharmakaya meditative state), Dharamshala, this morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “The stages of death, explained in Buddhist teachings, and in particular, about thugs-dam (sublime-mind; death-Dharmakaya meditative state). His Eminence Rinpoche answered questions as well.

14 August 2017: In the afternoon, Buddhist Broadcasting System (BBS TV), Seoul City, interviewed His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, on Tibet and Tibetans.

13 August 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a teaching on ways of practising Dharma (spirituality), at Haengbok Seon (Happiness Zen Center), Yongin, South Korea.

12 August 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave commentarial teachings on “The Essence of Wisdom Discourse,” and related teachings, at Labsum Shedrubling (Center for the Teaching and Practice of the Three Trainings), in the capital city Seoul, South Korea.

12 August 2017: In the afternoon, upon arrival at Haenbok seon (Happiness Zen Center), Yongin, from Seoul city, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche pays obeisance to the sublime represents (images, etc.) of the Three Jewels and also the nuns and the Buddhist devotees paying obeisance to His Eminence Rinpoche.

11 August 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche being accorded a revered see-off at the railway station, upon departure from Busan city, heading to Seoul city, South Korea.

10 August 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave commentarial teachings on (1) Jey Tsongkhapa’s text “Priase to the Buddha for Teaching Dependent-Origination, and (2) teaching and transmission blessing of “The Praise to Twenty-One Taras (sgrol-ma hkhor-bcas),” at South Korea Tibet Centre, in the city of Busan, South Korea.

8 August 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a teaching, at Sae cheon sa Temple, Yeosu, on the practices of the three capable persons; the way to practice Dharma; the importance of motive and dedication; and on other related practices. The monastery’s Abbot, sangha members and members of public attended the teaching.

7 August 2017: In the evening, when reaching Seok cheon sa Temple, Yeosu from Ulsan, as requested, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche giving guidance advice, on the project of translating into Korean language the Kagyur and Tangyur, to the Abbot and staff members at Seok cheon sa Temple, Yeosu, South Korea .

7 August 2017: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche is Paying homage to the famous Tong do sa Temple, Yang san and on the way between Tong do sa and Yeosu, South Korea .

7 August 2017: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche is Paying homage to Tong do sa Temple (where Buddha’s relic exist), Yang san, on the way to Yeosu, from Ulsan, South Korea.

5 – 6 August 2017: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche in Gil sang sa Temple (Tashi Gonpa), Ulsan and around Mauna Ocean Resort, Gyeonju, South Korea.In the afternoon of 5 August 2017 and in the morning of 6 August 2017, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave teachings on the text “The Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment,” at Gil sang Temple (Tashi Gonpa), in the city of Ulsan, South Korea. At the request of the devotees, His Eminence Rinpoche also bestowed upasaka/upasika Lay Vows.

5 August 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced the opening ceremony of Gil sang sa Temple (Tashi Gonpa), in the city of Gyeonju-Ulsan, South Korea. His Eminence Rinpoche also gave an address at the ceremony.

 25 June 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on the requested theme of “The Importance and Relevance of Religion in 21st Century”, organised jointly by District Administration, Tawang and Tawang Monpa Employees’ Society.

21 June 2017: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “What is education”, organised by Society for Preservation of Buddhist Teaching at Bomdila.

5 November 2013: The following is an excerpt from the advice by Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche on “Making one’s life happy and meaningful”, given at Sambhota Ancestral Exemplary Day School, Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamshala.

24 May 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the theme of “Guidance on implementing the Education Policy in general,” at the three-days intensive training for Education Officers and Counsellors, organised by Education Department, Central Tibetan Administration, in the hall of Department of Information and International Affairs, Dharamshala.

13 May 2017: At the prior request of Socially Engaged Buddhist of Ladakh (SEBoL), and organised by the same, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the theme of “Educating the Educators,” to the teachers and those working in educating fields, in Ladakh region.

25 June 2017: In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche met the staff members of Jhamtse Gatsel School, located near Lumla, Tawang District, and answered their questions. At the request of the local alumni of Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath, His Eminence Rinpoche kindly spared time and conversed with them.

 25 June 2017 : Organised by District Administration, Tawang, and Tawang Monpa Employees’ Society,His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on the theme of “Importance and Relevance of Religion in 21st Century,” at Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang. His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions. The Tawang Deputy Commissioner and the affiliated officials, Superintendent of Police and the affiliated officials, Army dignitaries, teachers, senior students, and others comprised over-1000 people who attended the talk.

23 June 2017: This morning, on the second day of teachings by His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche at Gadhen Lhatse Monastery, Tawang, His Eminence Rinpoche continued and completed the teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s text “The Three Principal Aspects of the path.”

Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche bestowed the enlightened body, speech and mind Permission Empowerment of Atisha system Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara with Two Entourages.

In conclusion, His Eminence Rinpoche also gave advice that the ordained need to abide by appropriate conduct, the need to take interest in protection of the environment, besides advising on other matters as well.

23 June 2017: At the request of Gadhen Namgyal Lhatse Monastery, Tawang, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began the teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s text “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path,” in the Congregation Hall of the monastery.
Preliminary to teaching on the text, His Eminence Rinpoche advised on setting of motive and conduct, in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In the day’s session His Eminence Rinpoche completed teaching on the section of Renunciation, the first of the three principal aspects of the path.

22 June 2017: This afternoon, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche took a brief rest at Jang and bestowed blessing transmission of Manjushri praise “Your Intellect” at the Thubten Choeling Girls’ School at Lhawu.

Finally, upon arrival at Gadhen Namgyal Lhatse Monastery, Tawang, His Eminence Rinpoche was accorded a revered welcome; there were similar welcomes earlier throughout on the way.

22 June 2017: This morning, when departing from Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche participated in planting trees, and consecrated with ground-rites the site for a new Lamp-offering Shrine.At Dirang, in the Kalachakra Temple, His Eminence Rinpoche bestowed transmission blessing and commentarial teaching on “Declaration of [Vows] Downfalls,” and advised on the importance of motive and dedication prayers.Near Nyugmadong, His Eminence took brief rest and performed consecration of a Compassion Mani Temple near Sela pass

21 June 2017: In the evening,  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a public talk on “What is education?” in Bomdila Auditorium; His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions. Organised by Buddhist Culture Preservation Society, Bomdila, the talk was attended by a large audience comprised of local authorities, doctors, teachers, students and others.

20 June 2017: In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a public talk on “The three commitments of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama,” in Bomdila Auditorium; His Eminence Rinpoche also answered questions. Organised by Bomdila Buddhist Society, the talk was attended by a large audience comprised of local authorities, doctors, teachers, students and others.

18 June 2017: In the morning, Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, offered a Tenshuk (formal Request to Kindly Continue to Live Long) to His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche. Also the monk students of the monastery presented, to His Eminence Rinpoche, a Dialectical Debate.

18 June 2017: Today, on the last eleventh day of the present teachings by His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdilla, His Eminence Rinpoche began by advising on setting motive and maintaining an appropriate conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.Thereafter, in the tradition of former lineage Teachers, His Eminence Rinpoche bestowed Bodhisattva Vow of Aspirational Bodhicitta (altruistic enlightenment mind), through the presence of lineage rites.

At the conclusion, His Eminence Rinpoche gave a detailed advice as well on the need to retain and make flourish the Buddha’s teachings, and the ways of doing them.

17 June 2017: Today, on the tenth day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche completed the teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”.

16 June 2017: Today, on the ninth day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment” and continued the penetrative insight meditation from the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path of a person of great scope.

15 June 2017: Today, on the eighth day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment” and started the penetrative insight meditation from the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path of a person of great scope.

14 June 2017: Today, on the seventh day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment” and completed the calm abiding meditation from the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path of a person of great scope.

12 June 2017: Today, on the fifth day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment” and continued the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path of a person of great scope.

10 June 2017: Today, on the third day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment” and started the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path of a person of great scope.

09 June 2017:Today, on the second day of teachings at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave teaching on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment” and completed the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path common with the intermediate capable practitioner.

8 June 2017: In the afternoon, at the request of Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued, from last year, at the monastery’s main congregation hall, the teachings on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Middling Stages of the Path to Enlightenment,” also known as “The Small-length [Presentation of] The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.”

In the day’s initial session, His Eminence Rinpoche advised on the preliminary requisites of pure motive and appropriate conduct, in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter, His Eminence Rinpoche began teaching on the section: Training the mind on the stages of the path common with the intermediate capable practitioner.

6 March 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave an extensive guidance talk, on “Secular Ethics,” to the teachers and other staff members of Tibetan Children’s Village School (TCV Upper Dharamshala), on the occasion of “Orientation Function,” at the start of the school’s semester for the new year.

6 June 2017: This morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche kindly bestowed Longevity Empowerment, of Drubgyal (Siddhiraja) system, at Gyuto Monastery, Tenzingang, Arunachal Pradesh.In the afternoon, upon arrival at Gontse Gadhen Rabgyeling Monastery, His Eminence Rinpoche was welcomed by the monastery’s sangha and the public.

5 June 201: Upon arrival at Guwahati airport, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche is being welcomed by Abbot of Bomdila Gontse Monastery, Abbot of Tawang Monastery, Settlement Officer of Tenzingang Tibetan Settlement, Administrator of Tenzingang Gyuto Monastery and others. Prof. Rinpoche is also being received by owner of the hotel and others, when stopped for tea near Bhairavkund, Assam and also being welcomed by Monks and public, when arriving at Gyuto Monastery, Tenzingang, Arunachal Pradesh.

24 May 2017: Organised by Education Department, Central Tibetan Administration, this morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave an advisory talk on the theme of “Guidance on implementing the Education Policy in general,” at the Intensive Training on the Education Policy, for Education Officers and Counselors, in the hall of Department of Information and International Relations, Dharamshala. His Eminence Rinpoche answered questions as well.

Those who attended the advisory talk were the Education Minister; the Secretaries; the Directors and Counselors of Education, from Education Department, Sambhota, Tibetan Homes Mussoorie, Tibetan Children’s Village Dharamshala and others; Textbooks Editors, Education Department; and many others as well.

22 May 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche being accorded see-off at Ruthok Monastery and at the airport, by diginitaries, upon departure from Leh, Ladakh.

21 May 2017: In the afternoon, organised by Ladakh Buddhist Association Youth Wing, Leh, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a summary guidance talk on the requested theme of “Art of Living,” in the Nagarjuna Hall, of Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh. His Eminence Rinpoche gave pertinent answers on questions concerning a variety of fields.

21 May 2017: In The morning, as requested for a visit, by Ngari Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, Saboo Village, Leh, Ladakh, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche performed Consecration Blessing of the Institute’s undergoing construction of newly hall, and bestowed the transmission-blessings of Manjushri praise “Your Intellect,” and “The Eight-Verse Thought Training;” His Eminence also planted a commemorative trees.

20 May 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on “Importance of Buddhism in Modern Scientific Period,” to the lecturers, students and staff members of Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Deemed University, Leh, Ladakh. Thereafter, as requested, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche provided opinion, on the progress of the Deemed University, to the senior faculty members of Central Institute of Buddhist Studies at Director’s Chamber.

20 May 2017: In the morning, organised jointly by Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (Deemed University), Leh, UNICEF and Leh Nutrition Project for Teachers and Managers of Monasteries, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave the inaugural speech at the two days Workshop on “Positive Discipline Techniques for School Children,” for the teachers of the monasteries facilitated by the Institute at CIBS conference hall.

19 May 2017: In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended the celebration of Centennial Commemoration of Bakula Rinpoche’s Birthday, organised at the Polo Ground, Leh, Ladakh. His Eminence Rinpoche gave a talk. Many dignitaries and a large number of the public attended the event.

18 May 201: In the morning, at the request of Tibetan Children’s Village School, Ladakh, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk, in the school’s hall, to the teachers, staffs and students, on “Secular Ethics,” and answered questions as well.

16 May 2017: In the afternoon, organised jointly by Ruthok Lhundup Choeding Monastery and Ex-Army Association, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the teaching, at Ruthok Lhundup Choeding Monastery, on “The Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas.” A large number of local public also attended the teaching.

15 May 2017: In the aternoon, organised jointly by Ruthok Lhundup Choeding Monastery and Ex-Army Association, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche bestowed a teaching, in the Jokhang Temple, Leh, on “The Eight Verse Thought Training.”

14 May 2017: At the Seminar on “Relevance of the present education system and policies,” organised in the Congregation Hall of Thiksey Monastery, Leh, by Socially Engaged Buddhist of Ladakh (SEBoL), His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave, as the keynote speaker, a detailed talk, and answered in depth the questions from the participants. In attendance at the talk were school principals, academics, artists, teachers and many others.

13 May 2017: In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “Educating the Educators,” and answered questions, in the hall of Lamdon Senior Secondary School, Leh, Ladakh. The talk was organised by the Socially Engaged Buddhist of Ladakh (SEBoL).

12 May 2017, upon arrival at Leh airport and afterward at Ruthog Monastery, Choglamsar, Ladakh, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche is being welcomed by dignitaries, the officials of the monastery and the general public in the area.

3 May 2017: Organised by Library of Tibetan Works & Archives (LTWA), Dharamshala, this afternoon a Tibetan translation – by lotsava Tenzin Sherab – of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s autobiography “Freedom in Exile,” was formally launched by His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, as the Chief Guest. His Eminence Rinpoche also gave a talk related with the book launch.

Those who attended the event comprised of Members of Parliament (MPs), secretaries and officials of the Central Tibetan Administration, media personnel, and many others.

27 April 2017: This morning, on the final third day of teachings at Sera Je Secondary School, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche completed the teachings on Ordained Novices’ Precepts Namtsedhengma, written by Jey Tsongkhapa. At the conclusion, His Eminence Rinpoche gave guidance advice.

Those receiving the teachings comprised of the ordained students of Sera Je Secondary School, Sera Mey School, Zongkar Chode Monastery, and many others ordained ones.

26 April 2017: This morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued, in the Hall of Sera Je Secondary School, the teachings on Ordained Novices’ Precepts Namtse Dhengma, written by Jey Tsongkhapa.

25 April 2017: At the request of Sera Je Secondary School, this morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche commenced, in the Hall of the school, the teachings on Ordained Novices’ Precepts Namtse Dhengma, written by Jey Tsongkhapa.

In attendance at today’s teachings were ordained students from Sera Je Secondary School, Zongkar Choede Monastery, Sera Mey School, and many others ordained sangha.

23 April 2017: Today, on the final seventh day of teachings at Tsawa Khangtsen, Sera Je Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began, as before, by advising on the need to set motive and conduct, in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.

Subsequent to that, His Eminence Rinpoche continued the commentarial teachings on “The Summarised Meanings of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment,” An Experiential Song on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, written by Jey Tsongkhapa. Continuing from the section on the last two perfections, in today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche completed both the transmission-blessing and the commentarial teaching on the entire text.

21 April 2017: On the fifth day of teachings at Tsawa Khangtsen, Sera Je Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began, as before, by advising on the need to set motive and conduct, in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.

Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche continued the teachings on “The Summarised Meanings of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment,” An Experiential Song on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, written by Jey Tsongkhapa.

In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche bestowed commentarial teachings on the sections: Training one’s mind on the stages of the path common with small capable practitioner, and Training one’s mind on the stages of the path common with intermediate capable practitioner.

20 April 2017: Today, on the fourth day of teachings at Tsawa Khangtsen, Sera Je Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising, as before, on the need to set motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.

Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche continued with the teachings on “The Summarised Meanings of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment,” An Experiential Song on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, written by Jey Tsongkhapa. In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche taught up to the section “Generating ascertainment on the presentation (validity) of the path in general,” the first part of the two-part outline under “The way how to draw essence from the basis of leisure (precious human rebirth).”

19 April 2017: Today, on the third day of teachings at Tsawa Khangtsen, Sera Je, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the need to set motive and conduct, in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.

Subsequent to that, His Eminence Rinpoche continued the teachings on “The Summarised Meanings of the Stages of the Path,” An Experiential Song on The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, written by Jey Tsongkhapa.

In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche completed most of the section on “The root of the path: The way of devoting to Friend of Virtue (Teacher),” under the outline, “The way of leading a disciple by the actual instructions.”

17 April 2017: This morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche commenced, at Tsawa Khamtsen, Sera Je Monastery, the commentarial teachings on “The Summarised Meanings of The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment,” known also as “The Experiential Song on The Stages of the Path,” written by Jey Tsongkhapa.

At the start, His Eminence Rinpoche advised on the need to set motive and conduct, in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. In today’s session His Eminence Rinpoche completed the Homage section, which touches on the great attributes of the source author of the teachings.

14 April 2017:  At breakfast, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche in discussion on various subjects, with some interested ones, in the Dining Hall, of Krishnamurti Foundation of India, Bangalore.

13 April 2017: In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche in discussion, and answering questions, from those interested in Krishnamurti’s philosophy, at Krishnamurti Foundation of India, Bangalore.

5 April 2017: In the evening, a group of students from Mount Madonna School, California, USA, met His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, at Chonor House, Dharamshala. His Eminence Rinpoche answered in detail the questions from the students, on Comparison and Competition; Need and Greed; Tibetan Spirituality and Culture; Greatest challenges facing Tibetans outside their home country; Non-violence; What do we need to do to begin to shift society’s idea of success and reorder our priorities etc.

4 April 2017: IN the morning, at the request of Kenyan Tibet Support Group, who is on a visit to Dharamshala, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche met the delegates at Hotel Norbu House, Dharamshala. His Eminence Rinpoche answered in detail the delegates’ numerous questions on Democracy, Secular Ethics, Tibet Issue, etc.

30 March 2017: In the morning, Gyuto Monastery offered a Tenzhuk (Stable Stay), a formal ceremony requesting His Eminence Rinpoche to kindly live long.

30 March 2017: Today, on the final day fifteenth of teaching at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on setting of motive and conduct in listening to the teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter, His Eminence Rinpoche continued the profound experiential spoken commentary on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” concerning the superior Nagarjuna system thirty-two deities Guhyasamaja two-stages path. His Eminence Rinpoche completed bestowing of both transmission-blessing and the experiential spoken commentary on the entire text. In conclusion, His Eminence Rinpoche gave a brief guidance advice on appropriate devotion to one’s Teacher/s.

29 March 2017: Today, on day fourteenth of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence continued the profound experiential spoken commentary on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshyobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” concerning the superior Nagarjuna system thirteen deities glorious Guhyasamaja’s two-stages path. Of the actual section of Guhyasamaja completion stage, in today’s sessions His Eminence completed the commentary on the three isolations, and finished bestowing the transmission blessing of the entire completion stage.

28 March 2017: Today, on the day thirteenth of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the need to set motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Subsequent to that, His Eminence Rinpoche continued the experiential spoken commentary on Jey Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” concerning the superior Nagarjuna system thirteen dieties glorious Guhyasamaja, and in today’s session completed the section on The Uncommon Preliminaries, for the practice of the completion stage.

26 March 2017: Today, on the eleventh day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, Dharamshala, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on setting of motive and conduct in listening to the teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter, His Eminence Rinpoche continued the experiential spoken commentarial teachings on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” concerning the thirty-two deities Guhyasamaja two-stages path, completing in today’s sessions the Generation Stage, of the two-parts Generation Stage and Com

24 March 2017: Today, on the ninth day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on setting motive and conduct, in lisetening to the teachings, as instructed in The Stages of Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter, on the actual experiential spoken commentary, on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” concerning the superior Nagarjuna system thirty-two deities Glorious Guhyasama’s two-stages path, His Eminence continued the explanations and transmission-blessing, completing up to the section of Self Excellences, the first practice meditative concentration.

4 February 2017: His Eminence Rinpoche arrived in Tirupati city in Andhra Pradesh state. On the following day, 5 February 2017, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced as the Chief Guest—and gave a talk—at the dual event of “91st Annual Meet of the Association of Indian Universities,” and “National Seminar on ‘Celebrating Success of Higher Education—Accomplishments and Achievements,’” organised by Sri Venkateswara University.

21-22 March 2017: On the sixth and the seventh day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, Dharamshala, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began by advising on the motive and conduct in listening to the sublime teachings, as instructed in The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave experiential spoken commentary on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” concerning the thirty-two deities Guhyasamaja of the superior Nagarjuna system, completing up to the Specific Preliminaries, of the actual explanation’s fourth section: the way to practise.

20 March 2017: Today, on the fifth day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence began with the advice concerning the need to set the motive and conduct in receiving the teachings. Subsequent to that, His Eminence Rinpoche continued with the experiential spoken commentarial teaching on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text, “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” on the thirty-two deities glorious Guhyasamaja two-stages path, in the superior Nagarjuna system.

In today’s sessions the practices up to Preliminary Offerings and Bali, of the fourth general preliminary, were completed.

20 March 2017: Today, on the fifth day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence began with the advice concerning the need to set the motive and conduct in receiving the teachings. Subsequent to that, His Eminence Rinpoche continued with the experiential spoken commentarial teaching on Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text, “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” on the thirty-two deities glorious Guhyasamaja two-stages path, in the superior Nagarjuna system. In today’s sessions the practices up to Preliminary Offerings and Bali, of the fourth general preliminary, were completed.

18-19 March 2017: On the third and the fourth day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, Dharamshala, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began, as before, on the preliminary motive and conduct in receiving the teachings. Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche gave spoken commentarial teachings on The Actual Experiential Spoken Commentary section, of Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text “Akshobya Protector’s Transmitted Words – the Retained Notes on the Commentarial Meditations on the Two-Stages Path of Superior Nagarjuna System Thirty-two Deities Glorious Guhyasamaja.”Offering.

17 March 2017: Today, on the second day of teachings at Gyuto Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche first advised on the stages of setting the motive, as the preliminary, and stressed the need for studies into the Mantra path.

Thereafter His Eminence Rinpoche began the spoken commentarial teachings on the two-stages path of the glorious Guhyasamaja, of the superior Nagarjuna system, through Akhu Sherab Gyatso’s text, “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted.” In today’s session the General [Introductory] Explanation, and the chronological narration of the teaching of the Tantra, were completed.

16 March 2017: This afternoon His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began, at Gyuto Monastery, Dharamshala, preliminary commentarial teachings on the two-stages path of the superior Nagarjuna system Thirty-two Deities Guhyasamaja, through the text, “Akshobya Protector’s Words Transmitted,” by Jeytsun Sherab Gyatso.

His Eminence Rinpoche emphasised in detail the need for training on the common path, for entering the speedy Mantra path, starting with reflections on preciousness of the human rebirth characterised by the eighteen attributes of opportunities and endowments, and so forth. His Eminence Rinpoche also gave introductory remarks on the text and its author.

6 March 2017: This morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave an extensive guidance talk, on “Secular Ethics,” to the teachers and other staff members of Tibetan Children’s Village School (TCV Upper Dharamshala), on the occasion of “Orientation Function,” at the start of the school’s semester for the new year.

19 February 2017: Invited as the Chief Guest, this evening His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graced ” Mahakaruna Diwas (Great Compassion Day) celebration,” organised at the auditorium of MRA Senior Secondary Model School, Chandigarh, by Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Ladakh. His Eminence Rinpoche gave a talk on compassion. Over a ten thousand dignitaries and members of public attended the talk.

5^th  February 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives the inaugural address at the 91st Annual Meet of the Association of Indian Universities, and National Seminar on “Celebrating Success of Higher Education – Accomplishments and Achievements,”

30^th  January 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche delivers the “Third S. V. Narasimhan Memorial Oration” on the theme of “Ethics in a material world,” at Dr. Preetha Reddy Auditorium, Chennai.

29^th  January 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on the theme of “Buddha’s teaching and Krishnamurti’s insight,” in front of Vasant Vihara’s ground, Chennai.

 12^th January 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche meets a group of devotees attending the Kalachakra Empowerment from Vietnam and Thailand, and answers their questions; also, His Eminence Rinpoche visits an Exhibition by Youth Buddhist Society.

12^th  January 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche pays holy visit to the Mahabodhi Stupa Temple and the image of the Buddha therein.

12^th  January 2017: In the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche meets Shri Dwarika Sundarani, a famous follower of Gandhi, at Samanya Ashram, Bodhagaya, the ashram established by Acharya Vinoba Bhave.

9^th  January 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a guidance talk concerning amendment of the organisation’s Rules and Regulations at the special meeting of the Governing Body of Geluk International Foundation.

6^th  January 2017: prior to the Preliminary Teachings for the Kalachakra Empowerment by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a group of religious leaders from various faiths — who attends a Remembrance Conference on the occasion of the 350th Birth Anniversary of the Sikh’s 10 Great Teacher Guru Gobind Singh, in Patna city — comes for a special audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and there takes place an Interfaith Meet of the religious leaders, and each of the religious leaders address the Meet; at the end, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives an advisory talk, which His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche translates into Hindi language.

30^th  December 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk at the invitation of a Buddhist association, subsequent to a public talk at Sevagram Ashram.

2^nd  January 2017: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche officially opens an Exhibition on Milarepa, at Mahayana Guest House, Bodhgaya, Bihar.His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a brief talk related with the Exhibition and Milarepa.

30^th  December 2016:His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a public talk, on the theme of “Significance of the Gandhi’s approach in the context of emerging issues,” at Shanti Bhawan, Sevagram Ashram, Wardha. His Eminence Rinpoche answers questions as well.

30^th  December 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives the concluding address at the All India University Students’ Camp, at Institute of Gandhian Studies, Wardha, Maharashtra.

29^th  December 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives lectures on the theme of “Why it is necessary to know the self and steps to move ahead,” at the All India University Students’ Camp. His Eminence Rinpoche also answers to questions.

17^th  December 2016:His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche formally launches, in the hall of S. M. Joshi Socialist Foundation, in the Indian city of Pune, “Gandhi – 150 Abhiyan”, a full three years programmes-movement, to mark the 150th Anniversary of Gandhi’s birth. His Eminence Rinpoche also gives an address. This movement is being organised jointly by the major organisations related with Gandhi, and most of the renowned followers of Gandhi attended the formal launch.

12^th December 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a guidance talk, on “The criteria and the worthy duties, to be a twenty-first century Buddhist,” to the general congregation of Kirti monastery in exile. His Eminence Rinpoche also answers questions.

7^th December 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives an advisory talk, on the theme of “Mental Attitude and the ways of carrying duties by a civil-service person in fulfilling the aspirations of the general public,” to the staff of Central Tibetan Administration.

28^th November 2016:  In the morning, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on the theme of “The importance of ethics in relation with modern education,” at Tibetan Children’s Village School (TCV) Bylakuppe, southern India.

28^th November 2016: In the afternoon, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk, in the hall of Sera Je Secondary School, on the topic: “Merits and demerits of partyless democracy, in particular in the context of the Tibetan society.”

27th November 2016: In the afternoon, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives talks on how the need and want for science and technology came about, and the benefits and harms, directly and indirectly, they have brought to humanity at Sera Je Secondary School, Bylakuppe, India

26th November 2016: In the afternoon His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk, in the hall of Sera Je Secondary School, on the topic: “Globalization: background, objectives, the merits and demerits to the entire world.”

25^th  November 2016: This morning His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk, in the hall of Sera Je Secondary School, on the topic: “Tradition and Modernity: their nature, differences, functions, benefits and harms, etc.” At the conclusion of the talk, Rinpoche answers questions.

 22nd November 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on “Living Responsibility in Today’s World”, at Krishnamurti Foundation India, Gathering 2016, Rishi Valley, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.

18th November 2016 to 20 November 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, along with Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi, conducts a Retreat in a hall of Madras School of Economics, and have intensive Dialogue on “Self Realisation;” “Why we are not changing?;” and “Individual Responsibility.” There also takes place a panel discussion on “Uncompromising ethics for a compromised world,” with His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, Ven. Tenzin Priyadarshi and Shri S. Gurumurthy

5th November 2016: At the request of Lha Charitable Trust, Institute For Social Work & Education His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk in English on the theme of “The ways of maintaining motive, and carrying out works by social-services workers.” at Lha Ahimsa hall.

30th October 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on the theme of “In relation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s benevolent activities, the value of reading books and the ways of engaging in education,” in the hall of Day School, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala.

23th October 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on “Mindfulness in Integrative Medical Practice -The Mind and Body Connection” in East Meets West and Mindful Medicine Conference at Lha Ahimsa Hall.

8^th October 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche graces and gives a guidance talk on the needs and benefits of studying logic, the path of reasoning at the Sixth Major Dialectical Meet of the Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV) Schools located in Himachal Pradesh state.

7^th October 2016: At the request of Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute (Mentseekhang), Dharamshala, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche begins commentarial talks on Khache Phalu’s “Advice,” on observing worldly conducts adhering to the law of karma.

18^th September 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on the requested topic of “Compassion for Animals and Urgency in passing of Animal Welfare Bill,” in the hall of Lha Ahimsa Hall, Dharamshala.

18^th September 2016: At the request of the movement ‘India Unites for Animals’ in the evening, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on the requested topic of “Compassion for Animals and Urgency in passing of Animal Welfare Bill,” in the hall of LHA Ahimsa House, Dharamshala.

14^th September 2016: Prof. Rinpoche gives a talk, to the gathered Indian audience, on the importance of the Hindi language. Besides the Special Guest Mr. Sikander Hayaat Khan (Principal, DAV Public School, Dharamshala), those who attends the talk included General Manager, Deputy General Manager, other officials, and the staff members of BSNL, Dharamshala.

6^th  September 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gracesand  gives a guidance talk as the Chief Guest, the “Astrologer Excellence Award Ceremony”, in the Community Hall, lower Dharamshala.

 2th September 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives a talk on the topic “Tibetan perspectives on Death and Dying, and the importance of having a healthy relationship with this natural part of life” to Lha Social Work student exchange group from School of Social Work, Tulane University USA.

7th July 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche chairs the event and gives a guidance talk.The major Symposium on Uttaratantra, taking place at the new Debate Courtyard of Drepung Loseling Monastic University.

5th July 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche this morning visits the new Debate Courtyard of Drepung Loseling Monastic University, which would officially opens by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on 6 July 2016.

Subsequent to the Opening, there would take place a major Symposium on “Uttaratantra” (“The Sublime Continuity”, a Great Vehicle text by Maitreya).

6^th July 2016: This afternoon His Holiness the Dalai Lama formally opens the new Debate Courtyard of Drepung Loseling Monastic University. At the major Symposium on Uttaratantra, organizes in conjunction with the formal opening, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche chairs the event.

7^th June 2016:  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives talk to group of Indian Buddhist devotees on introduction of Buddhism in Hindi at main Temple of Dharamshala

16^th June 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gives pertinent clarifications, to the general gathering of the monastery’s members, on The Rules of the Administration, The Rules concerning Budget, and the resolution agenda.

• 16th June 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk, to students from Emory University and other institutions, on the theme of The present disturbing situation of the world, how this has come about, and the solutions for the situation, in the Conference Hall on first-floor of Loseling Monastery.

• 12-15th June 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave directional talk on review amendment of The Rules, of Geluk International Foundation, in the upper-level hall of Gaden Trithok-khang House, Mundgod, southern India.

• 7th June 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche explained, the essential purport of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings to Indian Buddhists from over 10 Indian states who have come to Dharamshala to receive teachings from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

• 6th June 2016: As requested, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche delivered a talk on Buddhism, to Hyderabad chapter of FICCI LADIES’ ORGANISATION (FLO) (The women wing of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry), at the meeting hall of Norbu House, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.

• 6th June 2016: At the request of Lha, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche inaugurated and consecrated Lha’s new hall at Ahimsa house, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

• 1st June  2016:  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on Democracy and Political status of Tibet to students and public at the Main Temple, Dharamshala.

•  28th  May 2016: At the request of Maewoen Tsuglak Petoen School (Ancestral-Knowledge-Heritage Model School), His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the theme of “The Essential Purport of the Basic Education Policy for Tibetans in Exile,” to the teachers of the Model Schools.

•  23rd  May 2016: At the request of the Buddhist devotees of Bhalukpong region, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche kindly gave a Dharma guidance talk at Bhalukpong Temple.

•  22nd  May 2016:  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk, on the theme of “Life’s Career,” to the students of Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies, Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh.

• 21st May 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche bestowed White Tara Longevity-Empowerment, to the ordained and general public, at the Congregation Hall of Gontse Gaden Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila.

• 19th May 2016: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche performed consecration blessing of the newly sculptured Buddha statue of Gontse Gaden Rabgyeling Monastery, Bomdila.

• 13-20th May 2016: At the request of Gontse Gadhen Rabgyaeling Monastery, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began the commentarial teachings on Jey Tsongkhapa’s Middling-length “Stages of the Path to Enlightenment.”

• 11th May 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a brief Dharma guidance teaching to the general public of Rupa area .

• 10th May 2016:  At the request of Gyuto Monastery, Tenzingang, Arunachal Pradesh, His Eminence Kyabje Samdhong Rinpoche  bestowed to the general public of the area, a longevity-empowerment of the Wishfulfilling White Tara.

• 8th May 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche delivered a talk on “Modernity and Tradition” at one of the Seminar Halls of India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi.

• 7th May 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche delivered a talk on “The State of our World and our Responsibility” at one of the Seminar Halls of India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi followed by questions and answers.

• 1st May 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was invited as the Chief Guest at the farewell function in honour to Former Kalon Ngodup Dongchung’s 40 years of service to the Tibetan people and Central Tibetan Administration.

• 26th April 2016:  At the request of Gyuto Monastery His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche bestowed the blessing empowerments (‘subsequent-permission blessing’) of Vajrasattva and Samayavajra. Subsequent to them, Gyuto Monastery offered His Eminence a Ten-shuk (a formal rites of request to kindly live long).

• 13-25th April 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave instructions on setting of motive in listening to the teachings, followed by an extensive general introductory explanation on the Secret Mantra (Tantric) path at Gyuto Monastery.

•  12th April  2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave extensive instructions on setting of a qualified motive in going to receive the commentarial teachings at Gyuto Monastery.

•  21-29th March 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche spoke on commentarial teachings on the middle view text “The Precious Garland,” in the main hall of Sera Je Seconday School.

•  20th February 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a lecture on “Meaning of Life and Meaningful Life” under Buen Vivir Dialogue Series  at India International Centre, Delhi.

• 19th February 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche chaired the Book Discussion on Essential Writings of Shri Dharampal at India International Centre, Delhi.

• 12-16th February 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave guidance advice and dialogue with a group of thinkers, educationists and social activists on Modernity, Tradition, Purity of mind at SIDH Institute, near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

• 6th February 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a speech in International Seminar titled “Buddhism and Indian Culture” organised by Balram Mahavidyalaya, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

• 31st January 2016: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave speech in World Peace Conference at Satyagraha Mandap, Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi which was organised by Murari Bapu, the famous Ramkatha speaker.

• 7th December 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was invited at Displays of Science Models on the theme of Water, organised by the students of Sera Je Secondary School, Bylakuppe, Mysore, Karnataka.

• 6th December 2015: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche today presided over, on its second day, the Textbooks Review Meeting of Sera Je Secondary School.

•  5th December 2015: At the request of Sera Je Lawa Khamtsen (Lawa Residential Department of Sera Je Monastic University),  His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche blessed the site for the construction of a new Congregation Hall of Lawa Khamtsen;

•  4th December 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche At the request of Sera Je Secondary School, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche this morning bestowed the permission blessing-empowerment of White Manjushri, in the system of teacher Mati, the lineage of Teacher Jetari.

• 26th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche completed the spoken commentary on Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.”

• 25th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche  continued the spoken commentary on Jey Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.”

• 24th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche visited the Great Tantric Dialectical Meet, at Gyudmed Tantric Monastery, organised by all Gelug, in honour of the 80th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and in remembrance of His Holiness’ kindness.

• 23rd November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the commentary on Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.”

• 22nd November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche began commentarial teachings on Tsongkhapa’s “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path,” at the School of Snowland Tibetan Studies, Gyudmed Tantric Monastery.

• 19th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche being welcomed and accorded reception upon arrival at Gyudmed School of Snowland Tibetan Studies, Hunsur, Karnatake State.

• 18th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave an advisory speech at the inauguration ceremony of the great Dialectical Debate Meet on The Middle View and Perfection iof Wisdom, at Drepung.

• 17th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche kindly bestowed the Permission-blessing of White Manjushri, of the Teacher Mati system, and the transmission-blessings of “Saying Manjushri Names,” and the Praise “Your Intelligence.”

• 12-15th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the spoken commentarial teachings on Nagarjuna’s text “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s commentarial text “Buddhapalita.”

• 10-11th November 2015: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued the spoken commentarial teachings on Nagarjuna’s text “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s commentarial text “Buddhapalita.”

• 8th November 2015:  At the request of Drepung Loseling Monastic University, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended and observed the whole-night dialectical debate on the middle view, at Drepung Loseling Monastic University.

• 6-7th November 2015: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continues spoken commentarial teaching on Nagarjuna’s text “The Fundamental Wisdom” and Buddhapalita’s commentarial text “Buddhapalita,” in the Congregation Hall of Drepung Loseling Monastic University.

• 5th November 2015: At the request of the Elder Sthavira Geshe Losang Phuntsok, His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche kindly bestowed the transmission blessing of “Saying Manjushri Names,” and gave explanatory details on the same.

• 3-4th November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche commenced commentarial teachings, at the Congregation Hall of Drepung Loseling Monastic University, on the texts “The Fundamental Wisdom” written by Nagarjuna, and its elucidating commentary “Buddhapalita” written by Buddhapalita.

• 2nd November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche being welcomed and accorded reception upon arrival at Drepung Loseling Monastery from Phukhang Khamtsen.

• 1st November 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche concluded the spoken experiential commentary on Jey Tsongkhapa’s text “Foundation of All Good Qualities.”

• 30th October 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche commences the spoken commentarial teachings, in the new Congregation Hall of Drepung Loseling Phukhang Khamtsen, on “Foundations of All Good Qualities,” composed by Jey Tsongkhapa.

• 29th October 2015: At the request of Drepung Loseling Phukhang Khangtsen, His Eminence Kyabjey Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche today formally opened the newly-built Congregation Hall and monks’ residential quarters of Phukhang Khangtsen.

• 27th October 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche  being welcomed and accorded reception upon arrival at Drepung Loseling Monastic University’s Phukhang Khamtsen.

• 23-27th October 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche led a meditational retreat, from 23 October 2015 to 27 October 2015, organised by the Bangalore-based Krishnamurti Foundation of India.

• 10th October 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a speech on the Basic Tibetan Education Policy at the 10th founding anniversary of the Mewoen Tsugla Petoen School (Tibetan Model School) where he was invited as the special guest of honor.

• 6th October 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “Buddhist views on preparation of death, the dying process, and the post-death experience,” to a group of some twelve professionals from the United States organised by Lha Charitable Trust.

• 23rd June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of an extensive dialectical meet of the boarding and day schools, at the Dekyi Tsering hall of Tibetan Children’s Village School (Upper), Dharamsala.

•15th June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance lecture on “Traditional Teacher and Modern Teacher” and  “Traditional Student and Modern Student” at Sera Je School.

•14th June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was invited at the Photographs Exhibition on His Holiness the Dalai Lama, organised by Sera Je Secondary School.

•13th June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche being greeted by the teachers and students of Sera Je Secondary School, upon arriving at the school.

•12th June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave audience to the students of Emory University, United States at the Conference Hall on the upper level of the main Gathering Hall of Drepung Loseling Monastery.

•11th June 2015: As requested by Mi-nyak Khamtsen of Drepung Loseling Monastery, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche addressed the Khamtsen’s congregation, and gave brief guidance advices on studies and spiritual practices.

• 8-10th June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche travelled to Mundgod, southern India, and attended the three-days (June 8 – June 10) meeting of The Advisors for The Future Administrative Council of Drepung Loseling Monastery.

• 2nd June 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche bestowed the vows of The Great The Vehicle Precepts with brief teachings to the general congregation at Thekchen Choeling Temple, Dharamshala.

• 30th May 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk on the theme “A Teacher’s Duties”, as a part of an Intensive Training, of the primary teachers, on “The Importance of Primary Education”, organised by the Education Department of the Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala.

• 4th May 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche visited around his host Dr. Sonam Palden Kundeling’s house at Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

• 3rd May 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche  gave answers to the questions during dialogue with group of people in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The group consists of medical doctors, professors, teachers and others.

• 2nd May 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk, to the Tibetans, on “how to preserve Tibetan identity and raise our younger generation in foreign country” followed by questions and answers at Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. It was organized by Tibetan Association of Sante Fe.

• 30th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued his talk on “Four Noble Truths” followed by questions and answers at Gyuto Foundation, Richmond, California, USA

• 29th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk to Tibetans in northern California, on Preserving one’s precious culture; The duties towards the cause of Tibet; and especially a guidance advice to the Tibetan youths who have grown up in the United States, followed by questions and answers. The event was organised by Tibetan Association of Northern California.

•  28th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “Four Noble Truths” followed by questions and answers at Gyuto Foundation, Richmond, California, USA.

• 24th April 2015:  Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “pre-modern versus modern Buddhist educational systems” followed by questions and answers at Buddhist Studies Group, Chicago University, USA.

•  23rd April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche  visited Chicago Art Institute.

•  22nd April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a public talk, to the Tibetans, on “Importance of preserving Tibetan language and culture in exile, especially in the West, and other challenges faced by Tibetan society” followed by questions and answers. It was organized by Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, USA.

•  18-19th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave public talks on “The benefits of practicing Buddha Dharma” at Kurukulla Tibetan Buddhist Center and on “Best ways to preserve Tibetan language and culture” at Somerville, Boston on which was organized by Varanasi Alumni.

•  17th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was interviewed by Mr. Namgyal Shastri, Tibetan section, Voice of America on “Three commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama” at New York

•  17th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave speech on “Middle Way Policy and Dolgyal Affairs” organized by Tibetan community of New York and New Jersey at New York

• 16th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave public talk on “Mind Training and Compassion Applied to Everyday Life” organized jointly by The Tibet Fund and Cathedral of St. John the Divine at New York

•  15th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave advice to the Himalayan elders on “meaningful life and death” organized by Himalayan Elders Project at New York on 15th April 2015.

•  7th April 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave time for the students of Mount Madonna School, from California, the United States, answering their questions, at Serkong House, Dharamsala.

•  27th March 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was invited as the Speaker for “The Eighth Chamamlalji Memorial Lecture”, organized by International Centre for Cultural Studies, New Delhi.

•  25th March 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche as the Chancellor, attended the inaugural of the three day National Seminar on “Integral Humanism in Indian Thought”, organised by Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies, Madhya Pradesh.

•  24th March 2015:  Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche today attended “Inter-Religious Dialogue on Sanitation” at Sanchi, convened by the non-governmental organisation “Spandan” and assisted by UNICEF.

• 18th March 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche participated in “Theravada-Mahayana Dialogue on Vinaya” convened by International Buddhist Confederation, in New Delhi.

• 17th March 2015: Gyuto Monastery offered a Request to Kindly Live Long (Taen-zhuk), to Kyabjey Samdhong Rinpoche, through the rites of “Homage and Offerings to the Sixteen Sthavira Arhats”.

• 10th March 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave teachings on Great Vehicle — particularly that of the profound path of Vajra Vehicle — with the motive of aspiring to place all mother sentient beings in the perfectly complete Buddhahood at Gyuto Monastery.

• 1st March 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance address at the opening of the three-day the First Seminar of Four Major Schools of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon Tradition, organised by The Department of Religion and Culture, CTA at Gyuto Monastery, Dharamsala.

• 28th February 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance talk to the teachers and staff members of Tibetan Children’s Village School Upper, Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala.

•  9th February 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended the premier of the documentary film “Mount of Excellence”, on Palpung Sherabling Monastery, at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

•  31st January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche received teaching from His Holiness The Dalai Lama on Dhammapadda (Verses of Teaching) at Sanskisa, Uttarpradesh.

• 25th  January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended prayer with His Holiness The Dalai Lama at Sanskisa, Uttarpradesh.

• 22nd January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended the condolence meeting in tribute to the late K.B. Bakshi, organized by the Core Group of Tibetan Support Groups in India at Gandhi Peace Foundation, Delhi.

• 22nd  January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was invited by Lha Charitable Trust, Institute for Social Work to talk on Buddhism and Non-Violence to the lecturers and students from Frostsburg State University, Maryland, USA at Ahimsa Soup Kitchen.

• 8th January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, as one of the Patrons, attended the Seventh Annual Meeting of Patrons and Trustees of Foundation for Non-violent Alternatives at IIC in New Delhi.

• 7th January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended “Mahakaruna Day Celebration (The Great Compassion Day Celebration)” in the capital New Delhi, organised by Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Ladakh.

• 6th January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche went for a holy visit of Sanchi Stupa. He circulates and prays at the stupa in the morning.

• 3rd January 2015: His Eminence Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a public talk, in Hindi, on “Reflections on non-violence as means for struggle for Autonomous Tibet”, at Gandhi’s Sevagram Ashram.

• 2nd January 2015: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche inaugurated the discourse on “Science and Spirituality” at the Institute of Gandhian Studies, Wardha.

• 30th December 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a guidance advice, on ways of doing studies, to the students attending the six-months study course (Snowland School, Gyume Monastery, Hunsur), Mundgod.

• 28th December 2014: The Save Tibet Foundation, Russia, interviewed Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, during His Holiness’ Lamrim teachings at Mundgod.

• 2nd December 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche continued with the series of talks on the “Paramita tradition of Mahamudra” (Perfection Vehicle Perspective of The Great Seal [the Reality]) and answered questions, at Tarab Ling, Dehradun.

• 1st December 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche a series of talks on the “Paramita tradition of Mahamudra” (Perfection Vehicle Perspective of The Great Seal [the Reality]) and answered questions, at Tarab Ling, Dehradun.

• 30th November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “Gandhi and Globalization”, answered questions and bestowed certificates to the participants at the renowned Navdanya or Bija Vidyapeeth Organic Centre, Dehradun.

• 29th November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on “Gandhi and Globalization” and answered questions, at the renowned Navdanya Organic Centre, Dehradun.

• 28th November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche gave a speech during the inaugural ceremony of Tarab Ling and also delivered a talk on “The principle of interdependent origination, the foundation for all the Buddhist philosophical traditions”, at the Conference on Interdependent Origination, at Tarab Ling.

• 27th November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche released the book ‘Learning at Bodhshala’ written by Shri Rajan Venkatesh, and delivered a talk on ‘Education’ at SIDH (Society for Integrated Development of Himalayas), at Kempty near Mussoorie.

• 22nd November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche addressed the congregation of Sangha scholars and practitioners at Gyuto Monastery, Dharamshala.

• 19th November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was invited as Chief Guest at the 10th year anniversary celebration of Tong-Len Charitable Trust, at Sarah, Dharamsala.

• 13th November 2014: Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche attended the Sakya Centre Golden Jubilee Ceremony as a representative of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Rajpur, Dehradun.

• 5th November 2014: His Eminence Kyabjey Samdhong Rinpoche gave an audience in the afternoon to Tibetan elders from Mainpat Tibetan Settlement, who had come to Sarnath, Varanasi for a pilgrimage.

• 31st October 2014: His Eminence Kyabjey Samdhong Rinpoche continued the teaching of ‘Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment’, at Tsawa Khamtsen, Drepung Loseling.

• 25th October 2014: Drepung Loseling Monastery and Loseling Tulku Association jointly offered supplication prayer of longevity for Kyabjey Samdhong Rinpoche.

• 13th September 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gives a brief introduction to the Buddhism and Tibet Issue to Lha Social Work student exchange group at Ahimsa Soup Kitchen, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala.

• 3rd September 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited as the chief guest on the 20th anniversary of the Founding of the National Democratic Party of Tibet at Tipa, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala.

• 26th August 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited as the chief guest of the 3rd International Festival of the Ladhak’s Buddhist Heritage at Leh, and presented a one day seminar on the “Buddhist Heritage of Ladhak and Legacies of Tribal Areas in the Himalayas”.

• 25th August 2014: Prof. Rinpoche visited Hemis Monastery on the second day of the 3rd International Festival of the Ladhak’s Buddhist Heritage at Leh.

• 24th August 2014: Prof. Rinpoche attended the inaugural session of the 3rd International Festival of the Ladhak’s Buddhist Heritage at Leh.

• 8th August 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was one of the chief guests honoring the inauguration of “Divinity in Syllables-An Exhibition of Buddhist Bhoti and Islamic Calligraphy” at the Conference Hall of India International Centre, New Delhi.
• 26th July 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gave a talk on Dolgyal (Shugden) to the students and staff of TCV School Suja, Himachal Pradesh.
• 25th July 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gave a talk on Dolgyal (Shugden) to the students and staff of TCV School Upper, Himachal Pradesh.
• 30th June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gave a talk on Dolgyal (Shugden) to the students and staff of TCV School Gopalpur, Himachal Pradesh.
• 26th June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited for Prof. Krishnanath’s 80th Birthday which was celebrated at Krishnamurti Foundation of India, Bangalore. Rinpoche addressed the audience.
• 13th June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche explained the “Thegchen Sojong” vows during the Vesak Purnima at the Thegchen Choling Monastery.
• 12, 14, 15th June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gave a speech to the public at Deer Park Institute, Bir, Himachal Pradesh.
• 6th June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche had a meeting with the local community’s ‘Friends of Tibet’ at Amur Sanan National Library, and had an interview at the Main Temple, Elista, Kalmykia Republic.
• 4th to 5th June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche had a meeting with Mr. Alexey Orlov, Head of the Kalmykia Republic at the White House. Prof. Rinpoche gave a speech at the Kalmyk State University on Acharya Nagarjuna’s “Letter to a Friend” at the conference hall, main temple, Elista. He also attended a press conference.
• 3rd June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche reached Elista, the capital city of Kalmykia Republic via Moscow from Ulan-Ude.
• 2nd June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche visited the temple of the Holy Body of Khenpo Lama Itigelov. In the evening, he delivered a public lecture on “Philosophy, Faith and Meditation in Tibetan Buddhism” at the Russian Drama Theatre, Ulan-Ude.
• 1st June 2014: Prof. Rinpoche visited the important shrine and stupas at Shene Buussa village. In the evening he addressed the public on “Philosophy, Faith and Meditation in Tibetan Buddhism” at the Business Lounge, Ulan-Ude.
• 31st May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche attended the worship of the Nagas at Lake Baikal and on the same day he gave a talk on Buddhist meditation with the members of the Green Tara Buddhist community at Baikal.
• 30th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche participated in the Roundtable conference on “Buddhism in the West” and “Russian-Mongolian Buddhism Studies: Experiences and Prospects” organized by the International Conference of the Institute for Mongolia.
• 29th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited to International Conference of the Institute for Mongolia, where he delivered a speech on the topic: “Scientific Evidence in the Theory and Practice of Buddhist Meditation”.
• 28th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche delivered a talk: “Challenges Faced by Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan Community in the Modern World” at the International Conference of the Institute for Mongolia.
• 24th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche attended the governing body meeting of the Ayur Gyan Trust at IIMT Groups of Colleges, Ganga Nagar, Meerut as the Chairperson.
• 20th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited for the inauguration of Prasthan Ashram, Pathankot, where he delivered a speech and had a Question and Answer session with the press.
• 18th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche telephonically attended the Question and Answer session on the ‘Intention of Buddhism Meditation’ which was held by a group of medical doctors and teachers from New Mexico, USA.

• 12th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was interviewed on the topic “The Middle Way Approach” by DIIR, CTA, Dharamshala.

• 3rd May to 6th May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche had a dialogue with Michael Mendizza (Film Maker, Author, Photographer, and student of Jiddu Krishnamurti) on “Understanding of Krishnamurti’s Teachings from the Buddhist Perspective” at Dharamshala.

• 1st May 2014: Prof. Rinpoche inaugurated the late Ven. Lobsang Gyatso Memorial Library, bestowed the degree to graduates, released the books and delivered a speech, during the 13th Graduation Day of the CHTS, Sarah.
• 25th April 2014: Prof. Rinpoche commenced teaching on ‘Ratnavali’ at Deer Park Institute, Bir, Himachal Pradesh.
• 19th April 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited as a chief guest to attend the debate on “Bapa Phuntsok Wangyal’s Contribution” and “About Tibet’s Future” at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Gangkyi. He also gave a speech on the “Middle Way Approach” to the audience.
• 4th April 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gave a talk on the late Bapa Phuntsok Wangyal’s contributions. Bapa Phuntsok Wangyal expired on 30th March at the last day of a prayer session, 2014.
• 2nd April 2014: Prof Rinpoche was invited to a press conference for the launch of the television serial “Buddha” which is telecast at Zee TV. He also gave a speech to the audience.
• 26th March till 15th April 2014: Prof. Rinpoche gave a teaching at Gyuto Tantric Monastic School from some selected texts from Buddhism.
• 14th to 16th March 2014: Prof. Rinpoche delivered talks to an international audience, on the “Economics of Happiness” at Bangalore.
• 2nd March 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited to the Inaugural Session of the International Conference on Dharma Dhamma tradition.
• 25th to 26th February 2014: Prof. Rinpoche delivered his talks on “Buddhist Philosophy and World Peace” and “Relevancy of Buddhism in the Modern Age” in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• 9th January 2014: Prof. Rinpoche delivered a speech about education at the Lower TCV School in Dharamshala.
• 5th to 7th January 2014: Prof. Rinpoche was invited by Gyudme Tantric Monastery’s School of Snowland Tibetan Studies. The Rinpoche also gave a discourse on ‘Letter to a Friend’ (Shetrin) at the school, to an audience of 700.
• 23rd December 2013: Prof. Rinpoche visited Lha Charitable Trust at Ahimsa House to give a lecture on Buddhism and non-violence to Lha’s cultural exchange student group from Mexico.
• 21st to 22nd December 2013: Prof. Rinpoche attended the workshop of the Dandi Salt Satyagraha Memorial Project at IIT Mumbai, where he gave lectures and awarded certificates to the sculptors.
• 18th to 20th November 2013: Prof. Rinpoche gave a lecture on “The value of University Education” at the University of Barcelona, Spain. He also visited with the Tibetan Community.
• 13th November 2013: Prof. Rinpoche delivered a lecture to the medical faculty of the Mainz University, in Germany.
• 11th November 2013: Prof. Rinpoche gave a talk on Impulses from a Buddhist perspective, for the Research Project. The participants were researchers, professors, PhD candidates and special guests from the Academy of World Religion.
• 10th November 2013: Prof. Rinpoche had an informal meeting with the Tibetan Community in Germany, where he delivered inspiring lectures at the Tibetan Center in Hamburg.
• 5th November 2013: Prof. Rinpoche talked to the staff and students of Peton Mewon Tsuklag School, Gangkyi, HP, India, about the aims of the basic education policy adopted by the Exile Administration, and about the importance of taking personal responsibility.
• 22nd to 27th October 2013: Prof. Rinpoche visited Bodh Gaya and Delhi to deliver lectures during the Kagyur Translation Workshop. To create awareness, he gave a symposium on translating the Buddha’s words, and preserving a priceless legacy of India.
• 18th October 2013: Prof. Rinpoche visited the CM of Arunachal Pradesh and addressed the public, gave teachings and interacted with students.