gangtok, May 24: Om Prakash Mathur on Sunday attended the Reception of the Sacred Kudung of Late H.H. Kyabgon Dodrupchen Rinpoche at Deorali Chorten Monastery in Sikkim, joining monks, spiritual leaders, dignitaries and devotees in one of the most significant Buddhist religious observances held in the state this year.
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| Om Prakash Mathur pays homage during the Reception of the Sacred Kudung of Late H.H. Kyabgon Dodrupchen Rinpoche at Deorali Chorten Monastery in Sikkim on Sunday. (Image: DIO Gangtok) |
According to an official press release issued from Raj Bhavan, the sacred proceedings commenced in the morning from Tsamkhang at Lukshyama following elaborate traditional Buddhist rituals and ceremonial prayers. The Governor paid homage to the revered Nyingma spiritual master and offered prayers for universal peace, compassion, harmony and the well-being of humanity.
A grand traditional Buddhist procession accompanied the Sacred Kudung - the holy mortal remains of the late spiritual leader - from Tsamkhang to Deorali Chorten Monastery with full religious honours. Monks, devotees and followers participated in the solemn procession amid continuous chanting of sacred prayers and rituals associated with Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
The Sacred Kudung will subsequently be ceremonially enshrined in the monastery’s golden relic stupa in accordance with established religious customs and spiritual practices of the Nyingma sect. The Government of Sikkim had earlier described the event as a “profoundly sacred and historic occasion” for the state and the global Buddhist community.
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Speaking on the occasion, Governor Mathur stated that the life and teachings of Late H.H. Kyabgon Dodrupchen Rinpoche were dedicated to humanity, peace, spiritual awakening and compassion. He said the Rinpoche’s wisdom and blessings would continue to guide and inspire generations across Sikkim and the world.
The ceremony was attended by Sonam Lama, Tenzing Lamtha, senior Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leaders, monks, state government officials and a large gathering of devotees from different parts of Sikkim and neighbouring regions.
Late H.H. Kyabgon Dodrupchen Rinpoche was regarded as one of the most respected spiritual figures of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, with followers across India, Bhutan, Nepal and several countries around the world.
