Dalai Lama back in Dharamsala after meeting Tibetans in Karnataka

The 14th Dalai Lama returned to Dharamsala today morning to an enthusiastic reception from local Tibetans, devotees and well-wishers, after a nearly six-week stay at Bylakuppe town in Karnataka, followed by a couple of days in Hunsur.

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At the Kangra airport, the Dalai Lama was welcomed by Speaker of Tibetan parliament-in-exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra (Kalon of the Department of Education), Dharamsala Tibetan Settlement Officer Kunchok Migmar and representatives of various Tibetan NGOs based in Dharamsala.

A large crowd of Tibetans had gathered along the motorcade route at designated points, dressed in traditional robes and holding ceremonial scarves and incense to catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama as his vehicle passed by.

Upon entering his official residence in Tsuglagkhang, another group of Tibetan leaders, including Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Kalon Norzin Dolma, Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi, Public Service Commissioner Karma Yeshi, members of Tibetan parliament-in-exile and secretaries of the Central Tibetan Administration had lined up to receive him.

During his stay in Bylakuppe town, the Dalai Lama had taken part in a series of long-life prayers offered by Sera monasteries, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and the Gyudmed Tantric Monastery. He had also participated in a prayer ceremony for the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Tibet and attended a winter debate session at the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.