Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced that the first-ever international conference on the Tibetan spiritual leader, the sixth Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, will be hosted in December this year.
The landmark conference is being organized under the guidance of Ven Tengyur Rinpoche and the state’s Karmik and Adhyatmik Affairs (DoKAA) Department.
Calling it a “historic moment,” CM Khandu emphasized that the event will bring together faith, culture, and scholarship in the birthplace of the revered spiritual figure.
“We are going to create history and be part of it,” Khandu wrote in a post on X, during his ongoing visit to Tawang.
The chief minister highlighted the global significance of Tsangyang Gyatso, who is celebrated for his spiritual wisdom and poetic works, and stressed the importance of sharing his story with the world.
“The world knows little about His Holiness the Sixth Dalai Lama. It is now our duty to let the world know about his life, his philosophy, and his timeless words,” Khandu said.
Scholars from across India and abroad are expected to attend, aiming to rediscover the enduring legacy of the spiritual luminary born in Tawang.
Khandu described the upcoming event as a proud moment for the region, stating, “A historic moment for Tawang, where faith, culture, and scholarship unite.”
During his visit to Tawang, Khandu also reviewed the activities of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the district. He held discussions with Tawang district BJP president Lhundup Chosang and representatives from the Lumla, Tawang, and Jang mandal units, alongside Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu and district in-charge Gumjum Haider.
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The international conference in December is expected to position Arunachal Pradesh as a center of Buddhist cultural heritage and academic distinction, opening a new chapter in the global recognition of Tawang.
