Under the supervision of H.E. Khen Rinpoche, discipline Head, Chant master, and examination committee, the monk's memorization test is being conducted from 19th Sept to 21st September at the Prayer Hall temple of Drepung Gomang Monastery. Monks pursuing monastic academic and curriculum are required to give exams to be promoted to the next class.
Chanzoe at the monastery literally means 'treasurers'. On 17th September 2022, Monks above 18 years of age voted for 9 chanzoes that will take administrative charges from 1st April 2023. The board of directors of the monastery is elected by the monks for a three-year term. The responsibility of finding funds for the monastery for various welfare projects and providing three-time meals, medical allowance, etc., and running day-to-day chores of the various branches of the monastery falls on their head.
As per the invitation extended by Shedrub choekhorling, Saleve, France, Two of our Geshe-la i.e., Geshe Lharampa Ngawang Sopa and Geshe Lodoe Jimpa have officially joined Shedrub Choekhorling, Saleve France where they will be assisting the Center in religious affairs. Established in 2010 on Mont Saleve, Haute-Savoie, 30 minutes from Geneva, it obtained legal status of the congregation by the Ministry of the Interior in September 2013. Inaugurated by His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama on August 12, 2011, the name 'Shedrub Choekhorling' meaning 'The Dharma Wheel Garden for Teaching and Practice' was bestowed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Two Geshe las were received well at the Geneva airport by the members of Shedrub Choekhorling.
From Aug 16-18, as per the directive from Gelug International foundation, the learned text teachers of the monastery comprising H.E. Khen Rinpoche, H.E. Khensur Rinpoche advised the novice monks on the importance of “ monks ordination vows and the practice of Monks vows/rituals associated with sojong, yarney and gaie' at their respective teaching hall/rooms/quarters.
Venerable monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery participated in the Amritam Gamaya-spectacular international festival of Music and Dance at Bengaluru, under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture and in collaboration with Kalakshetra Foundation, Banyan Tree on 6th August 2022 as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' of Government of India, commemorating 75 years of Indian Independence.
Geshe Lharampa Jamyang Gedun and his two assistants took charge from 14th July. Gegu, or the discipline head, is one who is responsible for the overall discipline of the monastery. He will be assisted by chapres (discipline assistants) The tenure of the Gegu and the assistants is for one year. After every one year, new Gegu (discipline head) is elected by the monks, whereas the two Chapre (the assistants) are not elected members, but are appointed on a rotation basis from the 16 khangtsens. Gegu (discipline head ) is changed annually on the 16th day of the fifth month of Tibetan Lunar Calendar).
Three-day Annual Mahakala Prayer (Gonpo Drupsul) was conducted from 14th July. Discipline Head, Chant Master, tulkus and Geshes attended the prayer at the prayer hall temple. Mahakala is the official deity protector of Drepung Gomang Monastery. The prayer for the long healthy life of His Holiness the Great XIVth Dalai Lama and all the spiritual teacher and master, also well being of all the benefactors, for the success of the monastery's continuous work to benefit all sentient beings.