H.E. Khen Rinpoche Geshe Jigme Gyatso, Geshe Monlam Gyatso (Chief Administrator) and Ven. Geshe Tenzin Choklang (Khentrul Rinpoche) attended the International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and the Challenges of Modernity” at Ulan-Ude, The Republic of Buryatia on August 17-19 as per the invitation extended. After the event, His Eminence visited the monasteries in the Republic of Buryatia, Tuva Republic, and the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation. Courtesy meeting with H.E. XXIV Pandito Hambo Lama Damba Ayusheev, Mr. Vladislav Khovalyg Chairman of Republic of Tuva, Venerable Yelo Rinpoche, abbot of Datsan Rinpoche Bagsha, other abbots and heads, members/authorities of the respective monasteries/temples and Govt. Officials. Warm welcome was extended to His Eminence by the invitees. In the final stage of the trip, His Eminence Khen Rinpoche, Chief Administrator, and Kushok Kentrul Rinpoche visited our dharma center and other temples/centers in and around Moscow. More photos on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/drepung.gomangmonastery.9
