Geshe Damcha ceremony for the new Tsokram, kyabchu and Dhoram for the year 2021 was held at the prayer hall temple of the monastery presided by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche. This year, on September 21st, 13 monk staff who have been serving the monastery in various capacities with great dedication, for so many years were honored with Geshe titles by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche. A senior monk and long-time serving member of the Himalayan Buddhist Association, Venerable Gen Chosphel Sopa was honored with Geshe Kyabchu title by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche for his dedication, hard work towards the preservation of Buddhist culture, religion, and language in the Himalayan region of India, and many years of association with the monastery. Also on this auspicious day, the first Indian to be honored with Geshe title at Drepung Gomang Monastery in exile, Ven Tenzin Lhabsum, an Indian monk from IBD, Dharamsala was honored with Geshe title by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche.
Drepung Gomang monastery extends its heartfelt congratulations to all new Geshes of 2021 and extends gratitude to all for many years of dedicated service.