May 25: His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the monks of the Central Monastic Body have arrived in Tashichhodzong, their summer residence. The tradition of maintaining a summer and a winter residence goes back 400 years to the time of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
Upon arrival in Thimphu this morning, His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the Central Monastic Body were received by His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck at the Lingkana Palace. His Royal Highness also offered Soelja Dresi to His Holiness the Je Khenpo and monks of the Zhung Dratshang.
Also present were Their Royal Highnesses Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck and the Chairman of the Royal Privy Council Chenkyab Dorji.
Following a brief stop at the Lingkana Palace, His Holiness and the central monastic body proceeded towards the Tashichhodzong.
At the Tashichhodzong, His Holiness was received by the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, the Opposition Leader Tshering Tobgay, the National Assembly Speaker Jigme Tshultim, the Chairman of the National Council Namgay Penjore, cabinet ministers, and parliamentarians.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the Central Monastic Body left the Puna-Dewa-Chenpoi-Phodrang yesterday making a night halt at the Simtokha dzong in keeping with the age old tradition. En-route to Tashichhodzong this morning, thousands of people lined along the way to receive blessings from His Holiness and the sacred relics.
The tradition of maintaining a summer and winter residence was introduced by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founding father of Bhutan in the early 17th century.
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Upon arrival in Thimphu this morning, His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the Central Monastic Body were received by His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck at the Lingkana Palace. His Royal Highness also offered Soelja Dresi to His Holiness the Je Khenpo and monks of the Zhung Dratshang.
Also present were Their Royal Highnesses Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck, Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Ashi Kezang Choden Wangchuck and the Chairman of the Royal Privy Council Chenkyab Dorji.
Following a brief stop at the Lingkana Palace, His Holiness and the central monastic body proceeded towards the Tashichhodzong.
At the Tashichhodzong, His Holiness was received by the Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Y. Thinley, the Opposition Leader Tshering Tobgay, the National Assembly Speaker Jigme Tshultim, the Chairman of the National Council Namgay Penjore, cabinet ministers, and parliamentarians.
His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the Central Monastic Body left the Puna-Dewa-Chenpoi-Phodrang yesterday making a night halt at the Simtokha dzong in keeping with the age old tradition. En-route to Tashichhodzong this morning, thousands of people lined along the way to receive blessings from His Holiness and the sacred relics.
The tradition of maintaining a summer and winter residence was introduced by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founding father of Bhutan in the early 17th century.
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