![]() ![]() ![]() He noted that yesterday, the summit had heard about the different Buddhist traditions that have evolved in different parts of the world. Ven Dr Dhammapiya opened the morning’s proceedings by welcoming His Holiness, the venerable guests and members of the audience. To his right sat Most Ven Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero (Sri Lanka), Most Venerable Abhidhajamaharahthaaguru Sayadaw Dr Ashin Nyanissara (Burma), His Holiness 43rd Sakya Trizin, Khöndung Gyana Vajra Rinpoché (Tibet), His Eminence Padma Acharya Karma Rangdol (Bhutan), His Eminence Kyabjé Yongzin Ling Rinpoché Tenzin Lungtok Thinley Chöphak (Tibet) and Ven Dr Dhammapiya (India). To His Holiness’s left on the daïs sat His Eminence Rev Khamba Lama Gabju Choijamts Demberel (Mongolia), Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa (Tibet), Ven Bhikshu Dhamma Shobhan Mahathero (Nepal), and Most Ven Thich Thien Tan (Vietnam). Next, he greeted the various Buddhist dignitaries he was joining on the stage as he made his way to his seat, but before he sat down, he saluted members of the congregation gathered in the hall. His Holiness walked onto the daïs and bowed before a statue of the Buddha set up there. The congregation rose to their feet when he entered the room. The Summit organizers had provided a golf-cart to carry His Holiness to the auditorium. New Delhi, India - When His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at the Ashok Hotel, venue of the Global Buddhist Summit 2023, this morning, he was welcomed by Dr Abhijit Halder, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and Ven Dr Dhammapiya, Secretary General IBC.
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