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Press Release from Ecclesiastical Department
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Visit of the 10th Kyabje Tingkey Gonjang Rinpoche to Bhutan.
The 10th Kyabje Tingkey Gonjang Rinpoche visited the Kingdom of Bhutan upon receiving a formal invitation from Mr Ugyen K. Namgyel, Royal Chamberlain, Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, His Majesty’s Secretariat at Tashichho Dzong. The invitation was extended for Rinpoche's participation in the historic consecration and raising of 108 Stupas in a single day at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan.
28th October 2026- Kyabje Rinpoche departed from his monastery and residence, Gonjang Gonpa in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, en route to Bhutan. Rinpoche arrived in the evening at his residence in Thimphu, where he received a warm welcome from his Taiwanese Jindas (patrons), Bhutanese devotees, and family members.
30th October 2026- Kyabje Rinpoche departed Thimphu for 108 Village, Tareythang, Gelephu, arriving at the destination in the evening.
31st October 2026- Rinpoche attended a celebratory Welcome Cultural Programme hosted at 108 Village, Tareythang, within Gelephu Mindfulness City.
1st November 2026- Rinpoche participated in the monumental raising of the 108 Stupas at the East Bank of the Mao River. The process commenced at 3:00 AM (Bhutan Standard Time), marked by the sounding of 58 sets of long trumpets (Radung/dungchen). Remarkably, the entire construction was completed by midday at 12:15 PM.
2nd November 2026- Kyabje Rinpoche attended the formal consecration (Rabney) ceremony of the newly built 108 stupas at the Main Event Site. The historic day concluded with a grand reception hosted by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan at 108 Village, Tareythang.
3rd November 2026- In the morning, Kyabje Rinpoche visited the newly constructed Stupa site to offer prayers for all sentient beings across the six realms, with special prayers dedicated to the welfare of the Sikkimese people and the continued peace and prosperity of Sikkim. Following the prayers, Rinpoche and his entourage departed Gelephu Mindfulness City, arriving at his residence in Babesa, Thimphu, late that evening.
Presently, Kyabje Gonjang Rinpoche is in Thimphu and he will return to Gangtok, Sikkim, in a few days via the Phuentsholing border gate.
Our own Sikkimese Rinpoche, His Eminence Bokar Tulku Rinpoche was also participated in this historic event. Both Sikkimese Rinpoches were seated together at the main official event site. The gathering also provided an opportunity for Kyabje Rinpoche to meet with close Dharma friends and various high incarnate lamas.
During the events at Gelephu, Kyabje Tingkey Gonjang Rinpoche, accompanied by Ven. Sonam Lama, the Honourable Minister for the Ecclesiastical Department, Government of Sikkim, was granted an audience with His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. During this audience, the Sikkimese delegation formally requested His Holiness to bless the state of Sikkim with a sacred visit in the near future.
The 10th Kyabje Tingkey Gonjang Rinpoche visited the Kingdom of Bhutan upon receiving a formal invitation from Mr Ugyen K. Namgyel, Royal Chamberlain, Office of the Gyalpoi Zimpon, His Majesty’s Secretariat at Tashichho Dzong. The invitation was extended for Rinpoche's participation in the historic consecration and raising of 108 Stupas in a single day at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan.
28th October 2026- Kyabje Rinpoche departed from his monastery and residence, Gonjang Gonpa in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, en route to Bhutan. Rinpoche arrived in the evening at his residence in Thimphu, where he received a warm welcome from his Taiwanese Jindas (patrons), Bhutanese devotees, and family members.
30th October 2026- Kyabje Rinpoche departed Thimphu for 108 Village, Tareythang, Gelephu, arriving at the destination in the evening.
31st October 2026- Rinpoche attended a celebratory Welcome Cultural Programme hosted at 108 Village, Tareythang, within Gelephu Mindfulness City.
1st November 2026- Rinpoche participated in the monumental raising of the 108 Stupas at the East Bank of the Mao River. The process commenced at 3:00 AM (Bhutan Standard Time), marked by the sounding of 58 sets of long trumpets (Radung/dungchen). Remarkably, the entire construction was completed by midday at 12:15 PM.
2nd November 2026- Kyabje Rinpoche attended the formal consecration (Rabney) ceremony of the newly built 108 stupas at the Main Event Site. The historic day concluded with a grand reception hosted by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan at 108 Village, Tareythang.
3rd November 2026- In the morning, Kyabje Rinpoche visited the newly constructed Stupa site to offer prayers for all sentient beings across the six realms, with special prayers dedicated to the welfare of the Sikkimese people and the continued peace and prosperity of Sikkim. Following the prayers, Rinpoche and his entourage departed Gelephu Mindfulness City, arriving at his residence in Babesa, Thimphu, late that evening.
Presently, Kyabje Gonjang Rinpoche is in Thimphu and he will return to Gangtok, Sikkim, in a few days via the Phuentsholing border gate.
Our own Sikkimese Rinpoche, His Eminence Bokar Tulku Rinpoche was also participated in this historic event. Both Sikkimese Rinpoches were seated together at the main official event site. The gathering also provided an opportunity for Kyabje Rinpoche to meet with close Dharma friends and various high incarnate lamas.
During the events at Gelephu, Kyabje Tingkey Gonjang Rinpoche, accompanied by Ven. Sonam Lama, the Honourable Minister for the Ecclesiastical Department, Government of Sikkim, was granted an audience with His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. During this audience, the Sikkimese delegation formally requested His Holiness to bless the state of Sikkim with a sacred visit in the near future.
