8th Feb –Vajra Vidhya Institute, Sarnath.
Sarnath, Feburary 8: The Gyalwang Karmapa was accorded a grand reception today upon his arrival in Sarnath.
Vajra Vidhya monks with their Serbangs, Professor Geshe Ngawang Samten the Vice Chancellor and the students of Central University for Tibetan Studies and international devotees lined up on the streets to welcome the Gyalwang Karmapa.
The Gyalwang Karmapa is scheduled to preside over Mahakala prayers and Losar prayers over next few days. His Holiness will be staying here at the Vajra Vidhya Institute for a month and will give the spring teaching after Losar.
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