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His Eminence the 17th Karmapa's Speech
At the 40th Anniversary of TCV
at the Closing of the Athletic events
Oct 26th, 2000
The assembly of Arya
Sanghas, all the learned students and staff members of the TCV, likewise
all the respected honored invited guests, and all the local and those
who came from the outside, today I wish to pay my sincere Tashideleg on
this 40th anniversary of Tibetan Children’s Village School. Generally
I am also similar to you young students who are undergoing the educational
process, it is therefore, I cannot give the most effective and beneficial
advice to you, however as I was asked by the director, I will take this
opportunity to speak.
It is well known
that this land of Tibet, was predicted by the Shakyamuni Buddha and it
is also the divine land of Avalokitesvara, which is located at the top
of world and is a nationality, which embodies the authentic dharma history
and cultural identity from several thousand years before. It is not only
that during the period of Songtsen Gampo, many of the common and uncommon
cultural identity has flourished throughout the entire land of Tibet which
is worthy to be proud from any direction and not to feel ashamed of. This
is all due to the gracious kindness of our great translators and Dharmarajas;
we all know this very clearly.
After that there came
several changes of ups and downs, at this time we are facing extreme hardship,
but mainly due to inconceivable sweet compassionate mind of His Holiness
the Dalai Lama and also due to inner strength and courage of the Tibetan
people, while undertaking the process to restore and promote our culture
and tradition, we have been able to built this magnificent TCV school.
As the school is constructed
in such a beautiful way, all the teachers, staff and students should work
hard and study properly so as to become future exemplary figures throughout
the entire world. I also wish to pay my sincere thanks to all of you for
studying Tibetan culture and tradition.
As earlier mentioned,
His Holiness the Dalai Lama had advised, all the TCV staff, teachers and
students have worked thoroughly and efficiently. In the future, I hope
and pray that all of you will continue the effort, other than this I have
nothing else to say.
Finally, I pray that
the divine Avalokesvara, the lotus holder will remain and have a long
life as Amitabha himself and that the Noble beings who hold the various
Dharma lineages, live a long life as firm as a Vajra. Under the shadow
of these great enlightened beings, may all the Tibetan people be happy
and peaceful and may the freedom of Tibet be gained from unexpected obstacles
and win the battle of the dark force of ignorance and manifest through
special intentions and meritorious deeds.
And finally I wish
to thank all the honored guests, assemble of Sanghas, all the staffs,
teachers and students, Tibetans and Indians, and all the lay and ordained
monks, likewise I rejoice in the special determination and magnificent
activities.
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