Category: Urgyen Trinley Dorje
Gangtok, August 14: In order to restore Ugen Trinley Dorjee in the seat of Karmapa at Rumtek Monastery, the same being the strong contender for the vacant post of Karmapa after procuring supports from different originations and a larger segment of Buddhist Monk community of the state, the Karmapa Reception Committee along with the Joint Action Committee held a meeting here today at the capital.
Addressing to the press after concluding the board meeting, the four members of the total fifteen members Karmapa Reception Committee namely KT Bhutia representing Rumtek, Gyachen Bhutia from Phudong, NT Bhutia from Ralong and Rinchen Bhutia from Rumtek teached on rally that is to be held at September 26 at the state’s capital Gangtok demanding restoration of Ugen Trinley Dorjee in the vacant post of Karmapa, the same being passed today with absolute majority at the very meeting.
Further it is learned of the rally to be converted into a mass gathering yet the venue for the same is yet to be finalized. The route for the rally is marked from Indira Bya Pass gradually all over the capital wherein almost fifty thousand supporters from all the four district of the state irrespective of caste and religion is all set to participate.
However KT Bhutia informed of new resolutions to be passed for future advancement after concluding down of the proposed rally. The positive impact of the rally may even lead delegations of Joint Action Committee along with members of Karmapa Reception Committee to Delhi for discussing the concerned issue with the high level leaders therein, he added.
The today’s meeting had decided to approach Chief Minister of the state Pawan Chamling along with Governor of the state Balmiki Prasad as guest appearance at the proposed gathering. The Meeting had also decided to submit the memorandum, both to CM and Governor demanding restoration of Ugen Trinley Dorjee as the Karmapa of Rumtek Monastery at the earliest, it is informed.
