Interfaith program, Leh (Kashmir) branch, 2005

The Dalai Lama inaugurated the event
The Dalai Lama inaugurated

Organized by Ven. Bhikku Sanghasena, Leh branch chairman.

25 August, 2005

 

Around 400 specially invited delegates from India and abroad attended. Five delegates from member group IALRW (Japan) also attended this grand program on the banks of the Indus River.

Thomas Mathew with Dalai Lama
Thomas Mathew with the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama attended and delivered an inaugural speech in which he shared his thoughts about interfaith & the responsibility of religious leaders for a just and peaceful world.

Thomas Mathew presents IARF to the Dalai Lama
Thomas Mathew presents IARF to the Dalai Lama

 

 

Leaders of religious groups in Leh participated with great enthusiasm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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