Our New Temple

Palden Tashi Drepung Gomang Monastery

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet dedicated the new Palden Tashi Drepung Gomang Temple on December 7, 2002 at a ceremony attended by dignitaries and guests from all over the world.  Following the dedication His Holiness gave a teaching for ten days on Je Tsong Kapa's commentaries on Nagarjuna's Treatise on Emptiness. Many high lamas and thousands of monks were present at the ceremony and teachings.
 

Sacred Image of Shakyamuni Buddha Inside Temple

His Holiness and Chief Guests at the Dedication Ceremony

His Holiness Entering the Temple	. Geshe Lharampa Tsultrim Phuntsok Khen Rinpoche Offers the Mandala

Monks Leaving the Temple After a Teaching	Cultural Dance Performed After the Ceremony

The old temple was too small to accomodate the overgrowing population of Drepung Gomang Monastery.  Monks were required to sit outside in the hot sun or rain as they chanted and participated in teachings and ceremonies.
 

Monks Sitting Under Tree and Canopy to Protect Themselves from the Sun The Old Temple is the Small Building Behind the Tree

Monks Working to Construct the New Temple

November 25, 2001	April 27, 2002