In June 2006, more than forty lamas from the Gelug lineage gathered at the Norbulingka Institute in Dharamsala at the invitation of Lelung Rinpoche. They met to discuss the Geden Phacho Bhucho project, an initiative by Lelung Rinpoche to ensure the preservation of the unbroken chain of teaching transmission. This historic event was attended by the Prime Minister of Tibetan Government in Exile (Kalon Tripa), Professor Samdhong Rinpoche.
Group portrait of participants in Geden Phacho Bhucho conference. More than forty lamas from the Gelug lineage attended the event in June 2006
The beautiful Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan Culture in Dharamsala was the venue for the June conference about the preservation of the Gelug lineage
Lelung Rinpoche and Gelug lamas at the opening ceremony of the Geden Phacho Bhucho Conference in June 2006
Gelug masters at the Geden Phacho Bhucho conference. Pictured here left to right are Jangtse Choejee, H.H. Gaden Tripa, and H.E. Shrtse Choejee. More than 40 lamas attended along with 50 guests
The conference room at Norbulingka Institute in Dharamsala, India, which hosted the Geden Phacho Bhucho event
Lelung Rinpoche presents the aims of the project at the conference on Geden Phacho Bhucho. The project is attempting to prevent any breakage in the Gelug transmission lineage and ensure its longevity for future generations
Participants listen attentively to the presentations at the Geden Phacho Bhucho Conference
Lelung Rinpoche (right) meets with the Gelug parliament member, the Tibetan Secretary of Culture and Religion, and representatives of Gelug monasteries in Dharamsala at the newly inaugurated Geden Phacho Bhucho Preservation Centre