Spiritual leader Dalai Lama
Bengaluru: A delegation of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Saturday met chief minister DK Shivakumar to discuss arrangements, including security, for the Dalai Lama ’s proposed visit to Bylakuppe in Mysuru district in Dec. The 14th Dalai Lama is scheduled to arrive at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe for an extended stay of nearly two months. Jigme Tsultrim, CTA’s chief representative in Bengaluru, met Shivakumar at his official residence. The meeting was attended by Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement officer Gawang Tenzin, public relations officer Kunga Yeshi, Lhampo Monastery administrator Kachen Lobsang Setan, general secretary Nawang Lobsang and Tenzin Norgyal.
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