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Losar 2126 (1999)
Worldbridges Tibet
Main Ceremony and Public Address
Video of the Ceremony
and public address
 
After the Tsetor puja, His Holiness moved to the prayer hall of Tsuglag Khang (the Main Temple) and began the official Losar ceremony. Hundreds of invited guest and dignitaries watched the ceremony from insided, while thousands listened from the courtyard surrouning the Temple.  The ceremony included offerings to His Holiness, dance performances, and a ritual debate between monks.  As they debate theological points of Buddhist scripture, each participant emphatically claps at the conslusion of his remark.
     Following this ceremony, HIs Holiness walked to the balcony overlooking the courtyard and greeted the reverent crowd.  Many people kept their hands clasped in prayer position and only hesitantly glanced at the man many regard as a living Buddha. Looking at His Holiness is actually a recent phenomenon - in former times this would have been unheard of in Tibet.  His Holiness' address was filled with smiles, encouragement, and humor.  He told people to enjoy this day of celebration and joked about not drinking too much chang (Tibetan wine) or letting the Thukpa noodles overflow. Following the address, people lined up for more than an hour to make traditional offerings of kahtas (white linen scarves) on the throne where he had sat - now considered sacred on account of his recent presence.
As early as 4:30a.m, people began filling the temple grounds - many 
prostrating repeatedly where the ceremony would be held
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The Main Ceremony
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Monk clapping after making a point in ritual debate
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A young dancer sneaking a peek at His Holiness
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Blessing an offering.  In the background is a 2 meter  pile of khabtse.
His Holiness' Public Address
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People lining up after the ceremony to place khatas and 
other offerings where His Holiness had sat.
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