LEH: In yet another proud moment, His Eminence Nawang Chamba Stanzin, Thiksay Khenpo Rinpoche has been awarded the Padma Shri on Wednesday night.
Thiksay Khenpo Rinpoche is the incumbent head of Thiksay Monastery. He is the 9th reincarnation of Jangsem Sherab Zangpo, a contemporary disciple of Lord Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Thiksay Rinpoche has given countless teachings and initiations to the public in Ladakh and particularly to the monks of Thiksay Monastery and has undertaken many essential initiatives such as the establishment of a Common Kitchen to offer free meals to the monks and health care facilities through the Cultural & Welfare Society of the monastery. He also served as Member of Parliament from 1999 to 2002 in Rajya Sabha (Upper house), Government of India.
"Heartiest congratulations & Tashi Delek to H.E Kushok Thiksey Rinpoche for getting conferred with the prestigious #PadmaShree Award. This is indeed a moment of pride for us & a much-deserving recognition of his exemplary services. My best wishes."
-CEC @tashi_gyalson pic.twitter.com/Q4DylfSaxw
— LAHDC LEH (@LAHDC_LEH) January 25, 2023
The government on Wednesday announced the recipients of the prestigious Padma Award, ahead of the 74th Republic Day. A total of 106 people have received one of the highest civilian awards in their respective fields, the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri.
