Attendee Tip #9 – Money during the Teachings
Foreign exchange agencies, which convert a variety of currencies, are widely available in India these days, as are ATM’s for your international debit and credit cards. Some ATM’s charge a small fee, and most have a daily withdrawal limit. There are only two ATM’s/banks inside of Bylakuppe settlement – one near Sera Lachi Prayer Hall […]
How are PAP’s issued?
Some of you have been enquiring about why it takes such a long time to obtain a PAP, so we would like to take this opportunity to explain the rather complicated process required to issue a PAP: After you submit your PAP application and supporting documents to the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama […]
Attendee Tip #8 – Meals during the Teachings
During teaching days, morning bread/tea, a simple lunch, and afternoon tea will be distributed to all attendees inside the teaching venue. If you wish to have this food and tea, please bring your own bowl, spoon and tea cup to the teachings. In order to avoid waste and environmental pollution, disposable cups/plates/utensils will not be […]
Schedule update for 25 December
25 December: His Holiness will teach 9am – 11.30am and 1pm – 3pm. NOTE: These timings are confirmed only for the 25th! 26 December – 3 January: Additional information about the daily schedule will be posted on the Schedule page when it is confirmed. Please note that the daily schedule is unlikely to be confirmed until shortly before […]
H.E. Ling Rinpoche arrives in Sera
We are very happy to announce that H.E. the 7th Yongzin Ling Rinpoche arrived safely at Sera Monastery on 15 December. Rinpoche was welcomed in Bangalore by the Central Tibetan Administration (the Tibetan Government-In-Exile) Bangalore Representative and by Members of the Jangchup Lamrim Teaching Organizing Committee. Upon arrival at Tehor Khangtsen in Sera Monastery, Rinpoche […]
Schedule Update
The Jangchup Lamrim Teaching Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that His Holiness the Dalai Lama will arrive in Sera Monastery on 24 December. The 2013 Jangchup Lamrim Teachings will begin, as scheduled, on 25 December – which is both Christmas Day and the 30th Anniversary of the Death of His Holiness the 6th Kyabje […]
PAP Update #4 (15 December 2013)
The Jangchup Lamrin Teaching Organizing Committee is very happy to announce that 95% of the PAP’s for the 2013 Jangchup Lamrim Teachings have now been issued. If you applied for your PAP before 1st October 2013 and have not yet received it, we encourage you to look again for your name on all 10 of […]
Attendee Tip #8 – Travel Assistance from Bangalore and Mysore
For those of you arriving approximately 18 – 24 December into Bangalore and Mysore railway and bus stations (NOT airports), you may look for the Jangchup Lamrim Travel Guides who can assist you in finding transportation to Sera Monastery. The Travel Guides are Tibetans wearing fluorescent yellow vests and carrying official Jangchup Lamrim Badges (light […]
Attendee Tip #6 – Monastery Etiquette
To avoid offending others while visiting the monastery, please be aware of the following inappropriate conduct. Even if you do not intend to be disrespectful, such behavior may appear rude and inconsiderate. 1. Do not remain seated when His Holiness the Dalai Lama enters the prayer hall. Please stand when His Holiness enters the prayer […]
Attendee Tip #5 – Bylakuppe Weather
Bylakuppe is located at an altitude of 790m (2600ft) above sea level. Typical December temperatures are 16°C – 30°C (60°F – 85°F), with very little rain fall. For additional travel tips, see here.