After its initial launch at Bodh Gaya before the holy blessing and presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and others. The Five Year Pali and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange Program under the South East Asia Office Of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Geluk International Foundation started from Drepung Monastery South India. It has been one of the commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to promote human values, encourage harmony among the world’s religious traditions, and also to create mutual understanding among different Buddhist cultures with closer interaction among the monks. Bhikkhus from Sri Lanka and Thailand visited Drepung Gomang Monastery as the first phase of their stay to interact and learn about the Tibetan religion, culture, and monastic education. The Bhikkus were introduced to the Head Abbot, Library, school, Sangha’s kitchen, science center, monks' dormitories, and main head office explaining the day-to-day function of the Tibetan Buddhist Monastic Institution.
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