𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍,𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 (𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫) that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of our perfect and most supreme teacher, Buddha Shakyamuni was observed here today. In other Buddhist traditions, this occasion is known as Buddha Purnima, Vesak, or Buddha Day, based on a different lunar calendar. The prayer session was conducted at the prayer hall temple and attended by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche and all the monks of the monastery.

Also on this special occasion, we pray for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama all the holy Gurus of all traditions, for the survival and spreading of Buddha’s teachings in the minds of all sentient beings, and for world peace. 

On 9th June 2022, Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Drepung Gomang Monastery, Mundgod as part of the final leg of his visit to five Southern Tibetan Settlement in India.  He was received by the monastery's abbot H.E. Khen Rinpoche, Discipline Head, Chant Master, and the administration officials at the Prayer hall temple, escorted to the Prayer hall temple where he paid obeisance to the holy throne, idols, and stupas. A thangka was presented to the special honored guest by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche on behalf of Drepung Gomang Monastery and all its monks.

On 9th June 2022, Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Drepung Gomang School. He was received by the School Principal and the board of directors. Kungo Sikyong visited classrooms where special summer classes for lay students were going on. School Principal Geshe Gelek presented a brief report on the school. A thangka was presented by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche to Sikyong Penpa Tsering on behalf of Drepung Gomang School and the management.

From 15th May 2022, Drepung Gomang School starts one month Summer class for the lay students of the settlement. Every year, Drepung Gomang School (Dre-Gomang Cultural association) organize free Summer classes during School Summer Holiday for the lay student of the settlement where they are taught Tibetan grammar, literature, history, calligraphy, and Buddhist Philosophy besides basic Buddhist religious studies.

Hon’ble MP Rajya Sabha and Convener, All Party Indian Parliamentary Forum for Tibet (APIPFT) Shri Surjeet Kumar make a visit to Drepung Gomang Monastery and had an audience with His Eminence Khen Rinpoche and the board of directors of the monastery on the 18th May 2022. A thangka was presented to Shri Surjeet Kumar as a souvenir by H.E. Abbot on behalf of Drepung Gomang Monastery for his great support of the Tibet cause. His Visit to the monastery was accompanied by the Chief Representative officer, South Zone CTA and Mundgod Tibetan Settlement officer, CTA. 

On the 12th of May 2022, in the presence of His Eminence Khen Rinpoche, the annual exam result for the years 2021-2022 was declared by Drepung Gomang School, and those who have excelled in the exams were honored at the prayer hall temple, the felicitation ceremony attended by H.E. Abbot, Discipline head, chant master, directors of administrative and planning office, school and association members. The rank holders of each class were honored with small gifts as tokens of appreciation for their academic achievement and hard work. Drepung Gomang Monastery extends hearty congratulation to all those who excel in their annual exams.

Extensive prayer ceremonies are conducted here for three days (from 29th April) at the Prayer hall temple of Drepung Gomang Monastery, attended by His Eminence Khen Rinpoche, tulku/lamas, Geshes, and common monks. The monks congregated at the Prayer hall prayed for the long healthy life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, for spontaneous fulfillment of His Holiness wishes, for the truth of Tibet's cause to prevail, for peace and harmony in the world, and for healing and recovery/rehabilitation of all those affected by the pandemic and War, also for the well being of all our spiritual master/teachers and dedicated benefactors of the monastery.