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Gangtok: The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, confirmed his trip to Sikkim. He accepted an official invitation from the Sikkim government this past Saturday. The meeting took place in Gelephu, Bhutan.
Sikkim’s Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs, Ven. Sonam Lama, delivered the request. He met with the spiritual leader alongside Kyabje Tingkey Goenjang Rinpoche. The visit will honor the 45th Parinirvana anniversary of the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa.
The Karmapa discussed the upcoming religious observance with the delegation. During the audience, he offered prayers for the well-being of the Sikkimese people. He also took time to ask about the health of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The Minister is known locally as Golay. The leader stated, "His Holiness graciously accepted the invitation and offered prayers for the peace and prosperity of the people of Sikkim."
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