HH brings calm to the nation

Quake : Je Khenpo’s Televised Address 30 September, 2011 - Addressing the nation in a rare televised address last evening, His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Chhoeda, said the zhung dratshang is performing kurims all across the country for the safety and wellbeing of the people and the country, following the September 18 tremors.

Appearing on TV for about half an hour, His Holiness also put to rest the recent rumours of another impending earthquake. “Even scientists can’t predict earthquakes and it’s only by having faith and praying to our protective deities that will save us from natural disasters,” His Holiness said.
“I also urge all the people to recite Mani (dedicated to Chenrezi) and Badza Guru Dungdrups (dedicated to Guru Rinpoche), Nungneys (fasting) and conduct other kurim,” His Holiness said. “Earthquakes come without any warning and can cause damage within a few seconds.”
A press release from His Holiness’ office stated that His Holiness the Je Khenpo is performing a special kurim at the Tashichhodzong, and the Dorji Lopon had been conducting purification and sanctifying rituals for the nangtens, lhakhangs and dzongs damaged by the earthquake.
Special rituals are also being performed at the Punakha dzong and the Pangrizampa monastery in Thimphu. “Recitation of the Kanjur, Jigten Wangchuk prayers and other prayers to appease Bhutan’s protecting deities and local deities are being held all over the country,” it stated.

Staff Reporter

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