Praying for world peace and communal harmony, His Eminence Yongzin Ling Rinpoche consecrated Lhakang Tashizgang monastery on September 15 in Wakha.

The monastery was built at a cost of ₹2 crores 20 lacs in 5 years. The money was raised through donations from devotees of entire Ladakh and Kullu, Manali, Khunnu and others. 

Highlighting the principle of Buddhist philosophy, His Eminence Syabje Ling Rinpoche urged devotees to imbibe the true ethics of Buddhism and to act upon them to lead a happy and healthy life.
 
His Eminence also stressed people to work for the strengthening of the values of secular amity besides to lead a life of virtue and compassion. 
 
Feroz Ahmad Khan, CEC, Kargil, Leh extended warm welcome to His Eminence in Kargil and gracing the inaugural ceremony of the festival.
 
He lauded the commitment and dedication of the committee members and other stakeholders for ensuring completion of the monastery.
 
Highlighting the significance of Ladakh as an example of communal harmony and mutual co-existence, Feroz Ahmad appealed people to work towards strengthening these age-old ancestral traditions to pass them on to the next generation in their true essence.
 
Colourful cultural programmes were also presented by the villagers of Wakha, Mulbekh, Bodh Kharboo, Sapi and adjoining villages as well as the artists of J&K Cultural Academy. 
  
 Er Phunsog Tashi, EC Zanskar Affairs; Muhammad Ali Chandan, EC Health; Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, DC, Kargil; Dr Vinod Kumar, Superintendent of Police Kargil; Eminent head lamas of various monasteries; religious head and many other were present.