Leh gets its first public green space at Choglamsar
The Leh city of Ladakh on Monday received its first public green space with the inauguration of the restored and redeveloped Choglamsar Protected Forest, on the banks of the River Indus.
The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, on Sunday, ceremonially laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction of Chowkhang Vihara in Leh, Ladakh.
The site is set to become a renewed spiritual centre rooted in the timeless values of wisdom and compassion. Completion of the project is expected within five years.
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The event, a moment of profound spiritual significance for the region, drew a large gathering of religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members.
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Upon his arrival at the Chowkhang Vihara, the Dalai Lama was received by the President of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Chering Dorjay Lakruk, along with other key members of LBA, the LBA youth wing and residents.
The reception featured traditional Ladakhi music and ceremonial offering of Khattaks, symbolising a warm welcome. The ceremony was attended by a list of distinguished guests, including Chief Executive Councillor Tashi Gyalson, Executive Councillors of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and other prominent figures from across Ladakh.
Following the ceremony, the Dalai Lama extended his visit to the Dharma Centre at Choglamsar, where he delivered a special address to those present, further blessing the community with his compassionate teachings.
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