Kashag to Conduct Special Prayer for China Quake Victims

Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 2:07 p.m.

Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche and members of Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration express sadness for the victims of the devastating earthquake, that jolted southwestern parts of China on 12 May 2008
Dharamshala: In a press statement released today, the Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration said: "We are shocked to learn through the world media that a devastating earthquake erupted in southwestern parts of China on 12 May, killing thousands of people and destroying millions worth of property."

"In this hour of Chinese national tragedy, our heart goes to brothers and sisters of the people of China and pray for an early recovery from the shock and difficulties that they have gone through," the statement noted.

Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche said: "My colleagues in the Kashag, Central Tibetan Administration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, join me to express our sense of great sorrow for the loss of lives and properties. We pray that may Three Jewels give courage and strength to the people of the affected areas to face this daunting natural calamity with ease."

"A special Buddhist prayer ceremony will be conducted at the main Buddhist temple in Dharamshala for those who faced an unexpected death in this earthquake," Kalon Tripa added.