Second Day: 18th July
The unceasing downpour right from the late night gave some kind of sadness for all the people, from the concerned school heads to the general masses from the neighbouring villages, as to whether the white Tara Empowerment, as consented by Karma pa, would actually be possible or not.People, including those from the neighbouring Tibetan colonies had gathered right from the morning to receive this enpowerment.In the midst of this suspense, luckily,as wished and prayed, at around 10 a.m. when His Holiness Karma pa actually came for the teaching, the rain dissappeared suddenly miraculously like ghosts from enchanter's fleeing.The whole area around the school basketball filled up as he began his prayer.Prior to His Empowerment, he welcomed the people there especially the staff and students of Suja and thanked them for having extended him this invitation.He also told the followers the purpose of receiving this empowerment.After the initiation, the school Director Mr. Ngodup Wangdue la presented the annual report of the school with the minutest details, which was well listened to by His Holiness Karma pa.The actual empowerment lasted for less than an hour.Before the function came to an end, His Holiness Karma pa gave a very kind,loving and inspiring speech for all the students." Education is very important for all the young children.It is through education along with the patriotism, you can do something for your country.You have to realize that education is very important. And if you study only in the presence of your teacher or under somebody's pressure,then you are fooling yourself.If you really think that education is important, then you have to develop true interest and study, irrespective of whether there is somebody looking after you or not.Then its a true learning with full awareness" said the 25 years old Karama pa as he shared his own personal experiences in learning education.With such inpiring speech, the morning program came to an end.
In the afternoon, some of the songs and dances from the recently held Inter House cultural competition was presented to him in the school hall in the presence of all the senior students. In the evening, His Holiness Karma pa paid kind visit to all the classrooms during the evening studies, when students do their self study for about one and half hour. During his vist, he also had an interaction with some of the children in the classes. In in all, he really had a very hectic day here on his second day stay.
Third Day : 19th july
On the morning of the third day, as per program, His Holiness Karma pa visited the Junior section and attended some of the classes. After his visit to the Junior section, he was taken to the school Library, temple, dispensary, kitchen, community center etc. He also attended some of classes in the senior section, especially the calsses of Tibetan teachers and came out fully satisfied.After spending quite a long hour visiting and blessing each and every corner of the school campus, he finally headed towards his room.After lunch, there were long lists of people waiting for His private audience, including exclusive audience for the games committee and school advisory members.Each and every program laid out in the iterinary went successfully. And finally, His Holiness Gyalwa Karma pa Ugyen Trinley Dorje,left Suja to Gyuto at 2.30 p.m. and once again, the students and the staff lined on the either side of the road with scarves in their hands to see off Him. This time unlike the welcome reception, it was a feeling of sadness to see Him leave.
During His three days' stay, both children and the staff members had a very satisfied feelong and nice memories of Him.The memory of him cracking jokes while intereacting with students and students, the memory of him peeping from his room to see the on going football practice, the memory of him waving hands to the children passing through the guest room here and there, memory of him teasing before the cameraperson etc. were some of the things everyone there still talks about and cherish. Through this visit, every body got a very good chance of knowing Karma pa very personally and closely and everybody was left with awe by his personality.Really, this "three days' visit" of Karma pa was really a blessing for all the Sujians and a moment to be remembered and cherished in the history of TCV School Suja.
"Come to learn and Go to Serve" : The superintendent of the Police, Mandi District '09 :
The superintendent of the Police, Mandi District, Mr. Sonal Agnihotri paid a short visit to the school on 13th july at 11.15 a.m. as per the invitation sent to him a couple of weeks by the school administration. It was first time that a man of his calibre ever visited Suja. On his arrival, he was ushered to the school hall, where a function and a cultural program was arranged. The function began with the singing of both the Indian and the Tibetan National anthem. After that the school Director and the principal gave an official welcome speech and offered souvenir to Mr. Agnihotri.After that, Mr. Agnihotri addressed the gathering in such a rhetory and eloquence that everybody there got love with him at the very first sight. Speaking on the occasion, he praised and reminded the Tibetans their fortunes for having such a great and compassionate leader, His Holiness The Dalai Lama.He told the gathering there to put all the good values of Tibetan into action and not merely verbal exercise.For the students, he advised them to study and serve the community.And regarding the petty altercation between the Tibetans and the locals, he advised the Tibetans to put these good qualities of the Tibetans like compassion, Non violence, understanding, simplicity into action. After his friendly speech, he was presented the cultural show which comprised of both songs and dances from the Roof of the world.Finally, a lunch was arranged to him in the school community centre along with the house masters and the school heads.At around 2 pm the superintendent of the Police, Mandi District left Suja and headed for Mandi.
Trunkar Duechen Celebration :6th July '09:
Trunkar Duechen, a celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday is celebrated with great fanfare all across the Tibetan community. Last year, this fanfare was reduced due to the sad happenings in Tibet. This year TCV school Suja celebrated His Holiness' Birthday with the Life long Prayer for His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama who turns 74, from the early morning. The actual function began with the singing of our national anthem. During the function, where all the staff and students of both the sections had assembled, the school Director, the Principal and Mr. Tenzin Choekyab la gave their speeches carrying the history, the purpose and life history of His Holiness. Both the staff members and students offered scarves to the Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and wished Him Happy Birthday.
A group dance ( Gorshaay ) was held in the midst of the smoke risen from the incense burning. A big round was formed and every body participated with great joy.A special lunch and dinner was arranged for all the staff and students. In the evening, the students were shown the popular Tibetan comedy "Migmar la" on the big screeen outside.Every body had a tough time controlling their laugh. So, the great day came to an end with everybody retiring to bed fully satisfied birthday celebration.
| Group Song : | Trisong House |
| 1st Dance : | Songtsen House |
| Duet : | Triral House |
| 2nd Dance : | Trisong House |
| Overall Winner : | Trisong House |