H.E. Kyabje Tingkey Gonjang Rinpoche received an invitation letter from Dasho Tshering Tobgay, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bhutan, to attend the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025.On 6th November 2025, Kyabje Rinpoche, accompanied by Dr. Hissay Wangchuk Bhutia, Research Officer / Assistant Director, as Liaison Officer from the Ecclesiastical Department, along with Dungsay Tenpai Nyima and monk attendants from Gonjang Gonpa, reached Thimphu, Bhutan.
On the evening of 7th November 2025, Rinpoche had an audience with His Majesty the King of Bhutan, Miwang Chogyal Chenpo Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the 5th Druk Gyalpo and the Royal Family at the Royal Residence.
On 8th November 2025, Kyabje Rinpoche visited Buddha Park, where a mega Gyashi Puja was being held. Rinpoche along with Dungsay Tenpai Nyima made offering and prayered for the well being of Skkimese people and all the sentiment being. Thereafter, Rinpoche visited the Tashichhoe Dzong Fortress.
On 9th November 2025, Kyabje Rinpoche participated in the Global Peace Prayer in the Nyingma tradition and presided along with the following high-ranking Rinpoches:
1. H.E. Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
2. H.E. Drubwang Thegtse Rinpoche
and other revered masters.
Kyabje Rinpoche is scheduled to return to Sikkim on 13th November 2025.
