09 February 2008
CTA mourns death of Minling Trichen Rinpoche
(Phayul) Senior officials of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in Dharamsala mourned the death of Kyabje Minling Trichen Rinpoche, the ceremonial head of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, by offering prayers. Kyabje Minling Trichen Rinpoche, the 11th Mindrolling Trichen passed away at the Mindrolling Monastery in Dehra Dun, India. He was 78. As a mark of respect, the departments and offices of the Administration remained closed, following an hour-long prayer session. Senior officials of the CTA, including the Chief Justice Commissioner, the Kalon Tripa and members of the Kashag, and monks from the Nechung Monastery attended the ceremony in the Gangchen Kyishong to offer prayers of condolence.