Itanagar, March 16 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Monday that monasteries should evolve beyond places of worship and serve as vibrant centers of education and intellectual inquiry.
Khandu was speaking after the inauguration of key educational facilities at Guru Tenpai Dronme Vidyalaya in the West Kameng district.
"His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, has often emphasized that monasteries should not remain only places of worship, but serve as vibrant centers of education and intellectual inquiry for society," he said.
In this spirit, Padma Shri Guru Tulku Rinpoche has established Guru Tenpai Dronme Vidyalaya in Labau, envisioning it as a place where spiritual wisdom and modern education grow together, the chief minister said.
He said it was an honor to inaugurate the Kelsang Donyoe Tenzing Library and the Sambhota Auditorium and administrative block at the institution.
"It was an honor... to lay the foundation stone for the hostel and additional classrooms to further strengthen the learning environment for students," Khandu said in a post on X.
"May such initiatives continue to nurture wisdom, learning, and character among the younger generation," he said.
In another post, Khandu also unveiled the Dud-Dul Tharpa Ling Lhakang at Jamiri, describing it as a sacred place dedicated to prayer and reflection.
"The name, which translates to 'Place of Liberation that Subdues Negative Forces,' carries a powerful resonance of spiritual protection and clarity," he said.
"May this Lhakang serve as a center of devotion, wisdom, and compassion, guiding devotees on the path of peace and enlightenment for generations to come," Khandu added.