GANGTOK, 16 Jan: National Sikkimese Bhutia Organization [NASBO] has demanded an apology from the Chief Minister, Pawan Chamling for what it has termed a “gross act of callousness” and an attempt to “belittle” Buddhist tradition and culture.
In a press release issued today, NASBO president Sonam Lama Kaleon has accused the Chief Minister of misusing his power during the consecration ceremony of Ngadag Monastery at Namchi, South Sikkim by occupying the “high throne” [Jyu Thri], a seat reserved for monks. He states that other than monks only the Chogyal can sit on the Jyu Thri. Even the Choyin Jindag (benefactor of dharma) sits lower than junior monks attending the ceremony, he adds.
He has further demanded the resignation of Mr. Chamling and the Secretary, Department of Ecclesiastical Affairs for hurting the sentiments of Buddhists across the world.
In a press release issued today, NASBO president Sonam Lama Kaleon has accused the Chief Minister of misusing his power during the consecration ceremony of Ngadag Monastery at Namchi, South Sikkim by occupying the “high throne” [Jyu Thri], a seat reserved for monks. He states that other than monks only the Chogyal can sit on the Jyu Thri. Even the Choyin Jindag (benefactor of dharma) sits lower than junior monks attending the ceremony, he adds.
He has further demanded the resignation of Mr. Chamling and the Secretary, Department of Ecclesiastical Affairs for hurting the sentiments of Buddhists across the world.
