application

 To,

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Thekchen Choeling

P.O. McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala,

Himachal Pradesh (H.P.) 176219 India.

Subject: Invitation to Inaugurate the Three Days International Conference, 2025, 1pm. (Online Mode), or any congratulatory message. 

Your Holiness,

With profound respect and deep reverence, we, on behalf of Tamralipta Janaswasthya Krishi O Kutir Shilpa Mela, Tamluk, West Bengal, India, cordially invite Your Holiness to kindly inaugurate the Three Days International Conference, 2025, to be held from 26th to 28th December 2025 in Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.

The theme of the conference is:

“Historical Journey of Tamralipta Civilization: Looking for Global Peace.”

This international event is being organized in collaboration with:

* Tamralipta Universal Heritage Association

* Itihas Academy, Dhaka

* Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

* Sanskrit College and University, Kolkata.

* Bodhi-Nidhi Social Welfare Cultural Association, Kolkata.

with the UN Volunteers Program as Associate Partner, alongside other academic and research institutions. Tamluk is a very important Historical Buddhist Archaeological site.

Your lifelong dedication to peace, compassion, inter-cultural harmony, and non-violence resonates profoundly with the vision of this conference. The historical Tamralipta Civilization represents an ancient confluence of spirituality, trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange—values that Your Holiness has tirelessly championed across the world.

We humbly request Your Holiness to kindly grace the inauguration ceremony in online mode at your convenience on 26th December 2025. Your message and blessings would inspire scholars, researchers, and global participants and significantly elevate the purpose of this conference.

We would be deeply honoured if Your Holiness accepts this humble request.

We remain at your service for any further details or technical arrangements required for the online address.

With deepest respect and prayers for Your Holiness’s good health and long life.

Yours in Dhamma

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Dr. Sumanapal Bhikkhu

Lecturer, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Calcutta.

Dipendra Narayan Roy

64th king of Tamluk, West Bengal.

Dr. Kanchan Kumar Bhoumik

Organising Committee

Three Days International Conference, 2025 Tamralipta Janaswasthya Krishi O Kutir Shilpa Mela Tamluk, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India.

 Dear Prof. Dr. Kanchen Bhowmik, 

Thank you for your invitation received today inviting His Holiness the Dalai Lama to inaugurate your Three Days International Conference 2025 being held from 26 to 28 December 2025 in Tamluk, West Bengal. 

Thank you for your invitation. I regret to inform you that His Holiness will not be able to participate in person or virtually. His Holiness is over 90 years old and we are cutting back on all his engagements, including participating in events. We hope you will understand. 

I am happy to convey to you His Holiness prayers and good wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Tenzin Taklha

Secretary

Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

McLeod Ganj

District Kangra, HP 176219

India

Tel: +91-1892-221343/221879

Fax: +91-1892-221813

Website: www.dalailama.com