From December 30, 2025, to January 3, 2026, a five-day program was held at Tsopema in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the sacred practice site of Mahaguru Padmasambhava. The program was jointly organized by the Palpung Kinnaur Centre and the Nyingma Gonpa Smiti (Tsopema).

Khenpo Pema of the Palpung Sherabling Monastic Seat delivered teachings and meditation instructions to devoted monastic and lay practitioners from the Himalayan regions of Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul, and neighboring areas on the theme of "Practicing Dharma in Daily Life." The complete curriculum of study and practice was presented in a clear and accessible manner, incorporating introductory explanations, question-and-answer sessions, shared reflections, and guided meditations, thereby integrating both instruction and direct experiential meditation.

On the final day, a concluding ceremony was held, with the SDM of Mandi district, Ms. Smritika Negi, presiding as the chief guest. The program included speeches, a summary report of the activities, a ganachakra feast offering, and cultural performances, bringing the Dharma teaching activities to a most auspicious conclusion.

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