Vice-Chairman of the Lumbini Development Trust of Nepal, Dr. Lharkyal Lama, has been conferred with the prestigious religious title of “Mahasadhamma Jyotikadhaj” by the Government of Myanmar. The honour was presented by Myanmar’s Ambassador to Nepal, U Thant Sin, during a special ceremony at Ngagyur Pelyul Ling Monastery attended by dignitaries from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Myanmar.

Dr. Lama received the title in recognition of his continued contribution to the preservation and promotion of Buddhist teachings and heritage worldwide. He also serves as President of the International Buddhist Confederation, a global organisation dedicated to Buddhist studies and archaeological conservation. Dr. Lharkyal Lama, also known as Khenpo Chhime Chhiring, is a noted Tibetan Buddhist scholar from Nepal.