Practical Advices for Attending H.H. The Dalai Lama's Teachings in India
During public teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in India you are advised to bring the following items: a
cushion, a FM radio, a cup, and a sunhat. Given the security checks that take place at the teaching venues, as
little else as possible should be brought to the teaching venue.
The cup is for Tea which is given through out the talks. H.H. The Dalai Lama loves to have tea with everyone!
The FM Radio is to hear the teachings which are given in Native Tibetan and translated via the Radio into English.
You will need a ear phone or head set, so as not to disturb the other participants.
Registration:
In general, all teachings in India are free and open to the public.
Please note the following! This is one main reason we arrive a few days before the teachings actually start!
For teachings in Dharmsala, you will need to register in person at the Tibetan Branch Security Office in
McLeod Ganj (near Hotel Tibet), preferably three to four days before the teachings begin. For
registration, you will need to bring 2 passport size photos along with your passport.
There is no advance registration service. People attending the teachings are responsible for their own board and
lodging. Arthur is taking care of our lodging, but we must register ourselves, he will help us and guide us along with
our Tibetan Guides.
Seating
Seating is usually reserved on a first come - first serve basis. In the West, seating for public events is in most
cases designated by your ticket and seat number. In India, seating for teachings is usually on the ground. The
conventional practice amongst Tibetans is that you take your seat on the first day of a series of teachings, mark it
with your cushion or piece of cloth, and thereafter, keep to that same seat for the duration of the teachings. This is
how Tibetans have traditionally avoided hassling with each other over who sits where every day. So, following the
old adage. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, it seems reasonable to suggest that when among Tibetans, do
as the Tibetans do. Usually, people come to the teaching venue 1 or 2 days before the teaching begins to reserve
their seating space. For people requiring translation services, there is a designated area at the teaching venue.
Arthur will take us to the sitting areas, and there are some wonderful cafés where we will meet before
and after each teaching. The members of our group are free to choose their own sitting areas, as
suites their nature. There are some areas with chairs and some outside areas, as well as lots of floor
space. It is hard to get a lot of seats right next to each other. So we will have an easy to meet location
for meeting before and after the talks..and to have some great Tibetan Food and Tea!
Translation
His Holiness teaches in Tibetan. Therefore, on most occasions when His Holiness is teaching in India an effort is
made to provide simultaneous translation into English. If you wish to listen to the translation, you are advised to
bring a FM radio. Headphones are a must since you do not want to disturb the majority of listeners nearby, who
may not be listening to the translation. Although the quality of the signal varies according to the local conditions,
you can often improve reception by changing the angle and position of the antenna of your radio, which is often
incorporated in the headphone lead.
Protection from the Sun and the Weather
His Holiness makes a point of encouraging those who are sitting in the hot sun to cover their heads in order to
protect themselves. Similarly he advises people to use umbrellas or take shelter should it rain. It is therefore
useful to carry a hat or visor and/or a small umbrella depending on the local weather conditions at the time of the
teaching. Shoes Tibetans tend to keep their shoes on when they are sitting on the ground, or at least keep them
on until they sit down. Taking your shoes off and carrying them in your hand through a crowd sitting on the ground
means that you are carrying your shoes right in front of people's faces, which most people prefer to avoid.
Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy the teachings. Please let us know if we can be of any service in
fulfilling this wish!
During public teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in India you are advised to bring the following items: a
cushion, a FM radio, a cup, and a sunhat. Given the security checks that take place at the teaching venues, as
little else as possible should be brought to the teaching venue.
The cup is for Tea which is given through out the talks. H.H. The Dalai Lama loves to have tea with everyone!
The FM Radio is to hear the teachings which are given in Native Tibetan and translated via the Radio into English.
You will need a ear phone or head set, so as not to disturb the other participants.
Registration:
In general, all teachings in India are free and open to the public.
Please note the following! This is one main reason we arrive a few days before the teachings actually start!
For teachings in Dharmsala, you will need to register in person at the Tibetan Branch Security Office in
McLeod Ganj (near Hotel Tibet), preferably three to four days before the teachings begin. For
registration, you will need to bring 2 passport size photos along with your passport.
There is no advance registration service. People attending the teachings are responsible for their own board and
lodging. Arthur is taking care of our lodging, but we must register ourselves, he will help us and guide us along with
our Tibetan Guides.
Seating
Seating is usually reserved on a first come - first serve basis. In the West, seating for public events is in most
cases designated by your ticket and seat number. In India, seating for teachings is usually on the ground. The
conventional practice amongst Tibetans is that you take your seat on the first day of a series of teachings, mark it
with your cushion or piece of cloth, and thereafter, keep to that same seat for the duration of the teachings. This is
how Tibetans have traditionally avoided hassling with each other over who sits where every day. So, following the
old adage. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, it seems reasonable to suggest that when among Tibetans, do
as the Tibetans do. Usually, people come to the teaching venue 1 or 2 days before the teaching begins to reserve
their seating space. For people requiring translation services, there is a designated area at the teaching venue.
Arthur will take us to the sitting areas, and there are some wonderful cafés where we will meet before
and after each teaching. The members of our group are free to choose their own sitting areas, as
suites their nature. There are some areas with chairs and some outside areas, as well as lots of floor
space. It is hard to get a lot of seats right next to each other. So we will have an easy to meet location
for meeting before and after the talks..and to have some great Tibetan Food and Tea!
Translation
His Holiness teaches in Tibetan. Therefore, on most occasions when His Holiness is teaching in India an effort is
made to provide simultaneous translation into English. If you wish to listen to the translation, you are advised to
bring a FM radio. Headphones are a must since you do not want to disturb the majority of listeners nearby, who
may not be listening to the translation. Although the quality of the signal varies according to the local conditions,
you can often improve reception by changing the angle and position of the antenna of your radio, which is often
incorporated in the headphone lead.
Protection from the Sun and the Weather
His Holiness makes a point of encouraging those who are sitting in the hot sun to cover their heads in order to
protect themselves. Similarly he advises people to use umbrellas or take shelter should it rain. It is therefore
useful to carry a hat or visor and/or a small umbrella depending on the local weather conditions at the time of the
teaching. Shoes Tibetans tend to keep their shoes on when they are sitting on the ground, or at least keep them
on until they sit down. Taking your shoes off and carrying them in your hand through a crowd sitting on the ground
means that you are carrying your shoes right in front of people's faces, which most people prefer to avoid.
Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy the teachings. Please let us know if we can be of any service in
fulfilling this wish!
Teaching in Dharamsala (H.P.), India from October 1 to 5:
His Holiness will give teachings on Thirteen Deities Vajra Bhairawa Initiation (Jigjey Lha Chusoom Wangchen),
Commentary on Fifty Stanzas for Cultivating Spiritual Friends (Lama Ngachoe Drelwa) & Exposition on Root
Infractions (Tsatoong Namshay) at the request of the Bliss & Wisdom Monastery of Taiwan.
To Learn More Please Visit The Dalai Lama's Web Site
His Holiness will give teachings on Thirteen Deities Vajra Bhairawa Initiation (Jigjey Lha Chusoom Wangchen),
Commentary on Fifty Stanzas for Cultivating Spiritual Friends (Lama Ngachoe Drelwa) & Exposition on Root
Infractions (Tsatoong Namshay) at the request of the Bliss & Wisdom Monastery of Taiwan.
To Learn More Please Visit The Dalai Lama's Web Site
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