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Sikyong Penpa Tsering Visits Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Highlights Concerns Over Declining Enrolment
Varanasi: On 7 August 2025 at 12:30 PM, Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) in Varanasi. Sikyong was warmly welcomed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, Registrar Dr. Sunita Chandra, along with heads of academic departments, section heads, faculty members, and students of the Institute.
Later that afternoon, Sikyong visited several spiritual and cultural sites in Sarnath, including the Lhadhan Chotrul Monlam Chenmo, the Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Vajra Vidya Institute, Orgyen Samye Chokhor Ling Monastery, and Yulo Kodrol Dolma Lhakhang.
Following the visits, Sikyong held an interactive meeting with student representatives from various campus bodies at CIHTS, including the Student Welfare Association and the Mess Management Committee.
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