Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Applauds Work of Library of Tibetan Works and Archives on its 55th Anniversary

Dharamshala: The 55th anniversary of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) was commemorated at the Sikyong Hall of the Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala on 11 June 2025.

The inaugural event was graced by Chief Guest Sikyong Penpa Tsering and Special Guest Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Kyabje Kirti Rinpoche, along with other distinguished guests.

Among the dignitaries in attendance were Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, Justice Commissioner Dawa Phunkyi, Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi, Public Service Commissioner Karma Yeshi, Auditor General Tashi Topgyal, and members of the Standing Committee of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.

The event featured a video of the LTWA director led staff’s audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, as well as a video message from Kyabje Samdhong Rinpoche.

Also in attendance were current and former staff and students of the LTWA, celebrating 55 years of the institute’s commitment to preserving and promoting Tibet’s unique language, religion, and culture....