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Padmapa Fellowship Kalaktang Key Issues and Operational Areas, Major Activiities & Achivements

Operational Districts: West Kameng

Operational States: ARUNACHAL PRADESH

AchieveMents: 1. INTRODUCTION Arunachal Pradesh sprawling over an area of over 83,743 sq km (of which around 70,000 sq km lies in the lap of the Himalayas) is a unique region of India - situated at the far end of India’s North-East. West Kameng and Tawang districts are originally known as Mon Region, are situated in the extreme western fringe of Arunachal Pradesh. The region has a distinct geographical entity which is strategically important for the security of the state of Arunachal Pradesh in particular and nation in general. The region shares international border with Tibet (China) in the north and Bhutan in the South. West Kament district is inhabited by Monpa along with other tribes like Shertukpen, Bugun, Miji, Aka etc. While the Tawang district is exclusively home for the Monpas’. Besides from different name , ther are similar in their social and cultural lifestyle. For instance traditional dresses and ornaments etc. traditional songs and similar in their languages can also be seen. The regions have tremendous scope for development of power, tourism, horticulture etc but there has not been focused attention. Only after Chinese aggression in 1962 the importance of the region was felt by the Government Kalaktang is in the extreme western fringe of West Kameng District that comes under BADP sharing the International Border with Bhutan in the west and National border with Assam in the South. 2. BACKGROUND: The land of Mon is popularly known as the birth place of Khandro Drowa Zangmo(Dakini) of 7th century as in mentioned in her biography. During 8th century Lord Padma Sambhava visited this monyul Kyid-mo-jong (Happy Valley) and guided us.“Ka-La-Thang”- Now Popularly known as Kalaktang There was a king Gyelpo Kala Wangpo of Mendrolgang during 6th century . He used to go hunting in the in the thang means the valley. It was his favourite spot where he loved to spend most of his free time. He also married a Dakini Khandro Drowa Zangmo. The very valley -Thang is named after the King Kala Wangpo. Hence, the name Kalaktang means the valley of king Ka La Wangpo. The story of khandro Drowa Zangmo is published in many different languages and also movie have been made in many countries like Bhutan, Tibet(China). Even today the story is being narrated by the elders to their young ones. Geographically Kalaktang Circle shares the international border with Bhutan in the West and national border with Assam in the South. Under the Guidance of H.E. Sonam Lodre Rinpoche and hard work of Sri. Dorjee Tsering (G.B. Samphung Vill.) and Lama Sonam Yeshi Wangdi. TAK-TSANG Nyepa Vejra Ling Gonpa is been build along with the cliff of the mountain where any monks can go on retreat. Ngagyur Sangchen Pema Woedling Gonpa also have a small Buddhist school was established by H.E. Bhuli Rinpoche and Sri Dorjee Tsering G.B. Of Samphung for the benefit of local and preservation of heritage and culture as the Samphung Village has been performing Bardo dance(Monastic Dance) since 45 years. Under Ven. Lama Sonam Yeshi Wangdi and Gen Sithar Wangdi both is graduate from Ngagyur Drodull Tsang Chen Shedra(Bhutan), 25 Residential monks and many non-residential from different villages use to come there and receiving teaching. For conservational point of view of Buddhist Religion as we are very near BTC (Boro Territorial Council), Assam. They are trying to convince our local people for Christianity and it could hamper our heritage and culture. As, all our Monpa’s culture is a gift of Buddhism. 3. Need and significance (i) As every year there is a mass gathering in the area for performing Shiddhi Dung Drub from our nabouring country Bhutan as well the local public of the area for their participation in this Religious act etc. (ii) As per the customary practice of the Buddhist Communities of this area every household has been under the religious obligation to send at least one of their children to monastery for nun-hood. These novices are given both the general and theological education in the monastic school. (iii) Since Cultural and Educational Rights are the Fundamental Rights conferred by the Indian constitution upon its citizens, which states that all minorities, religious or linguistic, can set up their own educational institutions in order to preserve and develop their own culture. Hence, the Government and civil society must also facilitate these novice Buddhist Monks with educational facilities towards fulfilling its constitutional obligations along with the similar facilities for destitute. (iv) Kalaktang is situated in the backward, tribal and border area resided by the Buddhist minorities and backward scheduled tribes. Here large chunk of rural population is reeling under the burden of poverty. Hence, people in the rural areas of Kalaktang have least access to educational opportunity. Hence, they must be provided with special assistance by the civil society for their educational and cultural upliftment. 4. Aims : Values of traditional art and culture are gradually being eroded by modernization and the so-called westernization. And the day is not far, if corrective steps are not taken well in time, when we will have completely severed ourselves with the age-old traditional cultural heritage. The aims of the school is in no way opposed to modernization or advancement in field of science and technology, but rather to make use of the advance knowledge in science and technology to further the cause of preservation of art and cultural heritages of our country. One cannot afford to lose our links with our rich cultural heritages. Therefore, the proposed school will play an important role towards preserving our culture, tradition, literature etc. 5. CONSTRAINTS : PADMAPA FELLOWSHIP, This association is a non-profit organization and its objectives are to: a) Coordinate and administer the development, management and sustenance of Ngagyur Sangchen Pema Woedling Gonpa, its events and associated institutions and activities. b) Sustain and continue the tradition of providing opportunities for education, study and practice of Buddhism and its traditions along with the modern education which is essential in today’s livelihood. c) Raise funds, make investments and manage the assets of Ngagyur Sangchen Pema Woedling Gonpa and its associated institution and activities. d) Organize Kurims (Puja), prayers, other religious events, Social service education for the well being of all the mankind. e) Promote, encourage and facilitate the continued advance of Buddhism through Wang, Lung, Thri ceremonies, Lectures and Seminars, Buddhism meditation and retreat centers and through establishment of religious institute and study centers. 6. Location of the Project The project Proposed for Construction of Cultural cum community Hall is located at Sumbrang of Samphung Vill. Kalaktang which is 08 kms from Kalaktang town with the objective of educating the Buddhist novice monks and general public of the area Kalaktang and other. 7. Conclusion: With the road map of the project school outlined above, it is expected to fulfill the education and cultural needs of the Buddhist community of Kalaktang Circle in particular and monks of Himalayan Region in general and shall be instrumental in creating education and cultural awareness among the people of the area and state.