BENGALURU/LEH: Khen Rinpoche Geshe Nawang Sangay, Abbot of Gyudmed Tantric University, Gurupura, Mysuru District, was conferred the Award for Communal Harmony by the Karnataka State Minorities Commission, Government of Karnataka, on the occasion of International Minority Rights Day at Devaraj Urs Bhavan, Bengaluru.
The Commission recognised his outstanding contributions as a distinguished Buddhist scholar and his tireless efforts in promoting communal harmony, interfaith understanding, and peaceful coexistence.
The award was presented by B. S. Patel, Hon’ble Justice, Lokayukta of Karnataka, in the presence of Nissar Ahmed, Chairman of the Commission, along with MLAs, Commission Members, and religious leaders.
Geshe Nawang Sangay has trained over 2,500 monks and continues to serve society through Buddhist education and spiritual leadership. Venerable Vassetho Bhanteji of the Mahabodhi Society and other religious leaders blessed the programme.
On the occasion, Jikmet Wangdus Jyothi, Member, Karnataka State Minorities Commission, congratulated Geshe Rinpoche and thanked the Government of Karnataka and the Selection Committee for recognising his invaluable service.
This honour marks a proud moment for the Buddhist community, reaffirming the values of unity, compassion, and communal harmony.
