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300 word information on tathagata tsal

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Ravangla, Sikkim, India, 25 March 2013 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama had been invited to Sikkim to consecrate the colossal 128 foot hammered copper statue of the Buddha, which he had earlier named Tathagata Tsal, at Ravangla. This morning under sunny blue skies he was escorted beneath a ceremonial yellow umbrella from the new guest house where he is staying down one long flight of steps and up another to the base of the statue.There he ceremonially cut the ribbon and opened the doors into the large chamber beneath the throne that has been elaborately decorated with fierce deities on the inner walls and scenes from the Buddha’s life on the outer walls. He examined the paintings admiringly before taking his seat on the throne and, accompanied by Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, conducted the ritual of consecration. They were soon joined by Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and shortly afterwards by the Governor, H.E. BP Singh. Final prayers were said and auspicious rice thrown outside in view of the statue, followed by a ritual circumambulation.

statue.There he ceremonially cut the ribbon and opened the doors into the large chamber beneath the throne that has been elaborately decorated with fierce deities on the inner walls and scenes from the Buddha’s life on the outer walls. He examined the paintings admiringly before taking his seat on the throne and, accompanied by Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, conducted the ritual of consecration. They were soon joined by Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and shortly afterwards by the Governor, H.E. BP Singh. Final prayers were said and auspicious rice thrown outside in view of the statue, followed by a ritual circumambulation.The dignitaries gathered in a pavilion below the statue, but high above the crowd, where the Chief Secretary Mrs R Ongmu gave an exuberant welcome address. His Holiness was invited to release a book about the Tathagata Tsal. The Chief Minister, Mr Pawan Chamling then addressed the assembly, welcoming His Holiness and the Governor as well as all the other guests. He especially thanked His Holiness for naming this project Tathagata Tsal and for taking the time to come and conduct the consecration. He pointed out that the Sikkimese people have long lived in harmony and many faiths are upheld here in a state with 328 Buddhist gompas, 318 Hindu mandirs, 74 churches, 7 mosques and 2 gurdwaras. He hopes that the new Buddha statue complex will attract pilgrims from far and wide. He stated that his government bases its policy on Buddhist values, is committed to supporting the State's various religions and inculcating positive values in the people. He made a point of mentioning that, in accordance with His Holiness’s advice, a library and study centre have been established within the statue complex.

Answer 2

The Buddha Park of Ravangla, also known as Tathagata Tsal, is situated near Rabong (Ravangla) in South Sikkim district, Sikkim, India. It was constructed between 2006 and 2013 and features a 130-foot (40 m) high statue of the Buddha as its centerpiece. The site was chosen within the larger religious complex of the Rabong Gompa (Monastery), itself a centuries-old place of pilgrimage. Also nearby is Ralang Monastery, a key monastery in Tibetan Buddhism.

The statue was consecrated on 25 March 2013 by the 14th Dalai Lama, and became a stop on the 'Himalayan Buddhist Circuit'.The statue of the Buddha marks the occasion of the 2550th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha. This statue was built and installed in the place through the joint efforts of the Sikkim government and its people. The Buddhist circuit of this park was built here under a State government project, for boosting pilgrimage and tourism in the region. The Cho Djo lake is located within the complex, surrounded by forest.
The people of Ravangla built this appealing Buddha Park which has the most gorgeous statue of Sakyamuni Buddha which can be seen crystal clear from all sides of Southwest Sikkim near Ravangla and from a few areas of West Sikkim. It is an alluring park for visitors to enjoy ample peace with spacious pathways for soothing strolls as well as picturesque surroundings.

The added tinge of a Buddhist conclave and a museum meditation centre make the place all the more impressive. You have more hidden surprises enclosed in the park. The life of Gautam Buddha is depicted in two different manners within a gallery constructed in spirals. A lake called Cho-Dzo is guarded by forests on all sides. The Park has a divine touch to it as the site chosen for its establishment was Rabong Gompa Monastery, an age-old place for holy expeditions.

The ideal time to set foot into this lovely park is from April to June but for the snow lovers, September to November is perfect to get an awesome view of the snow-covered Himalayan mountains as well as the colourful flowers doting the Park, which shall leave you speechless.

The entry fee per person is INR 50 and the timings are 9 am to 6 pm

The following Do’s & Dont's can make your trip to Tathagata Tsal enjoyable
The DO's
Maintain decorum and utilities of the park.
Take permission before taking any photographs of people.
Dispose your waste properly.
Wear modest clothing.
The DONT's
Avoid loud music and unnecessary noises.
Avoid throwing stones or littering the surroundings.
No smoking / drinking allowed within the premises