China News Service, Beijing, November 5 (Li Hanxue and Xing Liyu) The 16th "Toramba" Senior Title Award Ceremony for Tibetan Buddhism was held on the 4th at the China Tibetan Buddhist Institute of the Xihuang Temple in Beijing.
Thirty-three students from the Nyingma, Benbo, and Gelug schools of Tibetan Buddhism successfully completed their studies after three years of hard work, and obtained the diploma of the Advanced Class of the Advanced Buddhist Academy of the Chinese Tibetan Language Department.
Among them, 32 students passed strict qualification review, scripture examination, and thesis defense, and obtained the advanced academic title of "Toramba" in Tibetan Buddhism.
The Vice-President of the Chinese Buddhist Association and the Dean of the Advanced Buddhist College of the Chinese Tibetan Language Department, Jia Muyang Living Buddha, will issue graduation certificates to graduates and academic certificates to those who have obtained the advanced academic title of "Toramba".
Zhukang Tudengkezhu Living Buddha, vice chairman of the Chinese Buddhist Association and consultant of the Senior Buddhist Academy of China Tibetan Language Department, presented the honorary certificate to outstanding students.
Representatives of graduate students said that the title of "Toramba" is not only an honor, but also a responsibility and spur. We will keep in mind the instructive teachings of General Secretary Xi Jinping and follow the principles of "politically reliable, religiously attainable, and morally competent". “Serve the public and play a role when it’s critical,” continue to study intensively, actively practice and promote the core values of socialism, be an active practitioner of patriotism and religion, and promote the adaptation of Tibetan Buddhism to the socialist society, and maintain the unity of the motherland. A staunch defender against national division.
Zhukang Tudenkezhu said that Tibetan Buddhism should thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping’s thoughts on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and conscientiously study and implement the spirit of the Seventh Central Tibet Work Forum and the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee. Study the history of the Party, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, and the history of the relationship between Tibet and the motherland, establish a correct view of the country, history, nation, culture, and religion, and continue to strengthen the view of the great motherland and the Chinese nation , Chinese culture, the Chinese Communist Party, and the identification of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
He emphasized that the Tibetan Buddhist community should consciously adhere to the direction of Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism, take the initiative to play the role of representatives, abide by the "four standards", be a leader in patriotism, love religion, guide believers, and serve the society, and make contributions to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The due contribution of religious circles.
After the awarding ceremony of the academic title, according to the traditional Tibetan Buddhist rituals, the winners of the advanced academic title of "Toramba" of Tibetan Buddhism collectively worshipped the 11th Panchen Lama Erdeni Choekjeb.
According to statistics, up to now, the number of Tibetan Buddhism "Toramba" senior academic titles has reached 240, covering 6 sects of Tibetan Buddhism, covering Tibet and various religious sects of Tibetan prefectures and counties in the four provinces.
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