General Information for All Participants of the 25th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo
 

• “Respect for and protection of the environment” is one of the key issues of the 25th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo. All participants are respectfully requested to observe all related rules and co-operate with Monlam staff.

• All teachings given by the Gyalwang Karmapa during the ceremonies and the Five-Fold Mahamudra Course will be translated simultaneously into Hindi, English, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean. Please bring your own FM radio with earphones and do not use mobile phones for reception, as they can interfere with the transmission of radio signals.

• Because of the great number of participants and the limited space in front of the Mahabodhi Temple, members of the sangha will be given priority in seating arrangements. In addition, areas immediately adjourning various small stupas will be closed off and kept clear as a sign of respect and in an effort to preserve historical relics. To facilitate the flow of ritual procedures and to respect the dignity of the sangha, lay participants are requested not to enter the seating area of the sangha. A small area will be reserved for members of the Friends of Kagyu Monlam on a first-come-first-served basis daily. When this area is full, please find a seat in one of the unreserved areas. Your co-operation and understanding in this will be greatly appreciated.

• When Monlam events are in progress, participants should remain seated and refrain from taking photos or videotaping to avoid disruption of ritual procedures and to keep good order.

• Due to new enhanced security procedures set by the Indian authorities, the security check will be much tighter this year during the Kagyu Monlam and Gyalwang Karmapa’s teachings. Please bring a minimum with you − passport, wallet, small bag, FM radio, earphones.

• During the Monlam period, those who wish to have an audience with Gyalwang Karmapa can collect an application form from the Registration Unit (first floor, Mahayana Guest House) or the Service Unit (first floor, Tergar Monastery), and having completed it, return it to either unit to schedule an appointment. Because of the extremely tight schedule, all applicants will be put in groups for audience, so you may wish to pre-arrange your group before submitting your application.

Additional Information for Non-Indian Citizens and Non-Residents

• You will need photocopies of your passport details and your Indian visa, as well as passport-size photographs for registration, audience application form etc. so we suggest you bring three (3) of each.

• Group leaders should prepare a list of names for their group including passport details, passport number, nationality, issue and expiry date of passport, Indian visa number and expiry date. If members of the group are Friends of Kagyu Monlam, they should also note the Member ID No and contact details. They will need four (4) copies of this list.
   

　

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