Preparations for the Kalachakra 2017 are underway. The Kalachakra Organising Committee has launched the official websites and hotlines, and has set up arrangements for accommodation, sanitation, medical and transport facilities as well as services to aid pilgrims who are in difficulties due to the withdrawal of Indian currency. In addition, the Tibetan Youth Congress has taken responsibility for the provision of social services for pilgrims on site.
Regarding the Indian cash crisis, the Committee has announced guidelines for attendees. Pilgrims from Tibet who are currently staying in Dharamshala should contact the Tibetan Reception Centre where arrangements are already under way to help them. In the case of the cash shortage in India continuing until January, the committee has requested people to adhere to legal means to cope with any difficulties and asked them to render help to any pilgrims from Tibet who are facing difficulties. They suggested that where possible people should bring US dollars. Arrangements for accepting donations during the teaching by cheque, travellers cheques and card payments are underway.
TYC announced that they will continue with their social services during the Kalachakra
The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), has announced that it will continue with its tradition of providing social services for Kalachakra devotees between December 23 and January 17. 200 volunteers in nine units will provide assistance as required in Bodh Gaya. Two hotline numbers have been set up. The TYC is a non-government organisation campaigning for Tibetan independence.
Kalachakra 2017 is being held at the request of the CTA who announced that the blessing and guidance of the State Oracle Nechung has been received. The CTA’s organising committee is responsible for arrangements.
Kalachakra 2017:
Website: www.kalachakra2017.net or www.kalachakra2017.org
Organising Committee: Tenzin Lungtok +91-9418655398; Ngawang Dorjee +919801863618; Wangchuk Phasur +91-9882694453; Thinly Gyatso +91-8894566999
Tibetan Reception Centre: 91-1892-221307; 91-1892-220077
TYC 24-hour hotline: 7261841877 and 9906827444
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