January : 10th January 2024: The Office of Dean Students’ Welfare, Central University of Jammu in collaboration with LADAKH PHANDAY TSOGSPA organised a workshop on “Spirituality and Education”. The chief guest of the event was His Eminence the 8th Choekyong Palga Rinpoche. The event was graced by the Prof. Sanjeev Jain Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu. Sh. Parshotam Kumar Dadhichi, President, Sanatan Dharam Sabha , J&K. Dr. Chhering Tandup, Ladakh Phanday convenor Jammu were also present in the event. The welcome address was given by Dr. Ritu Bakshi, Dean Student’s Welfare Central University of Jammu. She welcomed all the dignitaries and stated that such events are the need of the hour and we should continue to collaborate on such things in future also and after that Parmeet ji gave introduction of LADAKH PHANDAY TSOGSPA organisation and he stated that it is working on Seva, Sanskar and Ekta. The NGOs is committed for providing health care centres in far flung areas, telepathy, mental health programmes and preservence of our National Integration. As a mandate of Viksit Bharat@2047, a video showcasing the road map of Viksit Bharat was played. Sh Parshotam Kumar Dadhichi, President, Sanatan Dharam Sabha, J&K, in his address talked about the role of spirituality in education.
His Eminence the 8th Choekyong Palga Rinpoche, in his enlightened address emphasized that we need to balance our academic education and spirituality. He further motivated the audience to practice meditation and peaceful ways to make our life happy. He also shared his deep concern towards increasing suicidal cases, drug abuse and depression. After that question and answers session was also done where the faculty and the students interacted with Guru Ji. Professor Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Central University of Jammu thanked the chief guest His Eminence the 8th Choekyong Palga Rinpoche for his valuable insights. He further added that integration of science, education and spirituality is road map for youth towards Viksit Bharat @2047. Dr. Chhering Tandup, Ladakh Phanday Tsogspa Convener Jammu, presented a formal vote of thanks to all the dignitaries for making the event successful. Many participants from different disciplines attended the mega event. The programme was concluded with the National Anthem.
