14/08/2026
August 14, 2026.
Kyabje Rinpoche attended the Learning Showcase Event as the Chief Guest at Drukgyel Higher Secondary School today, upon the request of the school administration.
The event was organized to celebrate, preserve, and promote Bhutanese culture, traditions, and local cuisines. It featured a variety of activities, including Lozay competitions, a Bhutanese traditional fashion show, live cooking demonstrations of local cuisines, an exhibition of traditional artifacts, traditional games, and cultural dances.
After the event, at the request of the school, Kyabje Rinpoche gave teachings to the students on two topics. First, Rinpoche gave a simple introduction to Lord Buddha and Buddhist teachings. Second, Rinpoche spoke about external and internal education.
Rinpoche explained that graduating at the top of the class is external education, but it does not necessarily make someone a good human being. Internal education makes us better human beings by teaching us to respect and remain loyal to our country, Kings, culture and traditions, teachers, religion, parents, and elders.
As a gesture of support and appreciation for the school's efforts to preserve and promote Bhutanese culture and traditions, Kyabje Rinpoche, on behalf of Young Buddhist Association of Bhutan, also offered several gifts to the students through a free lucky draw, including a laptop, an iPad, a smartphone, a smartwatch, and a video game console.