On July 18, 2026, the auspicious day that marks the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dharma, the teaching on the Four Noble Truths, Guru Vajradhara His Holiness Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa was escorted to courtyard of Palpung Sherabling Monastic College by a traditional procession of lamas carrying incense. As soon as Guru Vajradhara ascended onto the throne, a mandala along with the representations of body, speech and mind, accompanied by the chanting of the auspicious verses, was offered to him, and traditional tea and sweet rice were offered to everyone present. The ceremony continued with a presentation of the Five Excellencies, debates on the five major treatises by the newly appointed khenpos, and a discussion on tantra by the 2026 graduates.

Following that, Guru Vajradhara presented certificates and appointment letters to the new khenpos, acharyas, teaching assistants, and graduates, after which he appointed several new teachers and staff for the Monastic College and assigned responsibilities to the new graduates. Guru Vajradhara graciously gave precious advice and teachings on the importance of cultivating pure perception and unwavering faith in the non-sectarian teachings, and of putting them into practice to the best of one’s ability. He also urged everyone to preserve the pure Buddha Dharma for generations to come by upholding their vows and samayas and cherishing the traditional practices of the lineage.

The graduation and khenpo enthronement ceremony was then auspiciously concluded with the new khenpos, acharyas, and graduates performing a long-life offering to Guru Vajradhara. At the end, everyone present offered a traditional white offering scarf to the freshly appointed khenpos and acharyas.

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