On 7th July 2017 Director Lama Geshe TenDhar took the occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s birthday to present certificates to almost 40 graduates of Tibet Center’s diploma courses.
“Since many years we are successfully working to fulfilll His Holiness’ vision of a more peaceful society!” he said. “I am very happy and proud that in this year alone more than 70 participants have already completed diploma courses and passed their final exams.” Altogether more than 500 diplomas have been issued by Tibet Center in the fields of Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist psychology and traditional Tibetan medicine since 2012.
Tibet Center Institute is an education institute founded by HH Dalai Lama and situated in Knappenberg (Hüttenberg), Carinthia, Austria. It offers education in Buddhist science and traditional Tibetan medicine that is open to  and interesting for participants of all ages and religious affiliations. Visitors come mainly from Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
“I can apply this knowledge in my private as well as my professional life,” said a participant. Especially the new professional training in Tibetan massage is popular among participants.
Mayor Josef Ofner talked about the importance of the institute as a cultural and economic factor in the regaion. “Tibet Center has shown a successful development and brings many visitors to Knappenberg!”
After the presentation of the diplomas His Holiness’ birthday was celebrated, who is the founder of the institute. More than 100 guests had a great time with traditional Tibetan music and good food. Many also presented a traditional Tibetan “katak” (prayer scarf) to His Holiness – even if he was not present in person – and wished him a long life.
The event was concluded with a raffle. Tibetan hospitality at its best!