"9:30 am sharp to kick off LA. Shall send the details once prepared." "Command in the group chat from the Principal."
It was past 7:41 pm when I read the message. Not very late to float my idea because the next day is a big day for all of us. We are staring a new academic year and we must start well, very well and together with good wishes and prayers.
"I replied." "As we are starting a new academic year, what if we make a collective visit to Dratshang in the morning hours to offer our prayers, good wishes and butter lamps. Just a suggestion. Friends can share your thoughts."
"At 7:42 pm, one agreed. Then many agreeing chats followed. All agreed in unison."
"At 7:50 pm, one chat popped up…communicated with Lam Neten. Time fixed is 9:30 am." "Wrote Principal."
"The message relieved me immensely. Because the idea worth sharing."
"I had a peaceful sleep."
"The next day, I headed directly toward the Dratsang and waited for all to arrive."
We set our foot exactly on the agreed time towards the secret altar room for the power and blessing and to sanctify ourselves.
There were few interesting facts I'd like to share out of my happiness. We were received by Lam Neten which is unexpected of such a profile figure. It was not the first occasion I have seen Lam doing such good service. He is an absolute humble person I have ever seen in the whole community. His humbleness is something we must learn in the public service delivery.
In the secret room, Lam floated the idea to offer bowing together. Lam himself led the session, which is unlikely attitude of such position. We were blessed with such an exceptional piece of example. With little hesitation, deep inside I feel uncomfortable because such modesty is quite hard to showcase so spontaneously. It is also a lesson that each public servant must portray such a humble attitude far from being on the rotating chair. This is above the example set for us by the lam himself.
With utmost silence and discipline, we received blessing from the venerable Lam. Such a token of blessing and organization was something unexpected but we had it in the leadership of lam.
The next, we took a seat in front of the secret altar.
After the blessing was over, Lam came down off his seat and gave us a few pieces of advice and lessons.
He thanked us for making a visiting Dratsang at such an important day. This must be the kick start of any good institution. Lam highlighted that school is as secret as any monastery. Therefore he has high regard for schools and teachers. And moments like this are very special and rare.
Teachers are the vast institution who make this world a better place for all. Every single child in life starts with a.b.c.d…& Ka, Kha, gya, nga…to any complexity of humanity all has started from the hand of a teacher. Therefore, the teacher's role is considered so special. We were reminded to continue our secret duties for the benefit of every sentient being now and beyond.
Lam also highlighted, his position today is the sum of all his teachers. Therefore, he always regards all his teachers for being so kind and helpful and resourceful.
We were requested to be one humble human being and continue to serve this nation with integrity and dedication.
Every word spoken by Lam came as humble but with great authority because he meant it for the sake of our innocent pupil who can become the future leader of this country. Our small act of being humble and teaching and showing them goodness and taking them through the right direction can become our own nationhood.
I was thoroughly shaken by the humbleness of Lam for being so authentic and coming down to serve this nation in such leadership is something each one of us should possess, not just for pleasing someone but as a daily habit.
We did not waste an hour session with venerable lam Neten of Tsirang Dratshang on the day of new academic year.
Dignity of a man is not made by his possession and power, but simply by his humbleness.
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