Tawang, Dec. 4 -- Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the first ever International Conference on Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, the Sixth Dalai Lama born here in Tawang.

Sharing the details in a post on X, he said, "Tawang, the birthplace of His Holiness the Sixth Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, today becomes the centre of a global academic dialogue on his cultural, historical, and spiritual legacy. The first-ever International Conference began with the sacred Mandala offering. Born in 1683, in the 17th century, His Holiness continues to inspire humanity through his timeless teachings, poetry, and compassion. May the light of the Sixth Dalai Lama guide humanity forever."

In another post he said, "Offered prayers...