Recently the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang journeyed to the remote Sharchukhul Monastery in Ladakh for the consecration of a new shrine and a restored temple.

On August 8, immediately after the inauguration of the new stupa at Tserkarmo Monastery, His Holiness traveled to Jangthang, the eastern area of Ladakh bordering with Tibet, escorted by security police provided by the state government. He arrived at Sharchukhul Monastery, which is one of the three main monasteries of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage in Ladakh. On August 9, His Holiness and Togden Rinpoche, together with many other lamas performed the consecration for a new Dharmapala shrine and statue.

On the following day, the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang visited Tangtse Temple, which is one of the oldest Drikung Kagyu temples in Ladakh. The temple houses a very important statue of Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage. It is considered one of the oldest statues of Jigten Sumgon. Since the temple itself is very old, the local people have renovated the building. As it is located on a rock hill, it took eight years to complete the renovation. Accompanied by many Rinpoches and lamas, His Holiness performed the consecration of the renovated temple and the famous statue. The two-day consecration was performed on the basis of the Puja of Chakrasamrava.

On the ensuing day the inauguration ceremony for the temple took place. Many official guests and people from all over Ladakh attended the function. After lunch, there was a performance of diverse cultural songs and dances from the local people of different villages.

In the morning of the subsequent day, the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang gave teachings on the Fivefold Path of Mahamudra, followed by the Long Life empowerment and teachings. Around five thousand people gathered for the empowerment and the blessing.

On August 14, His Holiness paid a visit to Shayok Temple and consecrated the newly built 21 statues of Tara. The next day, the Drikung Kyabgon gave Phowa teachings and returned to Phyang Monastery.

On August 17, His Holiness visited the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies as a chief guest for the national seminar on the Contribution of Buddhism to Indian Culture. The Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang addressed the participants as a guest of honor. On August 21, His Holiness visited Lamayuru and other Drikung Kagyu monasteries in western Ladakh.