Drukpa Nuns Celebrate Self-Empowerment at The Gyalwang Drukpa Awards 2014

Drukpa Nuns Celebrate Self-Drukpa Nuns Celebrate Self- Empowerment at The Gyalwang Drukpa Awards 2014 PR Newswire NEW DELHI, March 20, 2014 Showcasing of Kung Fu Nuns performance and Dragon Dance Drukpa Buddhists showcased the Himalayan Buddhist Tradition, as they celebrated self-empowerment in Delhi's Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. The day was filled with scintillating dragon dance by the Drukpa nuns, breath-taking demonstration by the Kung Fu Nuns, art and photo- exhibition, and some delectable Himalayan cuisine. The event was organised by Live to Love, an international humanitarian organisation. His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, spiritual head of Drukpa Buddhists was the star attraction of the event. He was accompanied by HE Gyalwa Dokhampa, HE Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, and Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. Union Minister Smt Ambica Soni also attended the day-long celebrations. The Gyalwang Drukpa Awards for 2014 were also given out during the function. These awards are given out to organisations and individuals whose vision, inspiration and leadership tackle humanities greatest challenges, and have been inspired by the global philanthropist, the Gyalwang Drukpa himself. This year's awards were given out four distinguishing women persona of our times - Smt. Sterre Sharma, internationally renowned artist who has been working selflessly with the slum dwellers of Shadipur Depot Area through her organisation Kalakar Trust; Dr.