This is Gyantse, the third largest town in Tibet, with a population of 60,000 and located 234 kilometers from Lhasa. Palkhor Monastery is situated in the center of the old town of Gyantse and is one of the most famous monasteries in Tibet.
Lama Tashi is the vice chairman of the monastery management committee and he is going to attend an important meeting.
Palkhor Monastery has just received notification from higher authorities that the 11th Panchen Lama will be visiting the monastery soon.
Lama Tashi will be specifically responsible for arranging the reception of the 11th Panchen Lama. He deeply feels the weight of his responsibility, as he has never faced such a challenge in his life.