Bylakuppe, July 24 -- Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou, accompanied by his wife Cecile Mathou, visited Tibetan Buddhist institutions at Bylakuppe on Wednesday.

He was accompanied by Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bengaluru; Hemangini Rakshit, Attachee de Presse/Chargee de Mission and Jigmey Tsultrim, Chief Representative of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

The delegation began its visit at Sera Jey Monastic University, where it toured the debate courtyard, observed Sutra recitation by young monks, visited the main temple and the Hayagriva shrine, lit butter lamps and interacted with the Monastery's Abbot, who briefed the visitors on monastic education and the institution's activities.

The delegation later visit...