Dharma Lord His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang’s Visit to Taiwan on November 21st, 2013
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, Dharma Lord of the Drikung Kagyu Order, visited Taiwan on November 21st, 2013. His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche personally led five hundred disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center to the airport to give a reverent welcome to the Three-Grace Root Guru—His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche arranged a car decorated with a five-color khata with which to reverently welcome the Three-Grace Root Guru His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Under the guidance of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, five hundred disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center lined up in an orderly fashion in the main lobby of the airport, respectfully waiting to greet His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang and His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
Under instructions from His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, the disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center held up a red cloth on which was printed, "A Reverent Welcome to Taiwan to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, the 37th throne holder of the Drikung Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism, from the Disciples of the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center Led by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche," as they respectfully waited in the main lobby of the airport for His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang and His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
With His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's guidance, the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center's disciples held flags of the Drikung Kagyu Order and the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center as they respectfully waited for His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang and His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche got to the airport well in advance, and had entered the waiting lounge before His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang's airplane had even arrived.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche reverently presented a khata to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche respectfully asked after His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang's wellbeing.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang set foot into the airport with His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in attendance.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang set foot into the airport with His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in attendance.
Under Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's careful arrangements and attendance, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang took one of the airport's electric-powered vehicles and rapidly cleared customs.
With Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in attendance, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang officially entered the country of Taiwan.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang waved amiably at everybody.
Leading ordained disciple representatives presented fresh flowers and a khata to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Giving a neat greeting, the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center's disciples waved flags of the Drikung Kagyu Order and the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center with great enthusiasm, joyously and respectfully welcoming His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Giving a neat greeting, the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center's disciples waved flags of the Drikung Kagyu Order and the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center with great enthusiasm, joyously and respectfully welcoming His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Giving a neat greeting, the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center's disciples waved flags of the Drikung Kagyu Order and the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center with great enthusiasm, joyously and respectfully welcoming His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
While passing before the grand welcoming team from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center with His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in attendance, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang glanced around meaningfully and bestowed blessings.
While passing before the grand welcoming team from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center with His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in attendance, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang glanced around meaningfully and bestowed blessings.
As they walked, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche followed His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang in close attendance every step of the way.
As they walked, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche followed His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang in close attendance every step of the way.
With His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in close attendance, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang approached the car that had been decorated with a five-color khata.
With His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in close attendance, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang got into the car that had been decorated with a five-color khata, and left the airport under the motorcade's guidance and protection.
Updated on July 12, 2015