The Grand Memorial Puja for Lord Jigten Sumgön, Presided Over By His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Taipei on June 22, 2014
On June 22nd, 2014, in response to a sincere invitation by his root disciple, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang visited the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center to preside over the Grand Memorial Puja for Lord Jigten Sumgön and to perform the Guru Yoga. As many as 1,500 people attended.
On June 22nd, 2014, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang visited the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center to preside over the Grand Memorial Puja for Lord Jigten Sumgön. When the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang arrived, Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche was there to greet his car and extend a reverent welcome and to respectfully present a khata.
In close attendance, Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang into the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center.
The Glorious Jewel disciples reverently welcomed His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang visiting the Buddhist Center and presiding over the puja.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang ascended the Dharma throne to preside over the Grand Memorial Puja for Lord Jigten Sumgön.
His Eminence Tritsab Rinpoche, His Eminence Trichen Rinpoche and His Eminence Sopa Rinpoche. (right to left)
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche and His Eminence Rinje Rinpoche. (left to right)
Khenpo Namdol and Lamas of the Drikung Kagyu Order participated in this auspicious puja.
As many as 1,500 people attended the puja.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang performed the Guru Yoga.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang performed the Guru Yoga.
On behalf of all sentient beings, Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche reverently led the Glorious Jewel ordained disciples in an offering of the mandalas to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Led by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, the Glorious Jewel ordained disciples reverently made an offering of the mandalas to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche reverently made an offering of the mandala to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
The Glorious Jewel ordained disciples reverently made an offering of the mandalas to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
The Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang blessed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche by touching his forehead.
The eight offering girls sang the Dakini offering-song as an offering to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
The eight offering girls sang the Dakini offering-song as an offering to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang bestowed precious Dharma teachings.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang bestowed precious Dharma teachings.
Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche sat to the left of the Dharma throne, in constant attendance to the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang's every need.
The Glorious Jewel disciples reverently listened to the Dharma teachings of the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang performed the Tsok ritual.
An offering of the butter tea was reverently made to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
An offering of the auspicious rice was reverently made to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
All of the attendees received Tsok offering items as well as the rare and auspicious causal condition to partake food with the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas during the puja.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang performed the Guru Yoga.
His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang performed the Dharma to an auspicious and perfect conclusion.
After being given permission by the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche explained to the disciples how rare and auspicious it was that the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang had come to visit the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center. He urged the disciples to cherish this great good fortune and to be diligent in their Buddhist practice.
The puja came to a perfect completion. The Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang descended the Dharma throne with Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in attendance.
The puja came to a perfect completion. The Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang descended the Dharma throne with Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in close attendance.
The puja came to a perfect completion. The Glorious Jewel disciples expressed their gratitude for the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang’s auspicious performance of the Dharma, and paid reverent homage as the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang descended the Dharma throne.
Updated on July 12, 2015