His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche Leads Disciples to Phyang Monastery in Ladakh, India to Participate in the Pujas Presided Over by His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang and Pay Him Birthday Well-Wishes
Under direct instructions from His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, on July 30, 2019, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led approximately 200 disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center to the Phyang Monastery in Ladakh of northern India to participate in the pujas which would be presided over by His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang himself, and would include the Teaching of Bodhicitta Precepts, a Great Drikung Phowa, and an Amitayus Empowerment Puja, as well as to pay His Holiness birthday well-wishes.
During the puja presided over by His Holiness, Rinpoche sat in the first seat to the left of the throne.
At the airport in Ladakh, lamas and local gentry respectfully waiting for Rinpoche’s arrival.
Rinpoche blessing believers one by one who came to welcome him on his arrival at the airport.
Rinpoche blessing believers who respectfully welcomed him at the entrance of the hotel.
When Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche arrived at the airport in Ladakh, an auspicious sun halo omen appeared in the sky over Leh.
Phyang Monastery is the Drikung Kagyu Order’s most important monastery in Ladakh with longest history.
In the morning of the Phyang Monastery Puja, a giant auspicious sun halo omen appeared in the sky.
Lamas of Phyang Monastery respectfully presenting khata to Rinpoche.
Lama Wangge, director of Phyang Monastery, and local gentry respectfully presenting khata to Rinpoche; Rinpoche blessing them with a vajra in hand.
Glorious Jewel disciples were warmly received by the temple and given special seating area.
When His Holiness descended from his Dharma throne, Rinpoche was always quick to lend him support.
Rinpoche reverently attended to His Holiness as he entered his private lounge.
Rinpoche using a vajra to bless the lined-up believers.
Hotel owner respectfully imploring an audience with Rinpoche.
Rinpoche respectfully welcoming His Holiness.
Rinpoche respectfully attending to His Holiness as he ascended the Dharma throne.
Rinpoche respectfully prostrating himself before His Holiness on the Dharma throne.
Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the nearly 200 ordained and lay Glorious Jewel disciples in presenting mandala offerings to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
Rinpoche attended at His Holiness’s side, and led the disciples forth by the hands to receive blessings from him.
After teaching the Bodhicitta Precepts, His Holiness instructed that everyone in attendance link their ring fingers together to symbolize that they would never separate from their gurus until the time that they left the seas of suffering of reincarnation. Then, His Holiness stood up, and asked everyone to get up as well to symbolize departure from the seas of suffering of reincarnation.
The locals respectfully imploring Rinpoche’s blessings outside his private lounge.
Rinpoche personally teaching security staff about the key points of sparring.
About 50,000 people participating in the Phowa and the Amitayus Empowerment Pujas.
Rinpoche respectfully attending to His Holiness.
Puja staff distributing longevity pellets to attendees.
People from all over the world outside Rinpoche’s private lounge respectfully imploring for blessings.
Reluctant to see Rinpoche leave, devout Tibetans running after his car and imploring for blessings.
Tibetans respectfully listening to His Holiness’s teachings.
Tibetans sitting packed together, only wishing to participate auspicious pujas.
During dinner, disciples respectfully listening to Rinpoche’s auspicious teachings.
Rinpoche blessing a restaurant worker.
The venue of His Holiness’s birthday celebration.
His Holiness preparing to cut cake to distribute to attendees, and Rinpoche was ready to attend to him.
Rinpoche respectfully presenting His Holiness a khadak offering.
Rinpoche respectfully presenting His Holiness a khadak offering.
Buddhist groups from Ladakh making offerings to His Holiness through singing and dance performances.
Rinpoche giving His Holiness a respectful send-off at the conclusion of the puja.
Rinpoche accepting a khadak offering from a lama at the Dharma Wheel Monastery of Alchi.
Rinpoche blessing local believers at the Dharma Wheel Monastery of Alchi.
During dinner, one of His Holiness’s attendants brought a gift to Rinpoche on His Holiness’s behalf.
Rinpoche teaching the Indian security staff some martial arts.
Indian tour guides and security staff imploring for Rinpoche’s blessings.
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Updated on December 1, 2019