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To All Drikung Kagyu Centers, Rinpoches, Lamas, Directors and Believers:

On June 6, 2010, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang came to Taiwan to promote Buddhism and pray for blessings, and presided over the auspicious Grand Memorial Puja Commemorating the 793rd Anniversary of Drikung Kagyu Lord Jigten Sumgon of the Drikung Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism at Taipei Arena. This Grand Puja was sponsored by the Drikung Kagyu Order, with His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang appointing His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche of the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center as the co-sponsor, to be in charge of all affairs relating to the Grand Puja.

In order to carry on the pure lineage of the Drikung Kagyu Order, in 2011, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang appointed His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche of the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center to preside over the Grand Memorial Puja Commemorating the 794th Anniversary of Drikung Kagyu Lord Jigten Sumgon of the Drikung Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism at Taipei International Convention Center on June 25.

To continue the lineage of this auspicious Puja, under the direct guidance of Most Venerable Three-Grace Root Guru His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche of the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center will preside over the Grand Memorial Puja Commemorating the 795th Anniversary of Drikung Kagyu Lord Jigten Sumgon of the Drikung Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism at Taipei International Convention Center on June 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (This is also the memorial day of Drikung Kagyu Lord Jigten Sumgon’s parinirvana on the Tibetan calendar), in order to promote the pure lineage of the Drikung Kagyu Order and pray for peace for Taiwan and the world.

Notice is hereby given to all Drikung Kagyu centers, Rinpoches, lamas, directors and believers in Taiwan.

The Glorious Jewel Buddhist Culture Exchange Association
The Republic of China

Updated on June 11, 2012