Drikung kyabgon chetsang rinpoche biography of christopher

GYALWA DRIKUNGPA KYABGON CHETSANG, the 37th throne holder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage and the 7th reincarnation of the Chetsang Rinpoche is a manifestation of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara).

The Drikung Kyabgön Chetsang, Konchog Tenzin Kunsang Thrinle Lhundrup, was born on the 4th day of the 6th Tibetan month of the Fire-Dog-Year into the aristocratic family of Tsarong in Lhasa.

Drikung kyabgon chetsang rinpoche biography of christopher

This auspicious day marks the anniversary of the Buddha’s first turning of the Wheel of Dharma. Many prodigious signs and visions accompanied his birth. His grandfather, Dasang Damdul Tsarong (), has been the favorite of the 13th Dalai Lama (), Commander General of the Tibetan army and one of the most influential political figures in the early 20th century in Tibet.

Chetsangs father, Dundul Namgyal Tsarong (b. ), held a high office in the Tibetan Government and he was still active in important positions for the Exile Government in Dharamsala after