The Gyalwang Drukpa

Lama Sonam, my representative in Taiwan, had been very good in keeping the lineage alive in my absence. In fact, I am very proud that a new temple dedicated for our Pelden Drukpa Lineage will be ready for the first time in the history of the lineage in Taiwan. My heartfelt thanks goes to Lama Sonam for his effort in following my instructions, to help materialising my dream. So, I would say that one of the main reasons for my visit to Taiwan is to consecrate the new temple and lead the inaugural ceremony.

The last time I was in Taiwan, I guess it was 13 years ago. Well, I am glad that I am still here in this world to fulfill the wishes of others in physical form in general and especially this time along with the inauguration of the Drukpa Temple in Taiwan, the grand celebration of 800 years of legacy of the Drukpa Lineage will also be participated by all of us in Taiwan. I think many students from many parts of the world will join together in this celebration. So it will be an international gathering of the Drukpa Lineage followers.

As I have just decided to prolong my stay in Vietnam for a few more days, I will need to postpone programs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to after Drukpa Penang's programs, which will remain on the same days.

I have also accepted H.E. Drakseng Rinpcohe's invitation to inaugurate his new monastery in Musoorie, South India, in September. Drakseng Rinpoche is one of the most accomplished masters of our lineage and was recognised by the Eleventh Drukpa. As there are many holy places related to Nagarjuna and other holy masters, I am now considering to organise a short pilgrimage. First, I will find out the exact date and then I will put the details on my web.

This time, I don't have any photos to show. I am waiting for Druk Foundation in Hong Kong to send me some photos of the recent trip so that I can share with you all.

Before I finish, I want to request the centres to actively update the news and design on their websites, especially I think that it's about time for the webmasters of Drukpa Paris, Drukpa Kuala Lumpur and Drukpa Germany to do something soon. I hope that all our related websites will also be putting a link to the official website of ADC. I have gone through all the webs just now, many have not put the links yet. So this is a homework for the webmasters who have not done their job. I will be checking again.

I also see that some extra money is there for the Burmese and Chinese victims. So I think now we should be sending the money for Burmese victims to Venerable Master Hsin Tao and the portion for earthquake victims in China can be used for direct help or for double donation with another bank. I hope I will get some report later on.

That's all for now. Although I want to write more, I think the translators will be too busy. I will write again when I have a bit of time in a few days.