His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra
Rinpoche
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His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra Rinpoche is
a reincarnation of the second Drikung Kagyu Throne Holder Khenchen Tsultrim
Dorje (Vow Vajra, 1154-1120). Khenchen Tsultrim Dorje was ordained at a
very young age and at the age of forty-six he traveled to Drikung Thil
Monastery in Tibet to pay his respects to Lord Jigten Sumgon. Upon meeting
with Lord Jigten Sumgon, he felt an immediate strong connection with Lord
Jigten Sumgon. From then onwards, he stayed by Lord Jigten Sumgon's side
and obtained all the essential teachings from Lord Jigten Sumgon. |
His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra Rinpoche's last
reincarnation Gyabra Thubten (1921-1979) was the heart disciple of His
Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche and His Holiness Drikung
Kyabgon Chungtsang Rinpoche of that time. After the two Holinesses passed
away, he became the acting head of the Drikung Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism.
Upon the recognition of the reincarnation of the two present Holinesses,
he became responsible for their education. Thritsab Rinpoche also transmitted
all the dharma teachings, empowerments and practices of the Drikung Kagyu
lineage to the two reincarnated Holinesses and other Lamas. In the history
of the Drikung Kagyu lineage, His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra Rinpoche can
be considered one of the teachers who have made the greatest contribution
to the Drikung Kagyu lineage.
The present Thritsab Rinpoche (the seventh
reincarnation) was born in India on 10 February 1981. H.E. Thritsab Rinpoche
was recognized by His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche in 1986 and was officially
enthroned on the 14th January (Tibetan calendar) in 1990. Following the
footsteps of the great masters of the past, he did his three year retreat
during the period 1996-1999 in order to undertake the task to benefit all
sentient beings.
His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra Rinpoche took
full monastic ordination in front of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche and
other Khenpos and masters in 2001. In the same year, His Holiness Chetsang
Rinpoche also announced that His Eminence Thritsab Gyabra Rinpoche would
be representing him in handling all the matters in Drikung Kagyu Lineage
in future. |
