On 14th of June in 2005, His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche was touched by how Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche flawlessly upholds all three sets of vows of the three Buddhist vehicles, and dedicated himself to the propagation of Buddha Dharma in Taiwan. According to the deep karma connection, His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche meditated and called Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche’s name for three times. Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche was certificated by Rinpoche as Vajrayana Guru and conferred on him the title of Chokyi Gyetshen, which means Dharma Dhvaja.
His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche (1920-2007) was a descendant of the Zhalu Kushang branch of the Che family. The lineage is said to have descended from the Clear Light Gods.The Chogye Trichens received many offerings from the Chinese emperors. One unique offering was the ceremonial hat, a copy of which Chogye Rinpoche is often seen wearing in photos. This hat is replete with symbolism of Vajrayana Buddhism in general and of the deity Hevajra in particular. The famous hat was named “he only ornament of the world” by the emperor. The bronze statue of Chogye Rinpoche which was molded by Venerable Guru Chokyi Gyetshen in 2017 is wearing the ceremonial hat.
His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, the Sakya throne holder, was the root Guru of the 14th Dalai Lama and the 41st Sakya Trizin, as well as the throne holder of Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug schools. Countless lamas and practitioners have received His precious teachings.
In 2007, His Eminence entered parinirvana, remaining in meditation for sixteen days, setting a record for post-death meditation. In Kathmandu, Nepal, where it had not snowed for sixty-two years, flower-shaped snowflakes fell, and circular rainbows appeared around the sun twice, which were the auspicious signs of realization mentioned in the scriptures.
Remarkably, after the cremation, His Eminence’s eyes, tongue, and heart were found intact, symbolizing the eternal achievements of body, speech, and mind. Numerous colored Buddha’s relics, including dark blue ones, were discovered, reflecting His Eminence's lifelong devotion to Vajrayogini and Mahakala practices.
For His Eminence’s widespread Buddha-work and profound influence on all sentient beings, He was honored by the Nepalese king Birendra with the title “Kukada Xin”, meaning “The Great Teacher of Western Nepal” as a great tribute to His Eminence for His contribution to Buddhism and all sentient beings. He was also the only Tibetan Lama to have received this supreme honor from the King of Nepal.
On August 5, 2008, the day commemorating the Buddha’s first turning of the Dharma wheel, the 41st Sakya Trizin was invited to preside over a Grand Longevity Buddha Ceremony. His Holiness Sakya Trizin offered high praise and blessings to “Vajrayana Guru Chokyi Gyetshen” (Guru Lung Du), who was recognized by His principal Guru Chogye Trichen Rinpoche.
During the Longevity Ceremony held at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel in Taichung, attended by various Gurus, Rinpoches, and monks, the 41st Sakya Trizin bestowed special blessings on Guru Lung Du to wish him the smooth and widespread of Dharma propagation. Especially, the 41st Sakya Trizin also gifted a gilded White Tara statue to the Guru, and preached the profound and heartfelt teachings witnessed by dozens of monks and over 1,400 disciples and followers.
Each subsequent year, on the day commemorating the Buddha’s first turning of the Dharma wheel, the disciples at Guan Yin Shan hold a grand prayer ceremony. This celebrates the Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and His first turning of the Dharma wheel, where he taught the Four Noble Truths to the five monks, marking the beginning of the monastic community.
They also pray for Compassionate Guru Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche to continuously turn the Dharma wheel and bring widespread benefits to all sentient beings. Simultaneously, it serves as a reminder to the disciples at Guan Yin Shan to shoulder the responsibility of the Tathagata’s lineage, to propagate the sacred teachings of three vehicles –the Hinayana, the Mahayana, and the Vajrayana.
“The consecrated statue of His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche will be worshiped at the Guan Yin Shan Eternal Buddhist Center. The Dharma Lineage of Vajrayana will be more glorious in Taiwan and the preaching of Buddhism by Guan Yin Shan Chung Hua Dabei Fazang Buddhist Association(Taichung Da Bei Fazang Liberation Buddhist Center) will be more prosperous. Those who see or learn about it will gain superior benefits, and all beings will obtain the significant benefit of liberation.”
─ The Dharma heir of Vajrayana, Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche
In the preaching of Venerable Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche, “Our patriarch, His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, is the closest Buddha to us.” The Guru Hired a famous Taiwanese artist to carve a lifelike bronze statue of His Eminence which seemed that He was present at the scene. This was how Compassionate Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche and all the disciples commemorated His Eminence.General Zheng De Mei (Chang De Layperson) offered the Order of Precious Tripod, which represented the highest honor in the defense of the nation, to Compassionate Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche. During the consecration ceremony, the Guru offered the Order to the patriarch, His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche to glorify and venerate the lineage.
Compassionate Lung Du Yung Jing Rinpoche’s pursuit of the Dharma, His practice after being certified, His respect for the patriarchs, His true practice of the Dharma, and His compassion, tolerance, and patience for every sentient being, all demonstrate the noble exemplar and virtues of a practitioner.
The Dharma Teachings and Lineage / His Honorable Geshe Jiamuyang Tubudan The Dharma Teachings and Lineage
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