Drigar Thubten Daryge Ling

ANNIVERSARY OF LORD JIGTEN SUMGON’S PARINIRVANA

The glorious lineage of Drikung Kagyu was founded over 800 years ago by Lord Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, who is the embodiment of the Buddhas of the Three Times, and who is a reincarnation of Arya Najarjuna. This was our 4th year to commemorate the anniversary.

The centre held the anniversary prayer session including the Lama Chopa Tsok Offering. Through these  and other practices, we requested blessings from our precious lineage founder.

SANG SMOKE OFFERING PUJA

The annual Sang Smoke Offering Puja was conducted with the purpose of purifying all negativities and obscurations in the six realms of existence and to repay our karmic debts.  The smoke offering puja is offered to the Triple Gems and the Three Roots, as well as to the lamas, yidams, dakinis, dharma protectors, the Buddhas in the ten directions, the Zambuling Lords of the land, the six kinds of beings, finally to those who steal life forces and those who send obstacles, illness, bad omens and masters of malevolent magical projections.

VESAK DAY CELEBRATION

One of the most important days in the Buddhist tradition is Vesak Day, which marks the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. For Buddhists this day is a “multiplier” day, one on which merits are multiplied by one hundred thousand times. Disciples performed the ritual of showering Prince Siddhartha, and they make lamp and flower offerings. We also practiced the “Confession of Downfalls to the Thirty-Five Buddhas” ritual, which purifies defilements.

AUDIENCE WITH HIS HOLINESS KYABGON CHETSANG RINPOCHE IN MALAYSIA

Led by Ven. Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche, the Singapore Drikung disciples made a trip to Kuala Lumpur to receive teachings and blessings from H.H Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, the 37th Throne Holder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage.

CELEBRATION OF HIS EMINENCE GARCHEN RINPOCHE’S 75th BIRTHDAY

The line of Garchen incarnations originated from Siddha Gar Chodingpa, the heart son of Drikung Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon.
On this special day we celebrate the birthday of H.E Garchen Rinpoche with Guru Yoga practice and lamp offering. All merits were offered to our precious teacher to wish for his long life and to express our gratitude for his kindness to all sentient beings. On this day in 1936 Garchen Rinpoche took birth in samsara for the benefit of all, and we are most thankful. It is richly meritorious to appreciate teachers fully in this way, and we enjoy the chance to make our teacher happy.

LIFE LIBERATION

The annual Life Liberation was held on 11 March 2012. The benefits of animal liberation practice are immense. The liberated animals receive benefits and blessings, and they will be reborn in higher realms. Also, there are benefits for practitioners. Obstacles are cleared and inconceivable merits are gained through saving lives. Animal release creates the strong karmic cause for long life. During the event, milk and flowers were also offered to the Nagas, appeasing them. As a result, obstacles are reduced, good health is increased, the weather will be favorable, and the country as a whole will enjoy harmony. All merits were dedicated to the long life of H.E Garchen Rinpoche and all the glorious lineage masters.