Rinchen Terdzö Chenmo, ‘The Great Treasury of Rediscovered Teachings.’ at Rumtek

For a span of 119 days, starting from June 14, 2023, Kyabje Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche bestowed the profound empowerments and transmission of Rinchen Terdzö Chenmo, also known as “The Great Treasury of Rediscovered Teachings.” This collection is considered to be the largest among the five treasuries compiled by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thayé (1813–1899).

Thousands of people gathered at Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre to receive these profound empowerments and transmissions. The event was meticulously organized by officials from Tsurphu Labrang, Kun Kyong Charitable Trust, Rumtek Monastery, Rumtek Shedra, local residents and volunteers who took on key responsibilities.

The grand finale of this extraordinary event coincided with the MahaParinirvana day of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. On this auspicious day, Kyabje Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche kindly bestowed teachings and reading transmission on 16th Karmapa’s Guru Yoga, “The Seed of the Four Kayas,”

To add even more significance to this occasion, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa graced everyone with his presence and his message via Zoom during the closing ceremony.

After completing all empowerments and transmissions for public audiences during this remarkable event, special attention was given to one hundred and eight (108) devoted individuals who received the life-force empowerment of Protectors over a period of two days. Additionally, Rinpoche kindly bestowed some additional oral transmissions based on specific requests. The following is a list of the transmissions that were bestowed:

1. Signs and Reasoning, Types of Awareness by Khenchen Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche.

2. Consciousness and Sub-Consciousness by Khenchen Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche.

3. Note on Types of Awareness by Khenchen Tsultrim Gyatso Rinpoche.

4. Mahamudra by Mahasidha Tilopa.

5. Seven Points of Mind Training by Geshe Ja Chaykhawa.

6. Treasury of Spiritual Songs (Doha-Kosha) by Mahasidha Saraha.

7. Method (Sadhana) Practice for Attaining Speaking Manjushri by Mahasidha Karma Chagmey.

8. A Garland of Precious Jewels by Je Gampopa.

This event was truly a momentous occasion filled with profound teachings, blessings, and the coming together of devoted practitioners from all walks of life to receive these precious empowerments and transmissions under the guidance and wisdom of Kyabje Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche.