Happy Dakini Day!
This translation of a long-life praise and aspiration, originally composed by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa for the 90th birthday celebration of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche on Dakini Day is a profound testament to the enduring bond between master and disciple in Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Adele Tomlin, who has personally encountered the teachings and presence of Khenchen Rinpoche, offers a heartfelt translation that encapsulates the essence of the original Tibetan text.
Through her translation, the poetic richness of the original verses is preserved, expressing reverence for Khenchen Rinpoche’s wisdom, compassion, and spiritual guidance.
The aspiration invokes blessings for the master’s long life, interweaving evocative metaphors and profound spiritual insights drawn from Buddhist teachings.
She pays homage to both the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Khenchen Rinpoche, acknowledging their influence on her spiritual journey.
