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Few days back Ven Jigme Jangchub, Jigme Chosung (Mr. VU) and Family, Jigme Phuntsok Choden ( Ms. Phuong ) the daughter of Vietnam's Prime Minister and Drukpa Vietnam Delegation visited us in Bhutan for a short but filled with joyous moments.

As we all know, the Drukpa Vietnam is one of the most dedicated Sangha and they have worked hard to develop the Drukpa Lineage in Vietnam for the benefit of people of Vietnam and all beings.

On May 30, 2010, His Eminence Kyabje Khamtrul Rinpoche performed Mithrugpai Jinseg (Fire Offering) at the Druk Ralung Shedrup Choeling Goenpa in Kabisa, Thimphu, on the request of the local Tibetan community. The Jinseg was performed for the sake of the hundreds of people who lost their lives during the big earthquake in China, Gyegu province last month. It coincided with the 49^th day prayers of the people who died in the earthquake. Over a hundred local devotees participated and offered their prayers.

Bhutanese ADC volunteers observed the Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana or Duechen Nga-zom at Druk Ralung Shedrup Choeling Goenpa, in Kabisa, Thimphu on May 27, 2010. It was on this day that Buddha was conceived, born, subdued evil, gained enlightenment and attained Nirvana; thus rightfully called Due Chen Ngazom or “The Union of Five Great Occasions” in Bhutanese language. The day is considered one of the most auspicious for Buddhists all over the world. It is observed on the 15^th day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar every year.

As you all know, our respected Kyabje Kunga Rinpoche received on my behalf the Bharat Jyoti Award or the Glory of India Award yesterday in Delhi. Today he handed the award to me. I was very surprised when I was told about being a recipient of this award, as there are many great beings who are more deserving to receive this honour than myself. Unfortunately, my busy schedule did not allow me to go and receive the award in person, and I was really happy that our Kyabje Kunga Rinpoche was willing to do this on my behalf.

Some time back at  Druk Amitabha, my birthday was celebrated with the nuns of Amitabha.

His Holiness was very kind to wish me for my birthday, where he spoke very encouraging words. Also people from all around the Drukpa centres and individuals had sent me many good wishes through email and on my website.