Young Drukpa Association - YDA, Nepal

17/04/2026

🔔 A MESSAGE REGARDING THE RECOGNITION OF THE REINCARNATION OF H.E. BAIRO RINPOCHE.
🙏 Dear Dharma friends, the Buddhist community, and the general public,

🙏 In a spirit of harmony and deep devotion, Drukpa Vietnam deeply cherishes the profound respect that the public—from Vietnam and Bhutan to the international community—has dedicated to our lineage and His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa.
Recently, we have observed some well-intentioned yet inaccurate information circulating on social media, suggesting that the “Young Vairochana” currently residing in the beautiful country of Bhutan is the reincarnation of H.E. Bairo Rinpoche—the beloved father of His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa.

With the genuine desire to preserve the purity of our lineage’s history and to provide the public with the most accurate understanding, Drukpa Vietnam would like to share the following clarifications:

1️⃣ Regarding the Historical Timeline and the Principle of Reincarnation
As the community is aware, H.E. Bairo Rinpoche entered Parinirvana in 2017. Meanwhile, the young Vairochana in Bhutan was born in 2013. According to the traditions and principles of reincarnation in Vajrayana Buddhism, an incarnation manifests only after their predecessor has passed away. Due to this historical discrepancy, recognizing the young Rinpoche in Bhutan as the reincarnation of H.E. Bairo Rinpoche is a factual misunderstanding.

Furthermore, as Drukpa Vietnam has previously shared on our official platforms, the authentic reincarnation of H.E. Bairo Rinpoche currently resides in Tibet.

2️⃣ The Compassionate Guidance from His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa
Upon being informed of this misunderstanding, His Holiness offered very caring and compassionate guidance to His students. He profoundly emphasized the importance of always walking the path of Truth.

His Holiness wishes that His disciples refrain from further spreading this misconception. He also gently reminds the community to maintain a pure mind and not allow inaccurate information to foster unnecessary worldly or political speculations. His sole aspiration for the entire community is purity, harmony, and diligent spiritual practice.

Drukpa Vietnam expresses our deepest gratitude for the unwavering faith of the community. Let us together practice the teachings of His Holiness: using wisdom to perceive the truth, and applying compassion in all our connections.

🙏 May you and your families be blessed with boundless peace, auspiciousness, and continuous progress on the spiritual path.

Yours in the Dharma,
Drukpa Vietnam

In a spirit of harmony and deep devotion, Drukpa Vietnam deeply cherishes the profound respect that the public—from Vietnam and Bhutan to the international community—has dedicated to our lineage and His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa.

17/04/2026

His Eminence Gyeltshen Trulku Rinpoche — Evening of April 16, 2026 ✨

This evening at Drukpa Paris, we had the blessing of receiving from His Eminence Gyeltshen Trulku Rinpoche the oral transmission (lung) of a short Akshobya sādhanā, accompanied by practice instructions, followed by a water purification ritual.

It was a truly exceptional evening, filled with blessings and depth, which we are happy to share through these photos.

We express our deep gratitude to His Eminence for this teaching and this ritual, and warmly thank Drubpön Rinpoche for making this possible. 🙏

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Son Éminence Gyeltshen Trulku Rimpoché — Soirée du 16 avril 2026 ✨

Ce soir à Drukpa Paris, nous avons eu la grâce de recevoir, de Son Éminence Gyeltshen Trulku Rimpoché, la transmission orale (lung) d’une courte sādhanā d’Akshobya, accompagnée d’explications de pratique, suivie d’un rituel de purification par l’eau.

Ce fut une soirée véritablement exceptionnelle, empreinte de bénédictions et de profondeur, que nous sommes heureux de partager à travers ces photos.

Nous adressons à Son Éminence notre profonde gratitude pour cet enseignement et ce rituel, et remercions chaleureusement Drubpön Rimpoché d’avoir rendu cela possible. 🙏

17/04/2026

This morning, His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and the Sangha members arrived at Que Lam monastery in Phu Tho. His Holiness will be spending the next few days leading grand prayers for peace and giving Dharma teachings at the temple.

17/04/2026

The office bearers and volunteers at the Gyalwang Drukpa’s offices wish Kyabgon Drukpa Yongdzin a very happy birthday and many happy returns. May Kyabgon Drukpa Yongdzin lives long for the benefit of all beings!

16/04/2026

On the first day of the Dharma visit in Viet Nam, the Gyalwang Drukpa and the Drukpa Sangha visited Phat Tich monastery, an ancient temple built in the 11th century, in Bac Ninh province. His Holiness and the Sangha were given a heartfelt reception by the Abbot, Venerable Thich Duc Thien, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha.

Drukpa Viet Nam

16/04/2026

“On 15 April, a Buddhist delegation from India led by the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa, returned to Việt Nam. This visit marks nearly two decades of the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa’s connection with Việt Nam. Since the first trip in 2007, His Holiness has led prayer ceremonies, delivered Buddha’s teachings, and participated in charitable initiatives. The trip serves a series of cultural and religious engagements.”


Drukpa Viet Nam

10/04/2026

We received a report from Dr. Angchuk, Animal Husbandry Department, Leh, requesting a rescue operation from Skidmang about an injured bull and immediately set out for the location, covering a distance of 180 km. Upon reaching the site, we found the bull in critical condition. It had earlier been treated by the veterinary team in Nyoma but was left at the same spot.

We brought the bull to our facility for proper care, where Dr. Anima attended to him and began treatment. At present, he remains in a serious state due to internal injuries, and his survival is uncertain.

We remain hopeful for his recovery and are doing everything possible for his treatment.

We sincerely appreciate the efforts of all the volunteers Namgail Mirpon, Nawang Khemi, Sonam Changa and Nurboo tongsted for their support, and we also thank Mr. Tashi Wangyal for providing fuel for the transportation.

10/04/2026

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10/04/2026

“As our bicycle yatra gently approaches its end, my heart is filled with both gratitude and a quiet sense of letting go. In just three days, on the sacred Dakini Day—the 25th day of the lunar calendar—we will offer a grand Ganachakra together. Soon after, each of us will return to our own monasteries, nunneries, and distant places.

These days we have shared — cycling side by side, eating together, laughing, and offering prayers for the benefit of the world — have been truly precious. And yet, this very moment reminds us deeply of the Buddha’s teaching on impermanence. No matter how beautiful or meaningful, all gatherings must come to an end.

There is no other way — it is simply the nature of existence.

To all my students and dear friends, I wish to say: please reflect on this and truly understand the nature of cyclic existence. May this experience not only remain as a memory, but become a source of deeper insight within your hearts.”

- The Gyalwang Drukpa

10/04/2026

The office bearers and volunteers at the Gyalwang Drukpa’s offices wish Gyalwa Lorepa a very happy birthday and many happy returns. May Gyalwa Lorepa lives long with good health for the benefit of all beings!

04/04/2026

🪷𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐡𝐚’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 -
𝐀 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚 𝐃𝐨𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚 🪷

At the Royal Bhutan Buddhist temple Rajgir, under a clear morning sky, our journey began — a return to the life of the Buddha more than 2,500 years ago.

The very first guidance from our Guru was not about a place, nor a ritual, but about something more fundamental — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭.

Many people today understand the life of Buddha Shakyamuni in a linear and ordinary way — as the story of a prince who encountered suffering, renounced his palace, practiced, and attained enlightenment. Yet this, our Guru said, is an incomplete way of seeing.

Even within Buddhism, there are different ways of understanding the Buddha’s life.

From the Theravada perspective, the Buddha had practiced accumulation of merits over countless lifetimes, until everything was fully ripened — like a ripe fruit, ready for enlightenment, when he was born as prince Siddhartha.

From the Mahayana view, he was already a highly realized bodhisattva before appearing in this world as prince Siddhartha. Having reached the tenth bhumi, his awakening was inevitable — he was bound to attain enlightenment in this very life.

And in Vajrayana, he was already enlightened by attaining Dharma Kaya and In the form of sambhogakaya, he had attained enlightenment in the pure land

This is why his life is not understood as something ordinary, but as a sacred Nirmana Kaya manifestation — what we see as his birth, his renunciation, and even his enlightenment are skillfully shown for the benefit of all beings.

🌿 When we begin to reflect on this, it turns us back toward our own life, inviting us to contemplate what we are carrying within, and what intention is quietly shaping the way we move through each day.

Are we simply responding to circumstances as they arise, following what is familiar, or is there awareness in the way we live — something that gives meaning to the path we are taking?

🌿 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

Our Guru gave a simple example. If someone is about to cut into your body with a knife in a dark alley, you would immediately run away. But in a hospital, you go there with the wish to be treated, and you may even feel grateful when the doctor cuts into you.

The difference lies not in the act itself, but in the context in which it is understood.

Perhaps this is why this teaching came first — not only in how we see our own life, but also in how we approach the life story of the Buddha.

When we are able to understand within a broader context, the meaning shifts, and what once appeared as a sequence of events reveals itself as a path.

🌿 We hope that from this point onward, we can carry a shared way of seeing as we move forward together. Through the life of the Buddha, and under the guidance of our Guru, may we come closer to the Dharma, and at the same time, closer to what is within ourselves.

Please stay with us as we begin to enter teachings of greater depth, unfolding through both the teachings and our journey to Vulture Peak — where some of the most profound teachings were given.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘬𝘱𝘢 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺:
𝘑𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘪 𝘋𝘦𝘬𝘪, 𝘑𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘦 𝘕𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘡𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘱𝘰, 𝘑𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘨𝘻𝘪𝘯 𝘠𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘯, 𝘑𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘦 𝘠𝘦𝘨𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘮𝘰, 𝘑𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘮𝘰, 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘋𝘰𝘭𝘮𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘯𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘮 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱.

31/03/2026

Happy birthday Rinpoche la 🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

The office bearers and volunteers at the Gyalwang Drukpa’s offices wish H.E. Sengdrak Rinpoche a very happy birthday and many happy returns. May Rinpoche lives long effortlessly for the benefit of all beings!