I would like to share with everyone a picture of a very Precious Lama. The picture above is of Drubwang Konchog Norbu Rinpoche. Rinpoche is an exceptional being and a fully enlightened Buddha. He has spent many years in retreat and would have remained there if His Holiness the Dalai Lama had not asked him to come out and benefit sentient beings by teaching the Dharma. If you are interested you can find a full biography and stories about him by googling his name.

The reason I posted this picture is that for a few years I have had a very strong aspiration to meet Rinpoche. I pray that during my travels I will have the merit to meet and prostrate at the lotus feet of this great master.

Also I would please ask anyone who sees the picture to make a prayer for Rinpoche's health. A few years ago Rinpoche indicated that he would soon be leaving his current body behind, but at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama he has agreed to extend his life further. Recently it has been reported that he has not been in good health. The picture was taken from a retreat that Rinpoche was leading during the tsunami disaster a few months ago.

Long Life Prayer for Drubwang Konchok Norbu Rinpoche

You possess the treasury of insight instructions of the past Siddhas.
Precious Gem, you are the protector of all sentient beings.
You are the treasure mine of wish fulfilling jewels.
I supplicate to the Incomparable Glorious Lama.
The innermost essence of the Kagyupa Tradition is Mahamudra.
You practiced it with devotion, sacrifice, and forbearance.
May you, the sublime Meditation Master, live long.
Because of my single-pointed devotion and pure motivation,
May my prayers come true for the benefit of all sentient beings.