Draft:Buli Trulku

His Eminence Lam SonamLoday was born on 15th day, 10th Month of the Bhutanese Calendar in 1949 with lots of auspicious signs at KurtoeYogpalingYoesel ChoelingLakhang to Lopen Thinley, a “descendent of DungsamYurung Khoche, from Lemi, Trashigang and Ani Damchoe Zangmo from Drepong, Mongar[1].

At the age of six, Buli Trulku journeyed to Kurtoe Phuning Goenpa, where he acquired writing and Rigney skills from Lam Tshering in Mongar Dratshang, as well as instruction from Lopen Jangchuk of Tagchu Goenpa. He was bestowed with teachings such as Longchen Ningthik Wang Lung Thri and Choga Chaglen, and Torzog by Lam Kezang of Mugpa Khar at Yoeselchoeling Monastery, along with guidance from Lam Yangmarethroed. Tshoklay Rinchen Threngwa was received from Wangthang Rinpoche and Chejog Thrid Lung from Choing Rinpoche[1]. In 1983, he relocated to Zangthi upon the urging of his root teacher Lam Karpo and the repeated requests of the locals of Shingkhar Lauri. Subsequently, he founded Kinga Jigdrel Singye Chholing Monastery at Zangthi, Lauri Geog, in the Samdrupjongkhar District of Bhutan[1]. Buli Tulku Rinpoche talked about the importance of reviving the lake to people of Zangthi, Tshothang and completed the work in 2015. A Khandro Yeshi Tshogyal statue was also constructed in the middle of the lake. The lake was renamed “Pema Yeshi Lha Tsho,” and dedicated to His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo as part of the 60th Birth Anniversary celebrations last year[2].

Buli Tulku not only spread Buddha Dharma in remote areas of Bhutan but also extended his teachings to remote parts of India, such as the state of Arunachal Pradesh. His efforts encompassed reaching out to communities in these regions, disseminating the teachings of Buddhism and fostering spiritual growth among diverse populations[3].

I personally saw many auspicious signs such as a unique rainbow around the pinnacle of Monastery on the day of Guru Dorji Dorlo statue reception and holly water from the wall painting appeared during the consecration ceremony and during the offering on the auspicious days at Vajra Ling Gonpa (taktshsng nyepa, in Arunachal Pradesh).[4].