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Khandro Déchen with Jomo Sam’phel
This photograph of Khandro Déchen with Jomo Sam’phel was taken in 1995 when Khandro Déchen accompanied Ngak’chang Rinpoche and their disciples on a pilgrimage to Nepal and to Yang-lé-shöd where Kyabjé Künzang Dorje Rinpoche and Jomo Sam’phel lived at the time. Jomo Sam’phel was extremely happy to meet with Khandro Déchen as she had wanted to meet her for some years. Jomo Sam’phel views Khandro Déchen as the daughter she never had. Jomo Sam’phel and Kyabjé Künzang have no children.
Ngak’chang
Rinpoche comments:
There is much in this photograph which speaks of the quality of
time spent with one Tsawa’i Lamas. Those who have travelled extensively in India and
Nepal will recognise something in this image which cannot fail to resonate with their most
inspired moments. To smile and to feel happy is a simple thing – but it is not so
commonly
seen as life is often complicated and we would seem to complicate it further through seeking
greater contentment. When one is with Lamas however—and one has authentic
devotion—there is never cause for despondency. Life is accepted. Birth and death are
accepted. The wish for the freedom and merriment of everyone and everything everywhere is the
ambience of the five certainties: Lama, teaching, time, place, and retinue. I carry such
pictures in my heart of all my Lamas – including this one of Jomo Sam’phel and
Khandro
Déchen.
