NASBO and SIBLAC condole passing away of Phensang Khyen Rinpoche

GANGTOK, 11 July: National Sikkimese Bhutia Organisation [NASBO] and the Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee [SIBLAC] in spate press releases issued today, have condoled the passing away of the Dorje Loben of Genchen Phensang, Denjong Khenchen Rinpoche Dorje Dechen, reverently known as Phensang Khyen Rinpoche. SIBLAC has also resolved to observe a two-week long official mourning.
In his renouncing the physical body, the Rinpoche practically displayed his disciples and devotees on the nature of impermanence of everything, states a NASBO press release. The late Khyen Rinpoche will be remembered and recognized for his simplicity, perfection on dharma philosophy and above all, for his insight knowledge of the Bayul Dremo Jong and its hidden treasures for all time to come, it adds.
“We deeply respect his concerns and emphasis on preserving, identifying and practicing the necessary teachings of he Rigzin Sogdrub tradition as originally espoused by Lhatsun Namkha Jigme,” the release expresses.
Furthering adding that the extent of attraction, respect and recognition that he received from the the Late Dudjm Rinpoche and the present Dodrubchen itself speaks volumes of his incomparable spiritual accomplishment.
“At this hour of bereavement, we pray for the swift transmission of his re-incarnation for the benefit of all the sentient beings as he did in his lifetime. We also pray for bestowing of courage ad tolerance to all his followers at this hour of difficulties”, the release further adds.
SIBLAC has also mourned the demise of the Phensang Khyen Rinpoche and declared a two-week official mourning period. A SIBLAC release informs that the Committee held a meeting chaired by its convenor Tseten Tashi Bhutia and passed a resolution that reads, “...the Dorje Lopen Khenchen Rinpoche Dechen Dorje of Phensang Monastery was much revered by hundreds of his students and disciples across Sikkim, he was known for his principle and discipline while as the Principal of the Namgyal Institute of Higher Nyingma Studies, Deorali. He was gravely worried to see the never-ending human and materialistic interference of the sacred abodes and sites of the Bayul Dremo Jong which otherwise are mentioned as very sacred in our religious scriptures.
His keenness to uphold the tradition amidst all the odds is reflected in his founding of Sheda in Rinchenpong, which now becomes our common responsibility to ensure that the Sheda flourishes and all the aspirations and objectives as inaugurated by him is fulfilled.
We further pray that the Rinpoche would reincarnate not before too long and continue with his dharma activities for the welfare and benefit of all the sentient beings. Grateful Sikkimese devotees thank the Rinpoche for all his inspirations, guardianly advise and solace whenever solicited.”