Urgyen Rinpoche Has Taken Rebirth

March 2, 2006

The long awaited announcement has finally come.

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche has taken rebirth in the family of Neten Chokling
Rinpoche and his beautiful wife, Tendzin Choyang Gyari.

Urgyen Jigmey Rabsel was born in the year of the snake & is 4 1/2 years old
(6 Tibetan). He was born in the USA & has an American passport.

Khabje Trulshik Rinpoche undeniably recognized him as the reincarnation of
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche after carefully investigating his experience while in
strict retreat in the holy pilgrimage place in Maritika, Nepal.

The child is currently in Bir India with his parents & will be given a new
name at the time of the hair cutting ceremony.

As an auspicious coincidence, Tulkus Chokyi Nyima, Tsikey Chokling, Tsoknyi
& Phakchok Rinpoches as well as Tenpa Chophel will travel to Bir tomorrow to
meet the child and his parents. There will be a ceremony with the Neten
Chokling Gonpa in Bir and with the sons of the former Neten Chokling
Rinpoche, Urgyen Topgyal, Khyentse Yeshe, Jamyang & Dzigar Kongtrul
Rinpoches.

After paying respect to the family of the tulku, there will be more news as
to any other ceremonies.

This is a very happy time for all of the students of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche.
Please join together to pray for the further unfolding of auspicious
circumstances in regards to this joyous event.

Yours in the Dharma,

Marcia Schmidt