First Teachings Years and Empowerment
|September 01, 1971
Becoming the Dharma Heir
In September of 1971 Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, asked Thomas Rich to be his dharma heir.
Below is the inscribed inside cover of "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation,"given to him by the Vidyadhara at this meeting.
The Vajra Regent describes this event in detail in a letter he wrote to 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary students, excerpted below. The whole letter is on the Timeline.
Transcript
Excerpt from "How I met the Vajra Master," a letter written to participants of the 1980 Vajradhatu Seminary
Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin
March 21, 1980
Paso Robles, California
Calligraphy
Inside cover of "The Jewel Ornament of Liberation" with inscription
Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
September 01, 1971
Karmé Chöling
