In July 2007,
Kyabje Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche were invited to Nangchen to
lead the ceremonies held for the late 8th Kyabgon Adeu
Rinpoche who passed away on 27 July, 2007. HH Gyalwang Drukpa
arrived two days later to join the ceremony. It was HH very
first visit to Tsechu Monastery of Adeu Rinpoche in Nangchen,
Qinghai.
H.E. 8th Kyabgon
Adeu Rinpoche was the Head of Drukpa Kagyu in Nangchen Region;
respected by the great masters of all lineages. After the passing
of the 8th Kyabgon Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche; the 8th
Kyabgon Adeu Rinpoche together with the 8th
Kyabgon Khamtrul Rinpoche - the two heart sons of previous
Choegon Rinpoche, became the pillars and strength of
Drukpa Kagyu - to hold and propagate the precious teachings,
practices and essence of the lineage.
The 8th Kyabgon
Drukpa Choegon Rinpoche, the 8th Kyabgon Adeu Rinpoche and the 8th
Kyabgon Khamtrul Rinpoche, important as they
certainly are, the incomparable greatest masters
of Drukpa Kagyu of 20th century. Owing to their great
kindness and perseverance in preserving and propagating the essence
and authentic teachings of the lineage, the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage
that flourish today in Nangchen, Tibet and India are
mainly holding the Lineage and Tradition of Dechen Choekhor, the
main seat of Drukpa Choegon and Drukpa Yongzin for centuries.
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