You, the carrier of the Dharma
at the Minling Center of Salvation
are the mandated heir of the Guru, Lotus Born
in the Snowy-land nation.

The sky goddesses ushered in
the magnanimous Monarch of Minling
Jurmey Kunzang Wangyal:
from tranquil Terdak Lingpa,
you are the angelic offspring.

With a nimble net of webbed string
the fortunate ones you bring
to know the equal taste:
For the Nyingmapas,
you’re more eminent than any King!

May your lineage and life always be
more prominent than the Gods could see.
Secret Yogi, purity you certainly did attain.

Live long,
so the dharma torch you hold
is always lighted and aflame.

by Tenzin Choedrak. 1999