Phuntsok Rinpoche

About two or three months ago, I had an auspicious dream. I dreamt that I was in a very crowded temple. Every worshipper there was making prostrations, kneeling down, praying and making offerings. I do not remember what the offerings looked like but I know they were very unusual offerings that were huge in size. So I also followed suit by making the offerings too.

After I was done, a man appeared and chatted with me. He told me about that  temple and he talked about Buddhism.  Then suddenly, the man said excitedly that he must show me a picture of his master. When he took out the picture, it was the image of Geshe Lama Konchog! I felt so happy and filled with bliss.

Just a few months before, when I was at ABC (Amitabha Buddhist Center), I had circumambulated around Geshe Lama Konchog’s relics. I had wished then that I will have the good karma in this lifetime to meet his reincarnate, Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche.

Two weeks ago, my wish came true when Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche visited Singapore.  I was at ABC (Amitabha Buddhist Center) real early to meet him. Finally after the puja it was time for blessings and we were led upstairs. Rinpoche blessed me by tapping his small hand on my head lightly. I presented Rinpoche with a red packet and a gift. I had bought him a pair of small black Clarks shoes with maroon trimmings which I think is still too big for his age, after a glimpse at his foot. I also offered him karta finally. 

Although I have not met Geshe Lama Konchog in this lifetime, I am very grateful that I got connected with him through Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche.   I felt so blessed and thrilled.  I definitely believe that I have an affinity with him from previous lifetimes. May I see Rinpoche real soon again.  Om Ah Hum Benza Guru Padma Siddhi Hum! 

Aileen Kho