12th Samtrul Rinpoche (head of the monastery)

During a casual tea gathering at Samdrup Dargyeling Monastery, a remarkable event took place. The lama hosting the Nyingma Protector “Tsimar” became possessed by the deity, manifesting its divine presence. At that moment, Tulku Yeshi Nyingpo’s consort stood at a distance, holding their two-year-old son. Moved by an unseen force, the protector offered a khadhar (ceremonial scarf) to the child and solemnly declared, “This child must be well cared for, as he will benefit sentient beings in the future.”
In the years that followed, this prophetic moment was affirmed when His Holiness the 3rd Penor Rinpoche formally recognized the child as the reincarnation of the 11th Samtrul Rinpoche. Today, the young Rinpoche is actively engaged alongside his father in the construction of a new dormitory and other monastic projects, continuing the sacred legacy of Samdrup Dargyeling Monastery.