The history was
recorded in the book of Bjishong MSS and the glimpse of memories were already
hanging on the walls of school museum. We can still feel the presence of His
Holiness the Chabje Khenchen Trueku Jigme
Choda, the 70th Jekhenpo of Bhutan, as an ultimate refuge of all the
sentient beings that exist in the samsara of six realms in the never-ending
cyclic process. Sublime of smiles on our face were still undiminished and that
would perpetuate until we bade farewell to this uncertainty and mundane world.
We were overwhelmed and excited on 10th
of May 2014 on hearing an imperative news of His Holiness visiting Gasa
Dzongkhag to consecrate the newly renovated Tashi Thongmen Dzong, which was
partially engulfed by fire in 2008. Gasa
Tashithongmen Dzong just stands on the top of the hill above famous Gasa hot
spring overlooking Dochula, one of the highest pass in Bhutan.
Upon welcoming the exalting news, principal of
Bjishong MSS resolved to invite Chabje khenchen to our school, which is located
few meters away from the highway connecting Gasa dzongkhag with other parts of
Bhutan. The decision of the principal was ushered by all the stakeholders and
collectively delegated the preparatory works among staff. None of us ever took
their assigned task as a burden; rather every family member grasps it as a
lifetime opportunity to prepare for such historic visit. With our irrepressible
and indefatigable effort tailored with enthusiastic mind, we have finally
accomplished our assigned task the day before scheduled.
Our eagerness and
excitement to receive His eminence keeps on growing like a burning fire and the
second hand of the clock seems never turning. Finally on the morning of13th
May 2013, as I peep through my bedroom window, I could see the sky free of
clouds, eastern sun has just started radiating the radiance behind the horizon.
The spring birds were singing melancholically with full throated ease. As I
embark to cook the breakfast of the day, I have prepared myself for the day
side by side. I have chosen the best attire and as I dressed up in front of dressing
mirror, I look spick and span. My new traditional boot has invigorated me for
the programme of the day.
It was around 1:00 pm of the day, and we were
already in queue near our school gate wearing kabney, traditional boot and
Khadar folded in our hand. Suddenly when we were fully engrossed in our local
conversations, we heard the usual sound of pilot cars. As Chabje khenchen
disembark the red Prado, we have ushered His holiness and the team according to
our Driglam Namzha, which is deeply rooted in our culture since 1616 A.D.
A huge throng has gathered in our multipurpose
hall to receive teachings and blessings from His Holiness the Jekhenpo of
Bhutan. I have never witnessed such an unusual crowd ever gathered in the
history of Bjishong MSS. For about an hour we are privileged to receive the
spiritual authorization on mantra of Guru padmasambawa, mantra of Tara ( Jetsun
Dem), Mantra of Buddha of infinite compassion ( Chenrizig), Mantra of Buddha of
wisdom ( Manjusheri), etc.
As His Holiness and the team waves their hand,
the glumness has shaken our school with our heart palpitating, though we
understand that parting after meeting is completely natural phenomena. Today we can no longer see the full moon
appearance-face of His Holiness the Jekhenpo of Bhutan. Yet his teachings and
blessings were echoing in our mind. The memories are printed deep in our heart
and shall be vivid forever.
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