Photo 1.51 - Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche III at age 4

OM SWASTI

Above the thousand petals of the Lotus Buddha's compassion, in the pollen heart blossemed with a wondrous emanation, has appeared the Guide of All Beings, the Envoy of the Victors, the incomparable enlightened form, the merit and glory of fortunate disciples.
You are the efflorescence of the Vidyadharas, the epitome of the Three Secrets, the Wish-fulfilling Lord;
You are present here solely to fulfill the hopes of all beings in the three planes of existence, whose needs and desires are met through Your effortless enlightened activity.
In ever-lasting essence, may Your life remain firm.
Through the power of the truth of the ocean of the Three Jewels and the Three Roots, and through the strong abilities of the Five Classes of Male and Female Oath-bound Ones, may the intent of our wishes and those of others spontaneously achieve fruition, and unhindered, may the Great Waves which benefit beings reach Perfect Completion.

At Shay-u Do, in the region of Do-Kham (East Tibet), the child born in the family of the supreme spiritual master Tulku Jigmed Chokyi Nyima has been unmistakenly recognized as the third Dudjom Rinpoche, the reincarnation of the Lord of Refuge Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Since many great individuals, non-sectarians who are well-known throughout the Ancient and New Schools, have unanimously confirmed the prophecies and signs, I am certain that it is true. Therefore, I, Sangye Dorje, the foolish, least worthy servant of the last incarnation of this Master, have carelessly written this long life prayer in a few words related to the offering of a name. May this prove virtuous and pleasing!