Blessed voices

Blessed voices from some of the 26 lamas which followed His Eminence Lati Rinpoche in his stay here.

Geshe Ngawang Longtho, 75

"There was one main sign when we raised the da-dhars (wealth sticks) while conducting the Namtose Wealth puja. It rained for 15 minutes, before that it was a very hot day with no sign of rain. It is very auspicious to have rain during or after a puja. It shows that deities and naga beings are very happy."

Geshe Phuntsok Gyaltsen, 69

"Chanting mantras is a request of blessings froma particular deity. For example while you are chanting Om Mani Padme Hum, you should visualise that you receive the blessings of the mantra of the body, speech and mind and it purifies our 3 doors."

Thupten Gyaltsen, 25

"Lati Rinpoche is not an ordinary monk. During mass teachings, His Holiness the Dalai Lama also frequently praises Lati Rinpoche to be exemplary and asks everyone to follow Rinpoche's practise. So the people in Singapore are really lucky to be able to meet Rinpoche and can receive teachings and blessings from Him. They have very good karma."

Gelek Thardoe, 34

"It is a great honour to be here to serve my monastery. The people are very religious and show great devotion and faith in the Three Jewels. I feel very good to see them coming everyday. The blessings they get are very great if they can perceive Rinpoche to be real Buddha, the merit will be inconceivable."