First meeting of Francesco Naropa, the reincarnation of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche, and his parents with H.H. Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche
Dear Friends,
With great joy, I would like to share with everyone that on the 7th day of the Vesak month in the Tibetan calendar, 2026, His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche, in Vermont, met and received the precious reincarnation of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche, Francesco Naropa. During the meeting, Francesco Naropa naturally expressed affection and familiarity toward Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche. These were joyful and deeply moving moments.
On Sunday, May 24, Kyabje Rinpoche performed the auspicious first hair-cutting ceremony, thra-phul, for Francesco Naropa, bestowed upon him his Dharma name, Losang Yeshe Thubten Yarphel, and granted him the transmission of the Manjushri prayer and the Tibetan alphabet.
During this meeting, Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche offered us precious advice and clarifications. We are happy to share here the original audio recording so that everyone may listen to his words directly.
On behalf of all the disciples and friends of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Kyabje Trijang Chogtrul Rinpoche, who, with great love and profound wisdom, recognized the authentic reincarnation of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche. There are no words or gestures sufficient to express our gratitude.
With affection,
Lama Michel Rinpoche
