ChNN's Lifespan?

[Motova]

Has Rinpoche given any specifics, hints, or clues on how long he will live?

Thank you.

[krodha]

To my knowledge all he has said about his lifespan is that he would have died long ago if it weren't for his daily Mandarava practice.

[Motova]

To my knowledge all he has said about his lifespan is that he would have died long ago if it weren't for his daily Mandarava practice.

Yes.

He is 79 tomorrow.

I remember him saying two Lamas said he would die in his 50's (I forget exactly which year), but due to his Mandarava practice he survived his cancer.

[Motova]

I think I remember saying his Mandarava practice could extend ones life by a number of years that I forget though I have an idea of what it might be.

Is that him giving us a clue on how long he will live?

[jet.urgyen]

I think I remember saying his Mandarava practice could extend ones life by a number of years that I forget though I have an idea of what it might be.

Is that him giving us a clue on how long he will live?

I'm not sure if the life-span increases with each retreat done with that purpose

[Motova]

I think I remember saying his Mandarava practice could extend ones life by a number of years that I forget though I have an idea of what it might be.

Is that him giving us a clue on how long he will live?

I'm not sure if the life-span increases with each retreat done with that purpose

I'll have to reread it when I get the time. But I remember the potential life increase being substantial. I don't want to say. Maybe I can, but I want to habituate my mind more to be more secretive about these things.

[Könchok Thrinley]

I don't know and don't want to know. I think the best is to pray and practice for his long life and do our best to keep samayas. At least it is better than trying to guess his paranirvana.

[jet.urgyen]

I think I remember saying his Mandarava practice could extend ones life by a number of years that I forget though I have an idea of what it might be.

Is that him giving us a clue on how long he will live?

I'm not sure if the life-span increases with each retreat done with that purpose

I'll have to reread it when I get the time. But I remember the potential life increase being substantial. I don't want to say. Maybe I can, but I want to habituate my mind more to be more secretive about these things.

That's good, longsal teachings are upadesha. That means secret hahaha

[Motova]

Happy Birthday Rinpoche!

[Hansei]

I don't know and don't want to know. I think the best is to pray and practice for his long life and do our best to keep samayas. At least it is better than trying to guess his paranirvana.