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PROCLAMATION
Terchen Taksham Rinpoche Day: December 20, 2024
Over 5,000 Tibetan Buddhists live in Minnesota, many residing in Columbia Heights. On
December 20, 2006, Jalue Dorjee was born in Columbia Heights. On April 8, 2007, he was
recognized as the 8th reincarnation of the 17th-century Tibetan Lama Terchen Taksham
Orgyen Samten Lingpa by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche.
The 8th Terchen Taksham Rinpoche is the only Tibetan Buddhist reincarnation born in
Minnesota and the first in the United States. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama named him
Tenzin Gyurme Trinley Dorje and expressed hopes for his long life and meaningful dharma
activities. He has also been recognized by other prominent Buddhist leaders, including the 5th
head of the Ngagyur Nyingma Lineage, Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche, and His Holiness the
Sakya Trinzin.
Columbia Heights honors Tibetan Buddhism for its teachings on compassion, forgiveness, and
tolerance, enriching our diverse community's fabric. Taksham Rinpoche, while deeply
engaged in Buddhist studies, also enjoys the life of an American teenager. He attends high
school, plays football and basketball, listens to rap music, practices calligraphy, and continues
to learn and memorize sacred scriptures.
Upon completing his public education and traditional Buddhist studies, Taksham Rinpoche
plans to offer teachings at his nonprofit educational center, the Nyingmapa Taksham Buddhist
Center, located here in Columbia Heights. The city previously acknowledged his impact by
passing a resolution on April 24, 2016, celebrating the opening of his center.
On December 20, 2024, Taksham Rinpoche will turn eighteen, marking a significant milestone
in his journey.
Now Therefore, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do
hereby proclaim December 20, 2024 to be Terchen Taksham Rinpoche Day, in the City of
Columba Heights, County of Anoka, State of MN, U.S.A.
F G , t� RTSF: Mayor
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