Certificate

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Translation of the Certificate

Born into the Shakya clan out of skill in means and compassion, Unconquerable, vanquisher of the legion of Mara, Body shining like a heap of gold, I prostrate to you, King of the Shakyas.

The subject of this discussion is a westerner, honorably born in America, known as Buddha Maitreya. He is reliably said to have manifested the characteristics of Holiness as his true self, thereby distinguishing himself from the other children. Thereafter, wherever he visited in the world, and the places were many, he established Shambhala dharma centers. Now he is engaged in giving assistance and performing unsurpassable deeds of mercy for dharma orders and poor families in Tibet, India, Nepal and Bhutan. Furthermore, the lamas dwelling in the regions of Tibet, India, Nepal and Bhutan attest that he is a manifestation of the Buddha Maitreya. Being praised thus again and again by the vajra land suffices for us to acknowledge the truth of it. Hereafter, according to a promise made by the personage himself, assistance will be given toward the rebuilding of this monastic college, a favor that we sincerely request.

With best wishes for the ultimate long life of Rinpoche himself - may his good deeds fill the ten regions of space.

From the office of eastern Dzam-thang-tsang-chen Monastery
Western year 2005, first month, twenty-second day.