Question asked by Eric
Hello Pastor Niral
You stated to me in response to my question about Yumar Gyalchen thangka, "Since Yumar Gyalchen is another form of Kache Marpo, it is quite apt for it to be in Panglung Ritroe, don't you think?".
Yes it totally fine since Yumar Gyalchen is the "Peaceful Emanation" of Kache Marpo.
What I do not think is apt is that there is no thangka at all in "Panglung Ritroe" of the "Enlightened" Dharmapala Yumar Gyalchen.
Yumar Gyalchen is
1) the Protector of all the past, present and future Panglung Oracles.
2) the Protector of all the past, present and future Panglung Ritroes.
3) the Protector of all the past, present and future guests and visitors to Panglung Ritroe.
Gyalchen means "Great King" but he does not appear to be treated as one at Panlung Ritroe.
To not have his thangka displayed is to me a total sign of lack of respect for this "Enlightened" Deity.
Both thangkas of Kache Marpo and Yumar Gyalchen should be proudly displayed at Panglung Ritroe.
Dear Eric,
I meant no disrespect with my previous reply. Of course Yumar Gyalchen is highly respected and revered. But you must understand that everything in Panglung Ritroe came about due to the kindness of sponsors. There may not have been a thangka of Yumar Gyalchen in the video but there are images of Yumar Gyalchen there now. But if you or anyone else would like to sponsor a thangka to be offered to Panglung Ritroe, you are more than welcome. In any case, since Yumar Gyalchen is the special protector of Panglung Ritroe, he is there anyway since he is a formless being. What is more indicative of his presence is actually the oracle’s throne. As the oracle sits on the throne to take trance of this great being, the throne represents his presence within Panglung Ritroe. As the Panglung Kuten also takes trance of Dorje Shugden, the throne also represents Dorje Shugden’s presence as well.
We do thank Yumar Gyalchen for his protection and revere him as a great protector. In fact certain pastors go there on a regular basis to make offerings and recite prayers to Yumar Gyalchen on a regular basis. I do hope this clears any misunderstanding. Thank you.