The boy born to Karma Dondrub and Loga in the Wood Ox year (of the Tibetan calendar) identifies with the prediction letter (left by the late Karmapa) and is hereby recognized as the reincarnation of the Sixteenth Karmapa. With prayers for his well-being and for the success of his activities. The Dalai Lama. The 3rd of the fourth Tibetan month in the water monkey year, June 3rd, 1992.

A Summary of the Advice Given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

„It is mainly Chamgon Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche along with Tsurphu Gyaltsap Rinpoche and those closely connected, who are responsible for finding the reincarnation of the Seventeenth Gyalwa Karmapa, and I am very happy about this. There is a proverb that says where there is great Dharma, there is immense Mara. Although there have been some difficult situations, from now on, everyone should maintain firmly their faith and samaya. I pray that this precious reincarnation will have a long life and that his activity will flourish. I wish you all Tashi Delek.“