Rinchey's Rhapsody

As narrated by Khenpo Nima Shar Translated by Rinchen Phuntsho Part III Meanwhile, Phagkaypo and his evil friend Rinchoey, had been very consistent with their plans of taking revenge on the people of Sercha for their disrespect and insult. In vicious anger, they planned to eradicate the whole race of people in Sercha. One day, they led a large army and advanced towards Sercha. The Buddha learnt about it through his clairvoyance and realised how grave a sin they were going to commit. Moreover, the people of Sercha were also robust people and skilled in the art of warfare. Hence, the unprovoked aggression on the people of Sercha by Phagkaypo only meant equal threat to himself and his people. In anyways, many precious lives were at stake and many people were on the threshold of committing heinous sins. Therefore, in order to avert the tragedy, but unknown to Phagkaypo’s force, the Buddha went ahead towards Sercha and choosing an old dried tree, sat beneath it. Though there were many

As narrated by Khenpo Nima Shar Translated by Rinchen Phuntsho Part II Soon, Threngchenma bore a son from King Sergyal. The son was named Phagkaypo. Phagkaypo had inherited his parents’ good miens, intelligence and skills. Almost around the same time, one of King Sergyal’s ministers also fathered a son amidst some inauspicious omens and signs. Hence, the astrologers and people who deciphered these inauspicious omens began to have premonitions that the minister’s son might prove sinister for the country and its people. However, no one dared to say anything, for he was the son of a minister. The minister’s son was named Rinchoey. Phagkaypo and Rinchoey were born around the same time and grew up together. Soon, a special bond of friendship grew between the two. They became inseparable and always listened to each other. Both grew up into extraordinarily good looking men with unusual skills and talents, which they often flaunted in front of women. One day, the two men decided to r