Buddhist Princess of Halifax, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia (CHAKRA) – A new Buddhist Princess has been born in Halifax causing the Shambhala Buddhist community to celebrate.

The Shambhala website recently announced the birth of Drukmo Yeshe Sarasvati Ziji Mukpo.

Mother, Sakyong Wangmo Khandro Tseyang and father, Sakyong Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche happily carried her for the first time after she was born at 10:24 a.m. on a Wednesday which was the first day of the Tibetan new moon.  She was born at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

Lady Diana Mukpo, a high ranking member of the Buddhist community said, “This is a glorious and historic moment. I am filled with joy by the continuity of our Mukpo clan. On behalf of the entire Shambhala community, I extend my heartfelt good wishes to the Sakyong and the Sakyong Wangmo.”

Dr. Mitchell Levy said that the physical health of the newborn princess was healthy and happy free of any complications for both mother and child.

Traditional rituals and ceremonies are being privately celebrated at the royal family’s home in Halifax.

The princesses’ father is a highly respected member of the Buddhist community in Halifax because he is a high lama in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.  He is believed to be the second incarnation of an enlightened individual in Tibet known as Mipham the Great.

Even though there are many Shambhala Buddhist communities around the world the largest one is in Halifax.  The princesses’ birth will continue to be celebrated for weeks to come.