Lama Tsultrim makes a pilgrimage to Tibet. While there, she is recognized as an emanation of Machig Labdrön by the resident Lama of Zangri Khangmar (Machig’s monastery in Tibet). Before Lama Tsultrim’s arrival, he dreamed of a white Dakini coming from the West loudly sounding a damaru (drum used in Chöd). Additional indicative signs during the visit included rainbows lasting for hours and rain after a long drought.

After these signs manifested, Lama Karma Dorje Rinpoche, tulku of the brother of the second Karmapa, Karma Pakshi, announced the recognition of Lama Tsultrim as an emanation of Machig Labdrön and gave her Machig’s relics to bring back to Tara Mandala, professing that the future of Machig’s lineage would be in the West.

Returning to Nepal from Tibet, Lama Tsultrim went to see Lama Wangdu Rinpoche who also had a dream and a vision. He also recognized Lama Tsultrim as an emanation of Machig Labdrön and wrote a recognition letter.