Thank u Mana and Kelsang for such wonderful and rare pictures of Denma Gonsar Rinpoche.
Recently, I have heard from reliable sources that during the previous earthquake in Qinghai where Denma Gonsar Rinpoche Monastery is situated, all building surrounding the monastery was badly damaged. There was ZERO damage in that monastery.
There was another Gelugpa Monastery which was in the midst of construction around the same area, collapsed at that time also. Even Denma Gonsar Rinpoche personal house/ladrang which was situated not far outside the monastery stayed intact whereby the surrounding houses were badly damaged.
Hmmmmm, I wonder why? From my not so deep understanding on Buddhism, I truly believe it is DS intervention and OF COURSE, their student - teacher disciple relationship which is very strong and not broken that kept the monastery and the people safe.