after the 15th karmapa's passing, the karmapa's attendant, jampal tsultrim, hid for months believing that the 11th tai situpa would punish him. however, the attendant finally revealed that he possessed the sacred letter of prediction, which matched exactly with the proceeding the 11th tai situpa was already undertaking to find the 16th karmapa rangjung rigpe dorje. the 11th tai situpa later recognized the 16th karmapa rangjung rigpe dorje.