As requested by Tsurphu Labrang (Karmapa’s Office of Administration) His Eminence Kyabje Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche offers a reading transmission (oral transmission) to His Holiness The 17th Karmapa, which started on August 31st, 2008. The reading transmission is of The 15th Karmapa’s (Khakyab Dorje) collected works. Read more
This morning Mr. J.P. Nadda (Forest Minister of Himachal Pradesh Govt.), Mr. Indresh (All India RSS Chief and the founder of Himalayan Family Organization) and Mr. Rishi Walia (RSS State President of H.P) accompanied by Mr. Karma Choephel and Mrs. Gyari Dolma (Speaker of Tibetan Parliament in Exile) and the Himalayan Family Group had an audience with His Holiness Karmapa at his residence in Gyuto University. Read more
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is the head of the 900 year old Karma Kagyu Lineage and guide to millions of Buddhists around the world.
Currently 30 years old, the Karmapa resides in his temporary home at Gyuto Monastery in India after making a dramatic escape from Tibet in the year 2000.
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Each person must find his or her own path. Nonetheless, seek guidance from wise and compassionate people and listen to them earnestly. This will help you find the best way to proceed – now and in the future.- Karmapa on Guidance
All traditions, whether religious or secular, have developed to benefit human society. In the event that a tradition or system becomes harmful, there’s no need to insist on following it.- Karmapa on Tradition
Human beings are the most intelligent and resourceful species on earth. If we use our intelligence to cause more suffering, rather than to bring some real benefit to others and ourselves, we are no better than beasts.- Karmapa on Intelligence
Just to simply relax and rest in your own natural state is all that you need to do. When you give yourself that opportunity, you’ll find that presence extends to the other parts of your life.- Karmapa on Meditation
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