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Kagyu Office Official Releases |
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After the passing away of the 16th Karmapa, the Kagyu Office announced that the four heart-sons of His Holiness—the current Shamar Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, and Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche— had agreed to form a council of regents to take joint responsibility for the spiritual affairs of the Karma Kagyu lineage, alternating as the regent of His Holiness, serving for three years in rotation, each taking lead responsibility for preserving the activity of the Karmapa during that three year period of their term. Background: Interregnum - Transition between the 16th and 17th Gyalwang Karmapas |
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A further announcement about the council of four throne-holders. Background: Interregnum - Transition between the 16th and 17th Gyalwang Karmapas |
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Resolution
of the International Kagyu Conference (December 3, 1992) |
The
resolution accepted the resignation of Topga Yulgyal
in 1992. Mr. Tenzin Namgyal succeeded him in the
position of General Secretary, and continues so
to serve.
Background: Interregnum - Transition between the 16th and 17th Gyalwang Karmapas |
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Press
Statement of the Karmapa (April 27, 2001) |
The Karmapa was permitted by the Indian Government to speak to the press and a press conference was held with the international press corps in attendance. |
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Transcript
of Press Conference of the Karmapa (April 27, 2001) |
A transcript of the question and answer session with the international press corps at the Press Conference. |
Statement Regarding Order of the Sikkim Court
(15 June, 2002) |
A press release from the Kagyu Office describing the request of His Holiness for his followers to comply with the lawful orders of the court regarding an inventory of sacred possessions of Rumtek Monastery sought in a court action brought by opponents of the Kagyu administration |
| The Kagyü Office of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa notification through its legal counsel that a motion designed to bring the litigation over Dharma Chakra Centre, Rumtek Monastery to a swifter conclusion has been unsuccessful. Although the Kagyü Office is disappointed with the news because it will prolong the litigation, the ruling by the Supreme Court of India was not unexpected due to the legal technicalities involved in the underlying suit. | |
| General Secretary to the Holder of the Black Crown Tenzin Namgyal was born in 1933 in the Year of the Female Water Bird in deva-bhumi Todlung Tsurphu into the family line of the 14th Karmapa 'Nakharsharu Khangsar.' With peaceful countenance he passed away on the evening of June 8, 2005 in Nepal. | |
| Statement identifying the officials at the temporary residence at Gyuto Monastery, Sidhbari, Dharamsala, who manage the office of His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa, and officials at Dharma Chakra Centre, Rumtek Administration. Also, information on donations and audience notification procedures. | |
HH Gyalwa Karmapa
Detailed biographical information about His Holiness the 17th Karmapa is available from the drop down menus above. The materials are divided into:
17th Karmapa (His Holiness's current activities and schedule)
Background (Kagyu history regarding predictions about the 17th Karmapa)
In Tibet (His Holiness's early years, enthronement in Tibet and activity at Tsurphu Monastery)
In India (The Karmapa's escape to India and activities in India)
Reference (Official releases from the Kagyu Office and historical background documents referenced in other sections)
When not traveling, His Holiness holds regular public audiences at his temporary camp at the Gyuto Ramoche Tantric University in Dharamsala, HP, India
Kagyu Office of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa (about the Kagyu Office)
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