4th April, 2011 His Holiness arrived back at Gyuto Monastery, his temporary residence, after successfully completing his visit to Sarnath where he gave his Spring Teachings for both Tibetan and international students. His Holiness will now resume his normal routine of study, audiences and local visits. Gyalwang Karmapa Gives Audience... read more →
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March 21, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath The Gyalwang Karmapa today visited the Central University for Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, and delivered an address to its students and faculty. During his annual stays in Sarnath, the Gyalwang Karmapa often lectures at the institute, which is the first accredited university... read more →
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March 20, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath At the request of Khenpo Lobsang Tenzin, Head of Vajra Vidya Institute, Gyalwang Karmapa wrote a short song to be used as the anthem for the Institute, and presented it to Khenchen Yongzin Thrangu Rinpoche during the Lama Choepa on Saturday morning.... read more →
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March 19, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath Once more the shrine room had been re-arranged, and the three images of the glorious Kagyu forefathers, Marpa, Milarepa, and Gampopa, had been placed centrally below the great golden image of Lord Buddha. They now topped a special shrine decorated with seven... read more →
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March 18, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath The first month of the Tibetan year is counted as extremely auspicious and contains several memorable festivals and anniversaries for Tibetan Buddhists and for the Kagyu Lineage in particular. Milarepa Day: 18th March, 2011 Gyalwang Karmapa presided over the first part of... read more →
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March 17, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath During the teaching, Gyalwang Karmapa explained that three topics had been suggested: the lama- disciple relationship, consciousness and wisdom [to link in with Thrangu Rinpoche’s teachings] or a topic of his own choosing. His Holiness covered all three in nearly two hours... read more →
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March 13, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath An audience of 600 devotees crowded into the main shrine room at Vajra Vidya Institute to receive the 1000-armed 1000-eyed Chenrezig empowerment from Gyalwang Karmapa. The empowerment was broadcast worldwide by live webcast over the Internet and there were more than 4,000... read more →