Hello and welcome to His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa's new website! Although the previous website has served us well for many years, it was decided that a new and more modern site was needed to help share news, content and information about the Karmapa. We have changed the design and... read more →
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Apr
09
9th April, 2013 –Gyuto Monastery, Dharamsala. Meeting recently with a private group of 300 advanced Mahamudra students, the Gyalwang Karmapa explored what it means to be an authentic Buddhist. The group of international students had travelled to Gyuto Monastery to seek the Gyalwang Karmapa's heart advice in an annual tradition,... read more →
Mar
23
23rd March 2013 - Gyuto, Dharamsala. "I have been a supporter of Earth Hour for the past three years and am happy to continue the tradition this year as well, by turning off the lights for one hour on March 23rd, from 8.30 to 9.30 pm. It might seem like... read more →
Mar
22
22nd March 2013 –Tashi Jong, Dharamsala. On the 10th day of the second month, the Gyalwang Karmapa was Guest of Honor at Khampagar Monastery's 300th anniversary of the sacred Padmasambhava Garcham (Guru Rinpoche Lama-Dance). Arriving early in the morning at Tashi Jong, the Gyalwang Karmapa's motorcade passed through crowds of... read more →
Mar
12
12th March 2013 - New Delhi New Delhi, 12th March 2013 - Today, the Gyalwang Karmapa visited Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, who is recuperating well after a recent road accident. His Holiness spent more than a hour visiting Ling Rinpoche at his farmhouse in suburb Delhi, giving advice and showing... read more →
Mar
09
9th March 2013 –Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath. Today, the Gyawang Karmapa accepted a request for a talk from the Central University of Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India. Sitting majestically on an elaborately carved throne, he first received ceremonial scarves from the faculty and administration of the University. The... read more →
Mar
07
7th March 2013 –Vajra Vidhya Institute, Sarnath. On the 25th day of the 1st month of the Tibetan calendar, the Day of Dakinis, the Gyalwang Karmapa presided over special puja centered on the deity Vajrayogini. The Day of Dakinis celebrates female wisdom-deities, while Vajrayogini is considered to be the supreme... read more →