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Dec 27
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Kagyu Gunchoe Teachings Live Webcast – The Four Dharmas of Gampopa

The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje Because of the Covid 19 pandemic, this year’s Kagyu Gunchoe winter gathering had to be postponed, however there will be teachings on the “Four Dharmas of Gampopa”. These teachings were initially intended for monks participating in the Kagyu Gunchoe, but due to requests... read more →
Jul 07

His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa’s Greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Occasion of His Eighty-Fifth Birthday

In the realm encircled by snow mountains, You are the source of all benefit and happiness. Tenzin Gyatso, powerful Chenrezik, May you remain until samsara’s end. To His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Nobel Laureate, the kind protector of the Land of Snow, Lord of the Victorious Ones, I offer my... read more →
Jun 25
karmapa teaching three principle aspects of the path

A Message for the Gyalwang Karmapa’s 35th Birthday

We would like to wish the Gyalwang Karmapa a very happy 35th birthday. With a deep gratitude for all of your endless care and hard work, we pray that all your wishes are fulfilled, your life is long, and that we are never separated. Photo thanks to Olivier Adam.
Apr 24

Karmapa Recites Mantras and Makes Concluding Aspirations for the World: Day Seven

Tashi delek. Today is the seventh and final day of our prayers for the pandemic to subside. Today we will recite Tangtong Gyalpo’s Prayer that Saved Sakya from Disease along with the Six Syllable Mantra and other mantras, and Appeasing the Discord of the Mamos. There are many different mantras,... read more →
Apr 24

Gyalwang Karmapa Chants the Aspiration for Rebirth in Sukhavati: Day Six

Tashi delek. Today is the sixth day of our prayers for the pandemic to subside. Today we will recite Karma Chakme’s Aspiration for Birth in Sukhavati. In Tibet, there are many different prayers for rebirth in Sukhavati. Some long and some short, but the one that people know best is... read more →
Apr 23

Karmapa Recites Prayers to Guru Rinpoche for the Pandemic to Subside: Day Five

Tashi delek. Today is the fifth day of our prayers for the pandemic to subside. Today we will recite two well-known prayers to Guru Rinpoche. Guru Rinpoche or Padmasambhava was a scholar and siddha from the land of Uddiyana, who came to Tibet at the end of the eighth century.... read more →
Apr 22

Gyalwang Karmapa Recites Tara Prayers for the Pandemic to Subside: Day Four

Tashi delek. Today is the fourth day of our prayers for the pandemic to subside. Today we will recite the Prostrations and Praises of the 21 Taras. This practice is extremely widespread in Tibet. For centuries, all Tibetans, whether male or female, young or old, have recited it either in... read more →
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MIND TRAINING TEACHING
The Gyalwang Karmapa gave an extensive teaching on the 8 Verses of Training the Mind

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THE PRAJNAPARAMITA
Taught over six sessions, this is a direct explanation of the Buddhist view of emptiness

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THE CHENREZIK PRACTICE
The Gyalwang Karmapa taught on how to practice Chenrezik and recite his mantra

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100 SHORT INSTRUCTIONS
Taught over nine sessions, this text by the 8th Karmapa was taught in great depth by the present Karmapa.

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THREE PRINCIPLE ASPECTS
A comprehensive teaching that condenses the entire Buddhist path by Tsongkhapa

 

Recent Updates

  • Kagyu Gunchoe Teachings Live Webcast – The Four Dharmas of Gampopa
  • His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa’s Greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Occasion of His Eighty-Fifth Birthday
  • A Message for the Gyalwang Karmapa’s 35th Birthday
  • Karmapa Recites Mantras and Makes Concluding Aspirations for the World: Day Seven
  • Gyalwang Karmapa Chants the Aspiration for Rebirth in Sukhavati: Day Six
  • Karmapa Recites Prayers to Guru Rinpoche for the Pandemic to Subside: Day Five
  • Gyalwang Karmapa Recites Tara Prayers for the Pandemic to Subside: Day Four

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About the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

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.

Born in 1985, the Karmapa resides in his temporary home at Gyuto Monastery in India after making a dramatic escape from Tibet in the year 2000.

Traveling the world, the Karmapa skillfully teaches traditional Tibetan Buddhist Dharma while also advocating topics such as environmental conservation, feminism, digitization of the Dharma, and much more.

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