August 21, 2011 - Dharamsala, Gyuto His Holiness Karmapa led a prayer session for Tsewang Norbu, the 29-year old monk who set himself ablaze protesting China's rule over Tibet Monday last. Observing the Buddhist ritual of 'Duntsik' (weekly prayers), local Tibetans led by monks and nuns earlier today performed the... read more →
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July 29, 2011 - Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, NYC His Holiness the Karmapa's last public talk of His second overseas trip was held in Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, New York City, on July 29. The admission tickets were taken up quickly on opening day of the online ticket... read more →
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July 18, 2011 - NY Woodstock KTD Early in the morning, shuttle buses discharged a steady stream of people, arriving from all directions to receive teachings from the Gyalwang Karmapa at his North American seat. By 10 am, an estimated 800 people were joyfully awaiting His Holiness' arrival under a... read more →
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"A Young Tibetan Lama Prepares for a Greater Role" By LAURIE GOODSTEIN Published: July 28, 2011
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July 20, 2011 - Mount Laurel-New Jersey KTC His Holiness the Karmapa departed his North American seat in Woodstock, NY, for a visit to another Dharma center under his spiritual guidance—Karma Thegchen Choling center of New Jersey (KTC-NJ). Arriving at midday in this rural setting in southern New Jersey, the... read more →
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July 19, 2011 - NY Woodstock KTD Disciples from afar gathered again today at KTD in New York, for a second full day of Dharma nectar dispensed by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. Continuing his historic second visit to the United States, His Holiness the Karmapa began the morning session by... read more →
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July 17, 2011 - NY Woodstock KTD On the road that leads through the upstate New York town of Woodstock, a huge quilted sign hangs high, proclaiming: Welcome Home! His Holiness the 17th Karmapa was indeed welcomed back to his North American seat this afternoon, for a joyful second visit.... read more →
