June 27, 2011. Dharamshala His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa inaugurate an exhibition of traditional Tibetan Thangka painting at the Tsuglakkhang complex. He commended the artists for their work and encouraged them to spread the tradition of their unique Tibetan Traditional Art of Tsang Menthang, highlighting the importance of many reincarnations of... read more →
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Jun
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June 26, 2011 - Gyuto Dharamsala. This year in accordance with the wishes of His Holiness The Gyalwang Karmapa, a set of special practices was announced for the recollection of the kindness of the two Heart sons Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche and Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche and prayers were offered as... read more →
Jun
02
June 2, Mentseekhang - Dharamsala. (His Holiness composed a short poem for the 50th anniversary) In addressing those gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibetan Institute of Medicine and Astrology in Dharamsala, the Gyalwang Karmapa said that Tibetan astrology must go hand in hand with... read more →
May
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May 25, Tsuglakhang, Mcleodganj In a short speech, which both surprised and delighted the huge crowd gathered in the courtyard of the main temple, Gyalwang Karmapa balanced wit and humour with a respectful seriousness when considering Samdhong Rinpoche’s great achievements during his tenure as Kalon Tripa. At one point, even... read more →
May
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May 3-22, 2011. Gyuto His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa yesterday concluded a three-week series of teachings to a group of students from the University of Redlands in California, USA. The 16 students had travelled to India to study with His Holiness as part of a unique college course called: Sustainable... read more →
May
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May 13, 2011. Nagpur His Holiness gave teachings on “Harmony, Ethics and Power” to the Buddhist devotees of Nagpur who has specially gathered here for this occasion. People’s Democratic Movement of Nagpur organized the teaching. His Holiness inaugurated Dr. Ambedkar’s statue before arriving at the teaching venue. (more…)
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April 24, 2011. Leh, Ladakh DAY 1, 24TH APRIL Upon arrival in Leh, Ladakh, His Holiness was welcomed with a traditional Buddhist reception. He was greeted by thousands of cheering people who had gathered in the airport and along the road all the way to the Jhokhang, the main temple... read more →