May 26, 2009 - Dharamsala Marking the beginning of the sacred Buddhist month of Saka Dawa, at Tsuglag-Khang in Dharamsala, His Holiness Karmapa attended a ritual Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) prayer session. Blessing pills were prepared during the ritual. The annual Saka Dawa festival pays homage to the three most important events... read more →
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May 25, 2009 - Gyuto, Dharamsala Kyabje Dorlob Tenga Rinpoche has arrived in Gyuto, Dharamsala. Tenga Rinpoche is offering instructions on Tantric Rituals to His Holiness. The lessons commenced this morning. Tenga Rinpoche offering instructions to His Holiness on Tantric Rituals.
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May 21, 2009 - Gyuto, Dharamsala Each year, Karma Garchen Trust, one of His Holiness Karmapa's organizations, holds a free Eye Camp, in which everyone from the surrounding area who wishes to receive treatment of eye related medical issues is provided an opportunity for top-quality treatment at no expense. At... read more →
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April 22, 2009 I am happy to release the 108 Things You Can Do today on Earth Day (April 22nd) and hope that this auspicious act has far-reaching benefits for the Earth. Our world is facing an environmental crisis which is complex, overwhelming and affects us all, but it is... read more →
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April 20, 2009 - Gyuto, Dharamsala At 2:30pm His Holiness gathered all the Tsurphu Labrang (Karmapa's Office of Administration) staff members, those working Gyuto, to his audience chamber. His Holiness gave a brief introduction about environmental consciousness and how humans have created problems to upset the natural balance of the... read more →
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April 11, 2009 - Dharamsala His Holiness Karmapa is studying the sciences with Daniel Goleman. For four days, His Holiness will study two-hour long science classes in Gyuto. Richard Gere joined His Holiness on the first day of class. Daniel Goleman is an internationally recognized psychologist who lectures frequently to... read more →
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April 6-10, 2009 - Dharamsala His Holiness Karmapa attended the “Mind and Life” conference, which took place at His Holiness Dalai Lama’s residence. Prominent western scientists and renowned academics have gathered for five days of presentation and dialogues as part of a “Mind and Life” conference series, including Buddhist scholar-practitioners.... read more →