June 19th, 2009 - Gyuto, Dharamsala At Gyuto, His Holiness attended the morning session of the third day of a Tsedup Puja. 160 monks and nuns from different monasteries attended the Puja. His Eminence Gyaltsab Rinpoche led the Tsedup prayer which was specially performed from June 17th to 24th for... read more →
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June 5th, 2009 - Gyuto/Dharamsala With day-time temperatures soaring to more than 100 F, His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa waited until the early evening before taking part in a tree planting ceremony. The ceremony took place on the grounds of Gyuto Tantric University, His Holiness's temporary home near Dharamsala. Accompanied... read more →
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May 31, 2009 - Dharamsala The 15th Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup Football tournament kicked off today with an elaborate ceremonial opening at the Tibetan Children Village School. His Holiness Karmapa graced the occasion as the chief guest. Ven Tsering Phuntsok, Minister of Religion; Mr. Chope Paljor Tsering, Minister of... read more →
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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 →
