“From one perspective, the six-syllables are the name mantra of Chenrezik. From another, Chenrezik is a bodhisattva who embodies the great compassion of all the buddhas and incorporates their bodhichitta and activities as well as all of their power. This means that his mantra has the potency of... read more →
Oct
27
Oct
11
Transcript of the Joint Statement His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje and His Holiness Trinley Thaye Dorje met over the last few days at a rural location in France. Their purpose was to get to know each other personally. They also discussed how they might work... read more →
Sep
27
On the 27th of September, His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa visited His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche at his residence at Tsechen Kunchab Ling, the seat of His Holiness the Sakya Trizin in the United States. Tsechen Kunchab Ling, Temple of All-Encompassing Great Compassion, was established in Walden, New York in... read more →
Sep
07
Medford, Massachusetts September 7, 2018 Before leaving Boston, the Karmapa stopped at the Kurukulla Center to give a blessing and a brief talk. The Center started in 1989 and came to its present location in 2002 where it is now under the guidance of Geshe Tenley. The maroon and golden... read more →
Sep
05
Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts September 5, 2018 On a sunny day in Cambridge, the Karmapa paid a surprise visit to the offices of BRDC. The new director, Jann Ronis, and BDRC’s staff of Tibetans and westerners were delighted to receive him and spend an afternoon in conversation around the seminar... read more →
Sep
02
Michael J. Tully Park Stadium, New York City, New York September 2, 2018 In the late afternoon, as the day’s hot temperature was coming off of its peak, the Karmapa came to watch the second Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup in North America. In welcome, he was greeted with the... read more →
Aug
31
His Holiness the 17th Karmapa visited the University of Wisconsin–Madison this past week. He was hosted by the Center for Healthy Minds, one of the top research institutions focusing on affective and contemplative neuroscience around the world. His Holiness met with the Provost of the University, as well as heads... read more →
