On December 10, 2005, His Holiness Karmapa appointed Ven. Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche as the new General Secretary of the Tsurphu Labrang. The Karmapa announced the appointment at an investiture ceremony held at His Holiness's temporary quarters in Gutyo Tantric University. The ceremony was attended by a number of eminent... read more →
Dec
05
Nov
19
His Holiness enjoys a birthday celebration for Ven. Sangye Nyenpa Rinpochenote: click image to go to slideshow page On November 19th, His Holiness gathered with eminent Rinpoches in His Holiness’s audience room at his temporary camp in Gyuto Ramoche Tantric University to celebrate the 41st birthday (according to western calendar)... read more →
Oct
20
The Karmapa with His Eminence Jamgon Rinpoche and His Eminence Gyaltsab Rinpoche at Bokar Monastery in Mirik in October, 2005 note: click image to go to slideshow page On October 9-20, 2005, HH Karmapa traveled to Bokar Ngedhon Choekhor Ling Monastery to preside over a Grand Prayer Gathering in the... read more →
Jul
20
The Office of His Holiness announces administrative changes in the staff of the office since the passing of General Secretary) (Zhanag Dzodpa Tenzin Namgyal in June of 2005. The Second Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche has been appointed to serve as acting General Secretary. Since the Seventeenth Gyalwa Karmapa arrived in India... read more →
Jul
06
His Holiness the Dalai Lama celebrated his 70th Birthday on July 6, 2005. His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa attended the ceremonies, joining with others in prayers for longetivity of His Holiness, offerings of mandalas and celebrations of the accomplishments of the Dalai Lama. A photo of the Karmapa with the... read more →
Jun
26
HH Karmapa plays liturgical music during consecration ceremonies in June of 2005 On June 26, 2005, His Holiness became 20 years of age (21 years according to the Tibetan counting system). The program for His Holiness's birthday commenced at 5:30am with a ceremony at Gyuto in which monks offered long... read more →
Jan
20
In March, His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa toured South India as part of a month long visit to Tibetan Settlements in the area. His Holiness flew to Goa Airport on the 28th of February, where he was met by representatives of major monasteries in the Mungod Settlement. He departed for... read more →
