His Holiness presided over the the Great Monlam Aspiration of the Glorious Unequaled Kagyu Sangha (Pal Nyammay Kagyupay Sangha Monlam Chenmo) from December 30 - January His Holiness at the Monlam which concluded in January of 2004; to his right is the late Ven. Bokar rinpoche 8. A slideshow... read more →
Jan
20
Oct
18
His Holiness Karmapa and the Kagyu Office have offered their sincere prayers and wishes in response to the passing of Her Majesty Ashi Phuntsho Choden, affectionately known to the Bhutanese people as Gayum Angay. Her Majesty passed away on August 24, at the age of 92. Her Majesty is the... read more →
Oct
10
His Holiness Karmapa with martial artist and actor Jet Li In September, His Holiness Karmapa toured the Gopalpur TCV. SOS Tibetan Children's Village at Gopalpur. TCV Gopalpur is a children's community with 32 homes, educational complexes, a medical centre and hostels for boys and girls. His Holiness wil visit... read more →
Oct
05
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of the mother of His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche in August of this year. His Holiness Karmapa led prayer services and sent his wishes to the family. Drupon Rinpoche represented the Kagyu Office at memorial ceremonies at Sherab Ling Monastery,... read more →
Oct
01
His Holiness studying with Ven. Bokar Rinpoche His Holiness continues his studies with masters of the lineage. Bokar Rinpoche instructed His Holiness in his temporary residence at Gyuto Tantric University, in August and Tenga Rinpoche taught and transmitted lineage traditions to His Holiness in October and November.
Jul
08
His Holiness Karmapa with the Governor of Himachal Pradesh (July 8, 2003) At the invitation of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society and area Tibetan settlements, His Holiness toured the Shimla area in July. A slideshow of photos of His Holiness during this visit is available from this site. On July 5th,... read more →
Jun
26
His Holiness at the birthday celebrations in Dharamsala On June 26, 2003, His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa turned 18 years old, according to the Western traditions of counting birthdays. (According to the Tibetan tradition, His Holiness was 19 years old as of the Tibetan New Year.) At Gyuto, though... read more →
