His Holiness presides over the Drogen Kagyu Monlam in Bodhgaya at the end of 2001 His Holiness led the Drogen Kagyü Monlam in Bodhgaya at the end of December. The vast ceremony required the preparations of monks from many monasteries, including Rumtek, and was attended by many thousands of monastics... read more →
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BY MICHAEL FATHERS Sixteen-year-old Ugyen Trinley Dorje, the most senior religious leader in Tibet until he fled the country 15 months ago, has spoken for the first time since he joined the Dalai Lama in exile in India. Better known as the 17th incarnation of the Karmapa -- and a... read more →
Apr
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Interview with His Holiness Apr 29, 2001 (United Kingdom) BY LUKE HARDING THE LHATOK region of eastern Tibet is about as remote as the country gets. Only a few hardy nomads eke out a living here, tending their yaks and wandering across a vast expanse of grassland enclosed by white... read more →
Apr
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BY LUKE HARDING THE LHATOK region of eastern Tibet is about as remote as the country gets. Only a few hardy nomads eke out a living here, tending their yaks and wandering across a vast expanse of grassland enclosed by white mountains. It was here 15 years ago that Ogyen... read more →
Apr
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Observer (April 29, 2001) An interview of His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa by Luke Harding Telegraph (April 28, 2001) A background piece about His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa's administration at Gyuto by Mick Brown Time Magazine (May 10,... read more →
May
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(July 23, 1992) TEXT: DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND CULTURE Central Tibetan Administration of H.H. Dalai Lama HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA RECOGNIZED THE 17TH GYALWA KARMAPA A Special Official Notification The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dharamsala, has been receiving numerous letters since late June, 1992, expressing concern... read more →
May
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“The boy born to Karma Döndrub and Loga in the Wood-Ox Year (of the Tibetan calendar) identifies with the prediction letter (left by the late Karmapa) and is hereby recognized as the reincarnation of the 16th Karmapa. With prayers for his well-being and for the success of his activities.” --... read more →