Jul 12
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The Importance of Harmony among Tibetans

The Marriott Conference Hall, Tysons Corner Marriott, Tysons, Virginia July 12, 2018 After giving a talk on the Eight Verses on Mind Training, His Holiness met with the local Tibetan community and spoke to them directly in Tibetan. He began by thanking Capital Area Tibetan Association and the Tibetans living... read more →
Jul 12
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Making Friends with Our World – Karmapa Teaches on Mind Training

The Marriot Conference Hall, Tysons Corner Marriott, Tysons, Virginia July 12, 2018 His Holiness began by extending his greetings to all who had come, particularly to the Capitol Area Buddhist Association and Tibetan community members in the DC area who had organized this event. He also extended a warm welcome... read more →
Jul 11
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The Gyalwang Karmapa Felicitates His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C. July 11, 2018 In an elegant chamber of the Capitol Visitor Center, many from the House of Representatives had gathered to celebrate the eighty-third birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. They included Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader and long-time supporter of His Holiness,... read more →
Jul 01

Milarepa Comes to New York

LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Long Island City, New York // July 1, 2018 I prostrate to that supreme being, Known by the name of Thöpaga, Who shone like the sun on a snowy peak In the pitch-black darkness of the north. The Mahasiddha Naropa’s praise of Milarepa opens the Gyalwang... read more →
Jun 29
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A Special Long Life Blessing for Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, New York June 21 to 24, 2018 Following the request of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s students, His Holiness arranged three days of practice for Rinpoche, who is ninety-five this year. They took place in the beautifully decorated shrine hall at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD). A golden pavilion... read more →
Jun 24

The Karmapa Celebrates the Realm of His Birthplace

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, New York June 24, 2018 Though a celebration had been planned for his 33rd birthday, the Karmapa said that he really did not need to be feted on this day; however, it would be good to celebrate with a cleansing smoke puja, the deities and protectors... read more →
Jun 15

A Day of Celebrations

Karma Thegsum Choling, Hartford, Connecticut June 15, 2018 This afternoon His Holiness came to this branch center of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, his seat in the United States, to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of its founding. The leafy backyard of the center had been transformed. A large white tent now faced... read more →