Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, New York March 28, 2018 By the afternoon, a wide table in front of the Karmapa’s throne had been spread with colorful bowls of fruit, heaps of sweets, a variety of nuts, dried fruit, crackers, biscuits, and the traditional red and white tormas (sculpted offerings). These... read more →
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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, New York March 26, 2018 To benefit both the living and those who have passed away, the Ocean of Merit Society organized a special Amitabha practice at the Gyalwang Karmapa’s North American Seat, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, and invited His Holiness to preside. The Ocean of Merit... read more →
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Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, New York February 16, 2018 On the eve of the Tibetan New Year, the shrine hall at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra was a hive of activity. Days before, the traditional khapse (deep-fried bread) in many shapes—flowers, intricate leaves, and braided strips—had been prepared in the kitchen. These... read more →
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On this first day of the Tibetan Year of the Earth Dog, Losar Tashi Delek to everyone, especially my brothers and sisters in Tibet and members of the Tibetan and Himalayan communities outside Tibet. May His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama live long, and may this Year of the Earth... read more →
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His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa would like to wish everyone a very Happy Losar for the upcoming Year of the Earth Dog. May everyone be healthy and happy!
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The Colden Auditorium, Queens College, Flushing, New York - February 4, 2018 To over 2,000 people gathered at the Colden Auditorium, the Karmapa, for the first time in his life, offered a Green Tara initiation as a standalone ceremony and not part of a long series of empowerments. To begin,... read more →
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The Karmapa teaches on The Eight Verses on Training the Mind, one of the most beloved texts on mind training (lojong) that distills its very essence. The author, Geshe Langri Thangpa, was a famous Kadampa teacher, who was also called, “the Serious One,” or “Gloomy... read more →