Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, Woodstock, New York August 19, 2018 From August 16 to 19, twenty-three Tibetan university students came from all over the United States to attend four-day seminar at the Karmapa’s main seat in North America, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. On the first day, they gathered in the radiant shrine... read more →
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Every year, on August 15th, the people of India unite on Independence Day to applaud the achievements of their nation, a vast country of many diverse languages, cultures and religious traditions, which is both a treasure house of ancient wisdom and spirituality and the world’s largest modern democracy. I should... read more →
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I was saddened to hear of the passing away on August 4th of Mr Karma Topden, following a lengthy illness. I had known him for many years, and he had been a constant source of support and advice during that time. Karma Topden had a successful and distinguished career, first... read more →
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Voice of America Offices, Washington, D.C. July 31, 2018 During his recent visit to the nation’s capital, His Holiness visited the offices of the Voice of America for an interview. The following is a slightly edited version of that occasion with the abbreviated questions in italics. What was you reason... read more →
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Offices of Radio Free Asia, Washington, D.C. July 30, 2018 Recently, speculation has grown around issues of the Gyalwang Karmapa’s plans and his health. During his interview on Radio Free Asia, he clarified many points. This is a slightly edited version of the dialogue. The first question asked about the... read more →
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U.S. Institute of Peace, Washington, D.C. July 27, 2018 From July 24 to 26, 2018, the USIP held a conference that focused on concrete solutions to the problems of religious freedom worldwide. On the following day, a conference was jointly convened by the USIP, the International Republican Institute, and Search... read more →
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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 →
