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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York June 10, 2018 For the concluding celebration of this Ninth North American Kagyu Monlam, the venue was shifted from an outlying area of New York City to its very center, Madison Square Gardens. Not only is this complex the location... read more →
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North American Kagyu Monlam, York College, Queens, New York // June 9, 2018 This afternoon the Gyalwang Karmapa completed his teachings on the Three Principle Aspects of the Path and then gave the empowerment of Chenrezik to the thousands who had gathered for this final day in the lofty tent.... read more →
