Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts September 5, 2018 On a sunny day in Cambridge, the Karmapa paid a surprise visit to the offices of BRDC. The new director, Jann Ronis, and BDRC’s staff of Tibetans and westerners were delighted to receive him and spend an afternoon in conversation around the seminar... read more →
Sep
05
Sep
02
Michael J. Tully Park Stadium, New York City, New York September 2, 2018 In the late afternoon, as the day’s hot temperature was coming off of its peak, the Karmapa came to watch the second Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup in North America. In welcome, he was greeted with the... read more →
Aug
31
His Holiness the 17th Karmapa visited the University of Wisconsin–Madison this past week. He was hosted by the Center for Healthy Minds, one of the top research institutions focusing on affective and contemplative neuroscience around the world. His Holiness met with the Provost of the University, as well as heads... read more →
Aug
30
The Karmapa Center 16, Wadsworth, Illinois August 30 to September 1, 2018 After reaching out to disciples all over the world with his teachings, empowerments, and the brilliance of his presence, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rigpe Dorje, passed away in the American International Clinic in Zion, Illinois on November 5,... read more →
Aug
19
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 →
Aug
15
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 →
Aug
08
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 →
