Kamalashila Institute 1st June, 2014 On several occasions during the first part of his teachings in Germany, the 17th Karmapa has emphasised the personal responsibility we all share for protecting and preserving the natural environment. In 2009 he founded Khoryug, an organisation of Buddhist monasteries, nunneries and centres dedicated to... read more →
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1st June, 2014 Kamalashila Institute More than five hundred people, invited guests, volunteers and staff, gathered in the grounds of Kamalashila in front of the stupa for its inauguration by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. After several days of cloud and some rain, the weather had cleared and the brilliant... read more →
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June 1, 2014, Kamalashila Institute, Langenfeld, Germany Kamalashila Institute came to Langenfeld in 1999 when it purchased the monastery of the White Fathers, a Christian order of monks whose mission in Africa was to train their followers in various crafts. Their building had been empty for many years, and the... read more →
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May 31, 2014 Nuebergring, Germany Kamalashila Institute, the Karmapa's seat in Lagenfeld, Germany, is located in an area connected with healing for hundreds and hundreds of years. In pre-Celtic times, it was a holy place for healers, who gathered here. There are also strong Christian connections. Just three kilometers below... read more →
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Nuerburgring, Germany 31st May, 2014 On the final day of the teachings the emphasis turned towards practice requirements for Buddhist practitioners. In keeping with the overarching theme of the ngondro or preliminary practices, the morning session was dedicated to a Vajrasattva empowerment. This is necessary for those who wish to... read more →
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May 30, 2014, afternoon On the morning of the 30th, a double-tiered shrine was set up next to the Karmapa's throne. On the top level, the central focus was the image of a deep blue Vajradhara (Dorjechang),surrounded by the powerful eighty-four mahasiddhas. It is flanked by two vases with their... read more →
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Nuerburgring, 30th May, 2014 Teaching Day 2: Session 1 In the first of two sessions this morning, the 17th Karmapa clarified what it means to really practice Dharma. First he dealt with some misconceptions. Many people have mistaken expectations about Tibetan Buddhism. They believe that Tibetan Buddhist practices have magical... read more →
