February 3, 2017 - Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India The Gyalwang Karmapa traveled to the Jayshree Mahabodhi Vihara today to be blessed by and to bless the relics of the Lord... read more →
16 November, 2013 - Bodhgaya In a significant event for all concerned, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje became the first world spiritual leader to visit the... read more →
I was deeply saddened to hear of the senseless violence perpetrated today at the Mahabodhi temple and its environs in Bodhgaya. This is the place where Buddhist pilgrims from India... read more →
Februrary 3, 2012 - Bodhgaya. The Gyalwang Karmapa participated today in the opening of the Bodh Mahotsava 2012, a three-day cultural festival commemorating the 2,600th anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni's enlightenment... read more →
December 31, 2011- Sarnath, Varanasi. December 31, 2011 – While the Gyalwang Karmapa's primary focus during this stay in Sarnath is to engage in intensive Mahakala practice in a retreat... read more →
March 17, 2011 - Vajra Vidya Institute, Sarnath During the teaching, Gyalwang Karmapa explained that three topics had been suggested: the lama- disciple relationship, consciousness and wisdom [to link in... read more →
March 9-12, 2011. Sarnath, Varanasi. His Holiness Begins Annual Spring Teachings in Sarnath The Gyalwang Karmapa is currently on an annual springtime visit to his senior tutor’s monastery, the Vajra... read more →