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In Praise of Bhikshunis: A Ritual for the Nuns’ Dharma to Flourish

20 January 2015, Tergar Monastery During the Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering, the Gyalwang Karmapa led a special ritual that he himself had composed, making powerful aspirations in support... read more →

A Special Ritual for the Nuns’ Dharma to Flourish

30 January 2014 – Tergar Monastery, Bodhgaya In yet another special activity at the end of the first Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering—and, taking place on the last day of... read more →

The 30th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo Day Eight

28th December – Bodhgaya. Early morning, Tergar Monastery 4.45 am. From the Garchen a steady stream of spectral figures emerges on to the road. The monks and nuns are making... read more →

The 30th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo Day Seven

27th December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong at the Mahabodhi Stupa The Mahayana Sojong vows were given by Kyabje Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche. Foggy vista For those watching the webcast, please note... read more →

The 30th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo Day Five

25th December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche gave the Mahayana Sojong vows. Those who have taken Mahayana Sojong have to wait until daybreak in order to eat again.... read more →

The 30th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo Day Four

24th December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong The monks and nuns attending the Monlam are expected to attend the whole day at the Pavilion and to take the Mahayana Sojong vows... read more →

The 30th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo Day Three

23rd December – Bodhgaya. Mahayana Sojong As Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche began giving the Mahayana Sojong vows, the generator malfunctioned, leading to a massive power failure; the stage and much of... read more →
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MIND TRAINING TEACHING
The Gyalwang Karmapa gave an extensive teaching on the 8 Verses of Training the Mind

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THE PRAJNAPARAMITA
Taught over six sessions, this is a direct explanation of the Buddhist view of emptiness

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THE CHENREZIK PRACTICE
The Gyalwang Karmapa taught on how to practice Chenrezik and recite his mantra

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100 SHORT INSTRUCTIONS
Taught over nine sessions, this text by the 8th Karmapa was taught in great depth by the present Karmapa.

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THREE PRINCIPLE ASPECTS
A comprehensive teaching that condenses the entire Buddhist path by Tsongkhapa

 

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About the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, is the head of the 900 year old Karma Kagyu Lineage and guide to millions of Buddhists around the world.

Born in 1985, the Karmapa resides in his temporary home at Gyuto Monastery in India after making a dramatic escape from Tibet in the year 2000.

Traveling the world, the Karmapa skillfully teaches traditional Tibetan Buddhist Dharma while also advocating topics such as environmental conservation, feminism, digitization of the Dharma, and much more.

Please use the icons below to find the Karmapa on social media maintained by his office of administration.

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