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  • The Karmapa
    • A Short Biography
    • The Lineage of Karmapas
    • Activities & Projects
  • Teachings
    • YouTube Archive
    • Video Library
    • Podcast
  • News
  • Schedule
  • Buddhism
    • Shakyamuni Buddha
    • Buddhism in India
    • Buddhism in Tibet
    • Kagyu Lineage
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Reviving the Karmapa’s Traditions: The Empowerment and Practice of the Three Roots Combined

7-8 February, 2016 -Monlam Pavilion, The vast altar of the Pavilion was transformed again for the empowerment of the Three Roots Combined. In the center was placed the great throne... read more →

The Gyalwang Karmapa Discusses Nuns’ Ordination; Teaches on Bodhisattva Vow

January 22, 2016-Tergar Monastery, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India During the eighth day of teaching at the Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering, the Gyalwang Karmapa discussed questions related to giving bhikshuni... read more →

The Gyalwang Karmapa Continues Teaching, Announces Plans for Shedra Curriculum

January 16, 2016 -Tergar Monastery, Bodhgaya, Bihar Today’s teachings began with the sound of melodic chanting of the opening prayers; the nuns’ voices were led by a female chant master... read more →

The Importance of Retreat

Karma Tekchen Yi Ong Ling Retreat Centre Halscheid – 2nd September, 2015 On Wednesday afternoon, the 17th Karmapa made his first visit to Halscheid to bless Karma Tekchen Yi Ong... read more →

Never Forget Tibet: Karmapa Tells Tibetans

Bonn, Germany – 29th August, 2015 After a full day of teachings, His Holiness the Karmapa set aside time to meet with Tibetans living in Europe. During a special audience... read more →

Message Regarding 30th Birthday

This year marks my 30th birthday. Time has passed very quickly. This year is also the 15th year since I left Tibet and came to India. This 30th birthday is... read more →

Why Practice Akshobhya? Karmapa Shares Thoughts Before Empowerment

(April 12, 2015, Queens, New York) On his third day in New York, His Holiness came to Flushing Meadow Park, the site of the 1964 New York World’s Fair, whose... 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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