H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa visits Singapore

Most of the day on the 27th of May was spent performing pujas.

His Holiness Karmapa oversaw the morning’s smoke offering puja (Phurab Choga) during the first half of the day.

In the afternoon, The Gyalwa Karmapa presided over the Amitabha Jangchog Puja, a service performed for the deceased.

 

Many present that afternoon claimed to see miraculous signs and auspicious omens in the sky. In fact, for a moment, the crowd began to swarm towards the open field, where the large tent is located for the main events in Singapore, to witness these phenomenal events first hand.

In the evening The Gyalwa Karmapa began His two day discourse on Ngulchu Thogme Zangpo’s 37 Practices of A Bodhisattva. In just 3 short hours His Holiness Karmapa was able to complete half of the text with in-depth commentary, managing to leave the audience of scholars, educated monks, Rinpoches and the lay Buddhist community of Singapore completely satisfied with plenty to contemplate




H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje



Amitabha Jangchog Puja



Amitabha Jangchog Puja



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow and explanations



May 28th The Gyalwa Karmapa Gives The Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow and Chenrezig Initiation Before Completing The Two Day Discourse Of The 37 Practices Of A Bodhisattva

On the morning of the 28th, His Holiness Karmapa gave both the Refuge and Bodhisattva vow to another massive gathering of devotees. His Holiness explained, “The reason we take the refuge is not different from the bodhisattva vow. It is from the point of view of wanting to benefit all sentient beings. What we need to do is to realize that we have a great opportunity to not just help ourselves but also to help others.”

In the afternoon The Gyalwa Karmapa gave the Chenrezig Initiation, before completing His discourse on the 37 Practices Of A Bodhisattva. Both the introduction to the Chenrezig Initiation and the evening’s teaching ran the gambit of important Buddhist topics. His Holiness’ prowess for explaining profound subjects with ease and grace as well as His intellectual dexterity has proven to satisfy both the most prudent scholars as well as the spiritually devout.




H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow




H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow and explanations



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow and explanations       

Singapore:
Singapore	May 25	10.00 am	Arrival of HH the 17th Karmapa & Entourage at the Changi Airport	> Website
Venue: Open Space next to Singpost Building (near Paya Lebar MRT)	May 26	09.00 am - 12.00 noon	Empowerment of White Umbrella
Venue: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Nagapuspa Theatre		03.00 pm - 05.00 pm	Forum with HH the 17th Karmapa "Living a meaningful life in the contemporary age"
Venue: Paya Lebar		07.00 pm - 10.00 pm	Welcoming Dinner and Cultural shows Tickets booking please contact KKBC 6749 1103
Venue: Paya Lebar	May 27	09.30 am - 11.30 am	Phurab Choga (Smoke offering)
		03.00 pm - 05.00 pm	Amitabha Jangchog Puja
		07.00 pm - 10.00 pm	Teachings: “37 Practices of A Bodhisattva”
Venue: Paya Lebar	May 28	9.30 am – 12 noon	Taking Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows
		03.00 pm - 05.00 pm	Empowerment of Chenrezig
		07.30 pm - 10.00 pm	Teachings: “37 Practices of A Bodhisattva”
Venue : Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre (KKBC) No. 38 Geylang Lor 22 (first come first serve)	May 29	09.30 am - 11.30 am	Meeting members and devotees
		09.30 am - 11.30 am	Concurrent programme at Paya Lebar venue - Kangyur Text Recitation
		07.30 pm - 10.00 pm	Empowerment of Marpa
Venue: Paya Lebar	May 30	07.30 pm - 10.00 pm	Grand Mahakala Puja (Venue: Paya Lebar)
Venue: Paya Lebar	May 31	07.00 pm - 10.00 pm	Zambhala Puja (Venue: Paya Lebar)