H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa visits The Philippines

On the 5th of June, His Holiness Karmapa presided over the Puja of Amitabha at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, before giving the empowerment of Amitabha later that evening.

General Samuel Pagdilao, Police Director General/Chief Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippines National Police, paid his respects to His Holiness Karmapa by offering the traditional white scarf customary in Tibetan Buddhism before the Empowerment. General Pagdilao had chosen to receive the empowerment from His Holiness Karmapa in spite of his catholic tradition, due to the respect he had gained from meeting the Karmapa during His Holiness’ visit to Manila.



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa and the Lamas perform Medicine Buddha Puja



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Medicine Buddha Empowerment



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Medicine Buddha Empowerment







June 5th, Gyalwa Karmapa Presides Over The Amitabha Puja and Gives The Empowerment Of Amitabha In Manila

On the 5th of June, His Holiness Karmapa presided over the Puja of Amitabha at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, before giving the empowerment of Amitabha later that evening. General Samuel Pagdilao, Police Director General/Chief Criminal Investigation and Detection Group of the Philippines National Police, paid his respects to His Holiness Karmapa by offering the traditional white scarf customary in Tibetan Buddhism before the Empowerment. General Pagdilao had chosen to receive the empowerment from His Holiness Karmapa in spite of his catholic tradition, due to the respect he had gained from meeting the Karmapa during His Holiness’ visit to Manila.



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Amithaba Empowerment

June 6th, Gyalwa Karmapa Gives A Dharma Teaching and Refuge Vows In Manila

On the 6th of June, His Holiness Karmapa gave a Dharma teaching at the SMX Convention Center in Manila before giving the refuge vows.

There were many newcomers, who had come either to gain more knowledge from His Holiness Karmapa about the Buddha Dharma, its philosophical tenets and methods of practice or to take the opportunity to receive the refuge vows from such a great master as the Gyalwa Karmapa. His Holiness Karmapa answered an array of questions on topics such as Shunyata, Karma, rebirth and many more prominent themes of Buddhist Philosophy and practice. His Holiness expressed the importance of the diversity of religious beliefs in the world, adding that each one offers practical advice in the areas of ethics, morality and a sense of what is honourable and decent.

Before the conclusion of the evening, His Holiness Karmapa presented Dr. Raj of De La Salle University with a crystal stupa as a token of His Holiness’ appreciation and friendship.



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa gives Teachings and Bodhisattva Vow






June 7th, Gyalwa Karmapa Presides over An All-Day Chakrasambava Puja at the Nedo Kagyu Buddhist Center in Manila

On the 7th of June, His Holiness Karmapa presided over the Chakrasambava Puja held at the Nedo Kagyu Buddhist Center in Manila. Dorje Lopon Nedo Rinpoche, the host of all of the programs held in Manila, was in attendance, having spent the entire night prior to the event with the lamas of his center making the preparations for this elaborate puja, which included an intricately designed sand mandala. Gasps could be heard from the massive gathering of devotees when the sand mandala was finally brushed away by the seemingly unaffected monastic sangha towards the end of the ceremony, a true testament of non-attachment, selfless generosity and the truth of impermanence.



Lama Pema and Nendo Rinpoche



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa and the Lamas perform Chakrasambara Puja



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa and the Lamas perform Chakrasambara Puja



H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa and the Lamas perform Chakrasambara Puja



Mandala Offering to Gyalwa Karmapa by Nedo Rinpoiche and the members of the Philippine Nedo Kagyu Bodhi Dharma Foundation

After the puja, His Holiness awarded all the people who had participated in the organizing and supervision of the events held in manila with tokens of gratitude and appreciation.

At the end of the day, all in attendance were welcomed to join His Holiness Karmapa at the Aloha Hotel for a farewell dinner.
      

The Philippines:
Manila	June 01	02.05 pm	Arrival of HH the 17th Karmapa at the Airport (NAIA 1)	> Website
		07.00 pm	Welcome Dinner (Venue: Enderun College)
Manila	June 02	09.30 am	Charity at PGH Cancer & Children Ward (Venue : Philippine General Hospital)
Manila	June 03	03.00 pm	Medicine Buddha Puja
		07.00 pm	Empowerment of Medicine Buddha (Venue: SMX Function Room 5)
Manila	June 04	03.00 pm	Dorje Sempa Puja
		07.00 pm	Empowerment of Dorje Sempa (Venue: SMX Function Room 5)
Manila	June 05	03.00 pm	Amitabha Puja
		07.00 pm	Initiation of Amitabha (Venue: SMX Function Room 5)
Manila	June 06	06.00 pm	Dharma Teachings & Refuge (Venue: SMX Function Room 5)