Karmapa on the death of great beings
Published November 17, 2016
"Not even a Buddha can escape death. Our common perception might be that enlightened beings have in some way… more
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Karmapa pays respects to late HH Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche
Published November 13, 2016
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, pays respect to His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche’s kudung (holy… more
Long life prayer for Jigme Rinpoche
Published August 15, 2016
Lama Jigme Rinpoche is the General Secretary for Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. Jigme Rinpoche was… more
Karmapa marks second anniversary of Shamarpa’s parinirvana
Published May 5, 2016
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, marks the second anniversary of the passing in this life of… more
The passing of His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Rinpoche
Published May 4, 2016
"Dear dharma friends,
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the parinirvana of His Holiness Jigdal… more
Karmapa’s message for Lama Ole’s birthday
Published March 26, 2016
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares a message on the occasion of Lama Ole Nydahl’s birthday… more
Karmapa’s speech to mark the one year anniversary of Shamar Rinpoche’s passing
Published June 11, 2015
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and leader of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, gave… more
Impressions from the tribute to Shamar Rinpoche
Published June 2, 2015
Here are some visual impressions from the one-year commemoration ceremony of the passing of His Holiness the 14th Shamarpa… more
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