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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

Published November 15, 2016

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, will lead the 6th annual Public Meditation Course at the Karmapa… more

Published November 15, 2016

The 2016 Kagyu Monlam will take place from 15 December - 21 December in Bodh Gaya. The ceremonies will… more

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

Published November 5, 2016

"In this ever-changing and brief, abrupt life, the only meaningful thing that we can achieve is compassion. Compassion is… more

Published October 1, 2016

"Nonviolence, peace, compassion – all of these are different expressions of excellence, and what we all wish to accomplish.… more

Published September 21, 2016

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares the following message on the occasion of the United Nations… more

Published September 20, 2016

"In the end, there is nothing that particularly belongs to Buddhism. Buddhism is simply for the sake of sentient… more