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Shamar Rinpoche’s commemoration now to take place in India

Published May 8, 2015

The ceremonies for the one-year anniversary of the passing of His Holiness Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche will be held at… more

Published May 4, 2015

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares an official address regarding the Nepal earthquake, on the occasion… more

Published May 2, 2015

On Vesak, the day that marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha, Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th… more

Published April 27, 2015

In the light of the recent tragic earthquake in Nepal, the Private Office of the Karmapa is reviewing the… more

Published April 25, 2015

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, has written a condolence letter for today's tragic earthquake in Nepal.… more

Published April 16, 2015

From 27-31 July, Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, will be visiting France. He is visiting on… more

Published April 14, 2015

In an article in the Huffington Post, Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, asks us what kind… more

Published April 14, 2015

"Why do we need to produce compassion? Very simply because every sentient being is kind, every sentient being is… more