Karmapa’s message for Lama Ole’s 85th birthday
March 19, 2026
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his wife Sangyumla are happy to share this portrait for all to freely use as they wish.
The photo was taken in Montchardon on 16 August 2017, by Karmapa’s official photographer, Thule G Jug.

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his wife Sangyumla
Follow Karmapa on social media