The Karmapa and Taiwan
... Gyaltsab Rinpoche, as well as Buddhist followers to leave Palpung Monastery for Dharamsala, India. In early April, he went to India to meet with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru after visiting Bhutan and Sikkim. It was in the meeting that Nehru agreed to finance construction of a new monastery. The r ...
... Gyaltsab Rinpoche, as well as Buddhist followers to leave Palpung Monastery for Dharamsala, India. In early April, he went to India to meet with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru after visiting Bhutan and Sikkim. It was in the meeting that Nehru agreed to finance construction of a new monastery. The r ...
06.07.10 An Answer by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche to Questions
... not Vajrayana. What follows here is a combined answer to both questions. I believe that most of the people who ask about my support of Lama Ole are quite new to Kagyu Buddhism. Lama Ole came to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim with his wife Hannah in the late 1960's in order to meet and study with His Hol ...
... not Vajrayana. What follows here is a combined answer to both questions. I believe that most of the people who ask about my support of Lama Ole are quite new to Kagyu Buddhism. Lama Ole came to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim with his wife Hannah in the late 1960's in order to meet and study with His Hol ...
H.E. Kensur Rinpoche Konchok Tsering
... Rinpoche Konchok Tsering. Kensur Rinpoche is the Abbot-Emeritus of Gaden Shartse and is well known for his mastery of Buddhist study and teaching. Kensur Rinpoche was born in 1934 in Markham, Tibet. At the age of 13, he became ordained as a monk in his own hometown monastery. Upon turning 17, he wen ...
... Rinpoche Konchok Tsering. Kensur Rinpoche is the Abbot-Emeritus of Gaden Shartse and is well known for his mastery of Buddhist study and teaching. Kensur Rinpoche was born in 1934 in Markham, Tibet. At the age of 13, he became ordained as a monk in his own hometown monastery. Upon turning 17, he wen ...
THE GOLDEN LETTERS
... PART ONE: The Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points The Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points, by Garab Dorje A Short Commentary on the Three Statements of Garab Dorje, by H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche The Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King: The Root Text, by Patrul Rinpo ...
... PART ONE: The Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points The Three Statements that Strike the Essential Points, by Garab Dorje A Short Commentary on the Three Statements of Garab Dorje, by H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche The Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King: The Root Text, by Patrul Rinpo ...
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... was believed to have received teachings from masters of all Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Tsongkhapa drew inspiration from the teachings of Atisha and placed great emphasis upon debate, the study of logic and the monastic moral code vinaya. He also taught extensively on how to bring the Sutra and Tan ...
... was believed to have received teachings from masters of all Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Tsongkhapa drew inspiration from the teachings of Atisha and placed great emphasis upon debate, the study of logic and the monastic moral code vinaya. He also taught extensively on how to bring the Sutra and Tan ...
Foundations of Vajrayana Retreat: Ngondro
... "To accomplish the good of others, we must first perfect ourselves by purifying and transforming our minds. This is the aim of what we call the preliminary practices, which establish the foundations of all spiritual progress. You may feel like dispensing with these in order to practice teachings tha ...
... "To accomplish the good of others, we must first perfect ourselves by purifying and transforming our minds. This is the aim of what we call the preliminary practices, which establish the foundations of all spiritual progress. You may feel like dispensing with these in order to practice teachings tha ...
V - Spiritual Health Victoria
... Each school is established at different historical periods and has slightly different emphases. Each school has its own head. The four main schools of Vajrayana Buddhism are: Nyingma Kagyu Sakya Gelug Currently, the most widespread school in Australia is the Gelug School. His Holiness the 14th Dalai ...
... Each school is established at different historical periods and has slightly different emphases. Each school has its own head. The four main schools of Vajrayana Buddhism are: Nyingma Kagyu Sakya Gelug Currently, the most widespread school in Australia is the Gelug School. His Holiness the 14th Dalai ...
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... Does it bother you that the Dalai Lama does not recognise you as an authentic incarnation? As a Tibetan born in Tibet, I have the highest respect for the Dalai Lama. He is a learned scholar of Buddhist philosophy, he is a learned scholar in general. Why are you so vehement about how wrong self-immol ...
... Does it bother you that the Dalai Lama does not recognise you as an authentic incarnation? As a Tibetan born in Tibet, I have the highest respect for the Dalai Lama. He is a learned scholar of Buddhist philosophy, he is a learned scholar in general. Why are you so vehement about how wrong self-immol ...
The eye of new awareness WELCOME TO KAGYU MONLAM
... and welcome ceremony, which was attended by high ranking Rinpoches and thousands of lamas and Tibetan, Nepali and foreign lay devotees. In the afternoon, cultural performances were held in the spacious main courtyard and included several lama dances, folk dances and performances of traditional music ...
... and welcome ceremony, which was attended by high ranking Rinpoches and thousands of lamas and Tibetan, Nepali and foreign lay devotees. In the afternoon, cultural performances were held in the spacious main courtyard and included several lama dances, folk dances and performances of traditional music ...
Third Karma Kuchen Bio
... Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Lhatrul Pedma Garwang, Drubwang Drodul Pawo Dorje, and many other eminent masters of the time. ...
... Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Lhatrul Pedma Garwang, Drubwang Drodul Pawo Dorje, and many other eminent masters of the time. ...
Reading List - Natural Dharma Fellowship
... Garma C. C. Chang, The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa: The Life-Story and Teaching of the Greatest Poet-Saint Ever to Appear in the History of Buddhism, Shambhala: 1999 Keith Dowman, Sky Dancer: The Secret Life & Songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel, Snow Lion Publications: 1996 Jerome Edou, Machig L ...
... Garma C. C. Chang, The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa: The Life-Story and Teaching of the Greatest Poet-Saint Ever to Appear in the History of Buddhism, Shambhala: 1999 Keith Dowman, Sky Dancer: The Secret Life & Songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel, Snow Lion Publications: 1996 Jerome Edou, Machig L ...
Rejuvenation of buddhist art and practice in India
... Bhikshu Nakamura is a disciple of Fuji G uruji. Fuji G uruji was against the militarization of Japan and wished to consecrate 108 stupas of peace throughout the world. For this he left Japan and came to India in 1934. He stayed with Mahatma Gandhi in W ardha Ashram. His daily recitation of N am u My ...
... Bhikshu Nakamura is a disciple of Fuji G uruji. Fuji G uruji was against the militarization of Japan and wished to consecrate 108 stupas of peace throughout the world. For this he left Japan and came to India in 1934. He stayed with Mahatma Gandhi in W ardha Ashram. His daily recitation of N am u My ...
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... magical, superhuman side to the great realized bodhisattvas. Many of the Karmapas are said to have great powers, such as the power of omniscience. Do you have special powers? Are you omniscient? When one trains in the illusory nature of phenomena, there’s a point where one gains certainty [about tha ...
... magical, superhuman side to the great realized bodhisattvas. Many of the Karmapas are said to have great powers, such as the power of omniscience. Do you have special powers? Are you omniscient? When one trains in the illusory nature of phenomena, there’s a point where one gains certainty [about tha ...
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... the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism) master called Mipham Rinpoche, and my mother came from a noble family from eastern Tibet. Many people used to seek out my father for advice. My mother was his disciple and assistant. My parents were also my tutors and spent a lot of time schooling my broth ...
... the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism) master called Mipham Rinpoche, and my mother came from a noble family from eastern Tibet. Many people used to seek out my father for advice. My mother was his disciple and assistant. My parents were also my tutors and spent a lot of time schooling my broth ...
Shedras in the Dechen - Dechen Buddhist Centres
... system allowed for an extraordinary depth of knowledge and insight that could act as a superb foundation for meditation. Furthermore, those who graduated from the shedras would, in many cases, subsequently take up responsibilities as textual and philosophical teachers themselves, thus assuring the c ...
... system allowed for an extraordinary depth of knowledge and insight that could act as a superb foundation for meditation. Furthermore, those who graduated from the shedras would, in many cases, subsequently take up responsibilities as textual and philosophical teachers themselves, thus assuring the c ...
A PATh of Wisdom
... Lama Jigme Rinpoche was born in Kham of East Tibet in 1949. he received his Buddhist education and training alongside the main Kagyu lineage teachers. in 1977, during his visit in Europe, the 16th Karmapa declared dhagpo Kagyu Ling in dordogne, france as his European seat or headquarters of his acti ...
... Lama Jigme Rinpoche was born in Kham of East Tibet in 1949. he received his Buddhist education and training alongside the main Kagyu lineage teachers. in 1977, during his visit in Europe, the 16th Karmapa declared dhagpo Kagyu Ling in dordogne, france as his European seat or headquarters of his acti ...
A guide on the path of Dharma - Albany Times Union
... passed away in 1980. Five years later, Ogyen Trinley Dorje was born in Tibet. In 1992, he was recognized as the 17th Karmapa, the rebirth or reincarnation of his predecessor. In 2000 he fled to India. Now 30 years old, he recently concluded his third trip to the United States and spent two weeks at ...
... passed away in 1980. Five years later, Ogyen Trinley Dorje was born in Tibet. In 1992, he was recognized as the 17th Karmapa, the rebirth or reincarnation of his predecessor. In 2000 he fled to India. Now 30 years old, he recently concluded his third trip to the United States and spent two weeks at ...
17 Karmapa in Germany to pay homage to Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
... perform traditional ceremonies for the 14th Shamar Rinpoche, who unexpectedly died after a cardiac arrest at the age of 61, on June 11. Shamar Rinpoche, the second highest teacher of the Karma Kagyu tradition, had been staying in Renchen-Ulm since June 6 in order to give a lecture course on meditati ...
... perform traditional ceremonies for the 14th Shamar Rinpoche, who unexpectedly died after a cardiac arrest at the age of 61, on June 11. Shamar Rinpoche, the second highest teacher of the Karma Kagyu tradition, had been staying in Renchen-Ulm since June 6 in order to give a lecture course on meditati ...
Historical Timeline
... The seven year old boy is located by disciples, and is brought back to Tsurphu where he is enthroned as the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. In a historic first, the 20th century Chinese government also presents an official certificate accepting the recognition of the young boy as the 17t ...
... The seven year old boy is located by disciples, and is brought back to Tsurphu where he is enthroned as the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. In a historic first, the 20th century Chinese government also presents an official certificate accepting the recognition of the young boy as the 17t ...
Karmapa controversy
The recognition of the Seventeenth Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, has been the subject of controversy. Since the death of the sixteenth Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, in 1981, two candidates have been put forward: Ogyen Trinley Dorje (also spelled Urgyen Trinley Dorje, born 1985) and Trinley Thaye Dorje (born 1983). Both have already been enthroned as 17th Karmapa, and both independently have been performing ceremonial duties in the role of a Karmapa. They have not met, though both have expressed a willingness and desire to meet. As one academic expert in the field testified in court, while the recognition of Ogyen Trinley ""appears to have been accepted by a majority of Karma Kagyu monasteries and lamas, there remains a substantial minority of monasteries and lamas who have not accepted Ogyen Trinley as Karmapa. In particular, these include the Shamar Rinpoche, who historically has been the person most directly involved in the process of recognition."" It is difficult to produce an objective description of the events because the most important developments are known only from conflicting accounts by those involved.The Karmapa lineage is the most ancient tulku lineage in Tibetan Buddhism, predating the Dalai Lama lineage by more than two centuries. The lineage is an important one as the Karmapa is traditionally the head of the Karma Kagyu school.