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by Shenpen on 5 September, 2024
Recently, when I had the good fortune to once again see His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Zurich, Switzerland, and hear his nectar-like voice, I felt a mixture of joy and sadness. It was different than when I usually see him in videos or the like. Seeing his face in person, he seemed to have aged significantly, and even hearing… Read More
by Shenpen on 20 July, 2024
This year His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa will be teaching online from the 24th of July until the 30th of August. The teachings can be viewed at Facebook “Karmapa” and YouTube “Karmapa-teachings”. They will be given in Tibetan, and translation in various languages will be provoded. Read More
by Shenpen on 2 February, 2024
This year, from February 3rd to 29th, nuns from the Kagyu shedras will gather for a month of teachings and debate under the direction of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. In addition to a daily schedule of classes and debates, the Spring Teachings will feature teachings by Gyalwang Karmapa on the 50 verses on the Guru. The teachings can be viewed … Read More
by Shenpen on 2 January, 2024
As the New Year unfolds, may you and your loved ones experience profound spiritual happiness, peace, harmony, and boundless compassion. May the year ahead be filled with mindfull moments and abundant blessings. Happy New Year 2024 Read More
by Shenpen on 1 March, 2023
This year, from March 6 to April 8, nuns from the Kagyu shedras will gather at the Vajra Vidya Institute in Sarnath for a month of teachings and debate under the direction of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and presided over by Druppon Dechen Rinpoche. In addition to a daily schedule of classes and debates, the Spring Teachings will feature teachings… Read More
by Shenpen on 15 July, 2022
By the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa In this year’s summer teachings, the Gyalwang Karmapa will continue last year’s discussion of the origins of the Vajrayana, focusing on related issues in the transmission of early Buddhism, the development of the eighteen schools, and the spread of the Mahayana. Everyone who is interested is encouraged to watch and listen. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays –… Read More
by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche on 30 June, 2022
I and all the followers of His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje in Europe celebrate his 37th Birthday on the 30th of June. May he live long and turn the wheel of dharma to help countless beings. May all the obstacles to his health and activities be completely cleared so that he will be able to bring great benefit… Read More