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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 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 Karma Wangdu on 30 June, 2022
Developing Loving Kindness Sunday 10 July 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Brussels time) To register and participate please click here The teaching will be given and broadcast in English on Youtube and on Zoom face-to-face at Samye Dzong on the big screen for those interested. Read More
by Karma Wangdu on 10 January, 2021
Aspirations to end adversity. Online prayers led by HH Gyalwang Karmapa. 20th – 27th January 2021 The events will be live streamed here: Facebook/Karmapa Youtube/Karmapateachings Read More
by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche on 25 June, 2020
On the auspicious occasion of the 35th birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the board of directors, representatives and volunteers of Karmapa Foundation Europe would like to offer homage and express our heartfelt greetings on this auspicious day. We pray that he may live a long and healthy life. May all his vast and beneficial… Read More
by Karma Wangdu on 16 September, 2019
(SEAT OF HIS HOLINESS THE 17TH GYALWANG KARMAPA OGYEN TRINLEY DORJE) To the family of Rüdiger Findeisen, We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of Mr. Rüdiger Findeisen. We, Tsurphu Labrang, the office of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all of you. His faith and devotion to the… Read More
by Karma Wangdu on 11 May, 2019
Dear Dharma Friends, We are sorry to inform you that due to Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa’s health concerns, the “Six-day Retreat with Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa in Portugal” scheduled in July 2019 has been cancelled. If you have made a booking already, please contact the organisers directly to seek a refund for… Read More