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The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
The Karmapa is one of the most important holders of the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.
His present reincarnation, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, was born in Lhasa (Tibet) in 1983. In 1994 the young Karmapa finally fled Tibet. On March 17th, 1994, the Künzig Shamarpa officially declared him to be the authentic reincarnation of the 16th Karmapa and welcomed the then eleven-year old in New Delhi (India) and introduced him to the public as the 17th Holder of the Black Crown, Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje.Since then the Gyalwa Karmapa has lived in India, where he has undergone a rigorous spiritual training.
His education has covered the entire field of Buddhism in theory and practice. In the year 2003 the title of a Vajradhara was bestowed upon the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa by his main teacher, Künzig Shamarpa, to mark the formal completion of his monastic education in the sutras and tantras and his mastery of all aspects of the teachings of the profound lineage. Since then he has continued to deepen his own training in Buddhism. In addition, the Gyalwa Karmapa frequently travels to Europe, Southeast Asia and the USA to give guidance to his disciples on the Buddhist path.
The life of the 17th Gyalwa KarmapaTrinley Thaye Dorje
is documented by us with photos and videos since 1994.
Latest News:
Dharma Teaching in January 2012 by Gyalwa Karmapa at K.I.B.I.
H.H 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje gives Dharma teachings in the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute, New Delhi.
Please be informed that although these teachings are primarily intended for K.I.B.I's residents, the general public also cordially invited.
Topic: Samantabhadra´s King of Aspiration Prayers
The schedule for Dharma teachings will be as follow:
7th January 2012 (Saturday): 5.00 pm
14th January 2012 (Saturday): 5.00 pm
21th January 2012 (Saturday): 5.00 pm
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Long Life Ceremony for Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Bodh Gaya, December 18, 2011
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje lead the long life ceremony along with Rinpoches and spiritual representatives from the various Kagyu lineages, the lay and monastic community of Rumtek and the like from all over the Himalayan Buddhist community, requesting the 14th Kunzig Shamarpa to extend His life for the sake of the lineage and all sentient beings.
video here
December 13 to 20, 2011: Kagyu Mönlam with His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche in Bodh Gaya, India
For the past five years, ever since 2007, the Kagyu Mönlam Chenmo has been taking place every year.
This year’s Mönlam opened on December 14, 2011, with the lighting of the sacrificial lamp by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, before He took His seat on the throne to lead the assembled monastic and lay sangha in the recitation of praises to different enlightened aspects and aspiration prayers for world peace and the enlightenment of all beings. Shortly afterwards His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa was joined by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, also known as the Red-Hat Karmapa.
November 25 to 27, 2011: HH The 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje visits Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India
Starting from November 25, 2011, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa was invited to a three-day celebrative event at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh, held under the joint auspices of the Mahabodhi Society of Sri Lanka, Sanchi Centre and the Madhya Pradesh Government.
The occasion was the 59th anniversary of Sanchi’s Chetiyagiri Vihara as well as the annual exhibition of the holy relics of the Buddha’s great Arhat disciples Shariputra and Mahamogalyana.
October 15 and 16, 2011: HH The 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje visits Nagpur and Chandrapur, India
His Holiness was received with great fervor by both the venerable guests in attendance as well as the multitudes who gathered to receive “Darshan” (a religious act in Indian culture by which simply viewing a revered saint and being in their presence it is believed one receives immense blessings).
His Holiness concluded the celebrations on the evening of the 16th in Chandrapur with a teaching to a gathering of over 200,000 people
New DVD available now:
What is Buddhism? - A Teaching by H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
In February 2011 His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje visited Hong Kong for the second time.
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lwa Karmapa’s official programme in Hong Kong ended with two sessions of teaching on the topic “What is Buddhism?” which were attended by more than 1,500 devotees from over the world.
He started out with a general presentation of the topic, but soon invited his audience to share any questions and comments they might have, emphasising that a two-way exchange was usually more fruitful and interesting than a traditional one-way teaching.
The audience made ample use of this invitation, and a lively exchange on a large variety of topics ensued.
Given the diversity of subjects addressed, the DVD menu offers the possibility to select questions by topic.
Length: 2 hours 14 minutes, Language: English, Price: € 18,00 (plus postage)
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Official Portraits of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
These are some of the latest official portraits of Gyalwa Karmapa.
This photo of Gyalwa Karmapa and Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
was taken in Hong Kong, February 2011.
More portraits of Gyalwa Karmapa here.
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Latest update: 2012-01-10