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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:

 

 
 

 

H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa is visiting Taiwan, SE-Asia and Europe from May to August 2012

 

Asia:

 Taiwan: April 30 to May 18

Malaysia: May 18 to 25

Singapore: May 25 to 31

Philippines: June 1 to 6

 

 

Europe:

Spain: June 16 to 18

Lithuania: June 22 to 24

Hungary: June 27 to July 1

United Kingdom: July 9 to 15

Germany: July 20 to 22

France: July 26 to August 5

Germany: August 7 to 12

France: August 15 to 26

 

 

 

 See the full program here.

 

 

 
 
 

K.I.B.S. - The Karmapa International Buddhist Society

The Karmapa International Buddhist Society is a newly founded charitable society by H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, who envisions to develop his activities in keeping with modern times.

The aim is that of establishing an aware, responsible and developed society based upon equality, fraternity and social justice, ensuring sustainable and holistic development with an emphasis on human rights and a culture of social service through creating synergy and building strategic partnership with the Government, NGOs (Non Government Organisations), SHGs (Self Help Groups), CBO (Community Based Organisations), and various national and international organizations.

 

 See the video clip for more information.

Announcement: Translator Course and Meditation Course in K.I.B.I.

 KIBI Translator Course
7th October - 5th November 2012


The motto of this translator course is: "Thus have I heard". The line completes the qualities that every translator and interpreter needs.

The Translator Course is designed for both Tibetan interpreters and translators who would like to further improve their skills, as well as for students who wish to become a Tibetan Buddhist translator, teacher or to be self-reliant in understanding Tibetan Language and Script.

The course also oers Tibetan Language classes for beginners.

 

Keeping in mind the importance of meditation, KIBI has arranged a Shiney Meditation Course for its solid beginning:

 

KIBI Meditation Course
8th November - 7th December 2012

 

The course is designed for all students who are interested in practicing meditation.

 

 More information here.

 

New video clips on our Youtube channel

 

With Greek subtitles now: Kagyu Monlam 2011

 
 

 

A teaching by H.H. 17th Gyalwa Karmapa about compassion

 
 

 

H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa is guiding a meditation in K.I.B.I

 
 

 

H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa is teaching about meditation

 
 
 

March 22, 2012: Condolence Letter from H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa

Dear Friends,

Recently, there was a massive earthquake in Mexico that has undoubtedly changed the lives of many people in numerous ways.

 

I pray that all of those affected by this disaster and its subsequent repercussions find solace and serenity in these trying times.

 

As Buddhists, we can do well to offer the merits of our practice to all victims who have suffered from this tragedy, in particular the practice of the six-syllable mantra of Chenrezig.

 

With this in mind, I encourage everyone to join me in dedicating our prayers and aspirations to the people of Mexico.

 


My best wishes and prayers,

Karmapa

 

 

March 11, 2012: Presentation of the new Karmapa International Buddhist Society at K.I.B.I.

In the presence of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, Prof. Sempa Dorje, special guests and visitors from all over the world  Khenpo Mirti presented the new Karmapa International Buddhist Society (K.I.B.S) at the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute.

 

The K.I.B.S. is a newly founded charitable society by H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, who envisions to develop his activities in keeping with modern times.

 

The main reason for founding this new society is to systematize the religious training centers, educational institutes and charity works under his supervision.

 

 

 See the photo gallery here.

 

 

2012-01-30: H.H. The 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje visits his newly purchased land in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

 On January 30, 2012, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, visited his newly purchased land in Kalimpong for the first time. This land has been donated to him by students from Europe.

 

 

Education is one of the main focuses of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, with this motivation, the new land is intended to become a new education centre with school facilities where students will be instructed in the timeless values and wisdom of the Buddha Dharma, while maintaining the standard requirements of a modern education.

 

 

 Read a report here.

 

 

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.

Gyalwa 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)

 

 Click here to order.

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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.

 

All photos are available in different sizes and printing materials.

For more ordering information, click  here.

 

No photo service until September 2012!

Due to the work and travels with H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa from March to September 2012 we are not able to provide you with photos during this time.

Our service will be available again from September 2012.

DVDs and Audio-Cds are available as usual.

 
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Latest update: 2012-03-09