Archive: The Life of the Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje in 2010
Kagyu Monlam, Bodh Gaya Dec 2010- Jan 2011
The holy site of the Mahabodhi Temple was at its most splendid on the morning of the opening day of this year’s Kagyu Monlam. Thangkas depicting the masters of the Kagyu lineage had been put up on the Monlam shrine, and in front of them countless flower garlands, bouquets of flowers and butter lamps had been arranged, and a vast number of elaborately manufactured offering tormas set out. Every surface was covered with flowers laid out in intricate patterns, and a mood of joyful anticipation was in the air.
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Celebration Of First Karmapa Düsum Khyenpa's 900th Anniversary
On December 2, 2010, a day of religious festivities at KIBI (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) in New Delhi marked the beginning of the month-long celebration of the 900th anniversary of the first Karmapa Düsum Khyenpa’s birth year. Düsum Khyenpa, the founder of the Karma Kagyu, or Karma Kamtsang lineage, was born in 1110. He was the first master in the history of Tibetan Buddhism to give indications concerning his next rebirth, and the second Karmapa, who was to become known as Karmapakshi, announced from an early age on that he was the reincarnation of Düsum Khyenpa. The latter was thus at the origin of the oldest lineage of consciously reborn masters (tulkus).
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Gyalwa Karmapa Received Transmission From Pewar Rinpoche, Oct- Dec 2010, France
The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje has just finished a two-month retreat in Kündröl Ling in France. His visit being of a strictly private nature, no public events were scheduled during his stay there. There was, however, a very special reason for the Gyalwa Karmapa’s visit to Kündröl Ling: during his two-month stay he received the entire transmission of the dam ngag dzö from Pewar Rinpoche, one of Tibet’s most revered lamas today.
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Shamar Rinpoche met with His Holiness Dalai Lama, Aug 13, 2010
Dear members of Karma Kagyu monasteries and centers,
On the 13th of August, 2010, I met His Holiness the Dalai Lama at 9am in Dharamsala at His Holiness’ residence. We had a discussion for approximately one and a half hours and had a very important and detailed exchange of views regarding the ongoing Karmapa controversy and its possible solution.
Although this matter is not easily resolved, since it is connected to the politics of China and India as well, with His Holiness Dalai Lama’s blessing and support I am confident that there will be an amicable solution, which will be beneficial for the Karma Kagyü lineage, as well as for Tibetan Buddhism in general.
Shamarpa
Flood In Ladakh: A Letter Of Condolence From Gyalwa Karmapa, Aug 7, 2010
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Dear Dharma Friends,
I would like to take this opportunity to convey my most sincere sympathy and commiseration for the tragic events that recently have significantly affected the lives of thousands of people in Ladakh. I pray that all who have suffered under such unimaginable circumstances will find their way with ease to a place of peace and freedom from the state of affairs they have been forced to deal with these past days. I am deeply saddened by what has occurred and therefore to do my part as a spiritual and religious leader to conduct prayer services and ceremonies in the tradition of Buddhist faith, of which Ladakh has long been a haven of for centuries. I encourage all who are able to also make prayers and wishes for a quick recovery and smooth transition for those who have passed in this as well as other recent catastrophic events that have shaken the world and brought so much sorrow to so many people such as Haiti, Iceland, Pakistan and today's most recent devastating landslide in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
With prayers,
Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
Gyalwa Karmapa Celebrated Buddha Purnima With About 800 Monks In New Delhi, May 27, 2010
About 800 monks and lamas from all over India and also from Tibet and Nepal celebrated Buddha Purnima in Delhi under the guidance of His Holiness, 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism on Thursday, May 27. This year the date of the Buddha Purnima as per the Hindu calendar has coincided with that of the Tibetan calendar and this has happened for the first time according to the South Asia Buddhist Association. An association member said, "This makes the day very auspicious. This is why monks and lamas from all over the country, and Nepal and Tibet gather here to offer prayers and perform ceremonial practices."
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Two Letters From Gyalwa Karmapa
The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje requests his students in two letters from May 5 and May 6 2010, to recite mantras for the victims of natural disasters.
Teachings And Empowerments Of Gyalwa Karmapa In KIBI, March 10 - 11, 2010
After the end of this year's study course, during two days (from March 10 to 11) the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa gave teachings and initiations at the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (KIBI) in New Delhi, India. This extraordinary event marks the end of the KIBI term, but was also open to practitioners who have not participated in the study course. The subject of the teaching was "The four Seals", and Gyalwa Karmapa gave the initiations of Manjushri, White Tara and Marpa.
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