The Life of the Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje: Year 2011

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 on Sunday morning, December 18th, 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.

 Report here,  photo gallery here,  video here

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.

 

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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

 

 Read a report here.

 

New Delhi, September 21, 2011: Aspiration Prayers for Earthquake Victims in the Himalayas

His Holiness Karmapa organized a gathering, inviting anyone in Delhi and the surrounding communities who wished to join Him in making aspiration prayers for the deceased and bereaved.

The event commenced September 21st, 2011, at 5pm when His Holiness addressed the multitudes with words of sympathy and inspirational insight.

Though the many guests who contributed their prayers and offerings of butter lamps, as is the tradition in Himalayan Buddhism, have since left for their respective homes, the outpouring of spiritual support continues here at the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in New Delhi at the behest of the Karmapa to recite the prayers of Avalokiteshvara (Tibetan-Chenrezig) “Om Mani Padme Hum” for an uninterrupted period of 24 hours following the scheduled gathering. 

 

 Read a report here.

Invitation to Join In Aspiration Prayers for Earthquake Victims in the Himalayas

 

The prayers will begin at 5pm on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Karmapa International Buddhist Institute (K.I.B.I.), B 19-20 Qutub Institutional Area (landmark: behind Qutub Hotel), 110 016 New Delhi.

 

Thank you for your kind participation.

 

The Private Office of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

 

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Dharma Teaching in September by Gyalwa Karmapa in 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. 

 

The schedule for Dharma teachings will be as follow:

02nd September 2011 (Friday): 5 p.m.

10th September 2011 (Saturday): 5 p.m.

24th September 2011 (Saturday): 5 p.m.

 

 

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Mumbai, August 14, 2011: Gyalwa Karmapa is invited as the Chief Guest to a function of The Buddhist Society of India in Mumbai

 

One day before the Independence Day of India, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa was invited as the Chief Guest to a function organised by The Buddhist Society of India (B.S.I.) in Mumbai.

 

 

 

 

 Read a report here.

 

Dharma Teaching In July by Gyalwa Karmapa in 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. 

 

The schedule for Dharma teachings will be as follow:

08th July 2011 (Friday): 5 p.m.

23th July 2011 (Saturday): 5 p.m.

28th July 2011 (Friday): 5 p.m.

 

 

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Dharma Teaching In June By Gyalwa Karmapa in K.I.B.I

 

H.H 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje will be giving Dharma teachings in K.I.B.I in 5th, 11th and 25th June. Please be informed that although these teachings are primarily intended for K.I.B.I's residents, the general public also cordially invited. 

 

The schedule for Dharma teachings will be as follow:

05th June 2011 (Sun): 5p.m.

11th June 2011 (Sat): 5p.m.

25th June 2011 (Sat): 5p.m.

 

 

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Darjeeling, May 21 to 23: The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa visits Darjeeling

Following repeated requests by countless devotees from Darjeeling area of West Bengal, H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye dorje has agreed to follow up his stay in Kalimpong for the Buddha Purnima celebrations with a two-day visit to Darjeeling.

Many monasteries and schools had extended invitations to him, and though he was not able to accept all of them, he did visit a dozen different places.

On May 22 Gyalwa Karmapa transmitted the empowerment of Chenresig (the Buddha aspect representing enlighted compassion) at the big playground in Takdah, Darjeeling.

 

 Report and pictures here.

 

Kalimpong, May 15 to 17: Celebration of Buddha Shakyamuni's Birthday with Gyalwa Karmapa

According to the calendar of one of the four main schools of Theravada Buddhism the birthday of the fourth Buddha of our cosmic era, Buddha Shakiamuni, will fall on May 17 this year. Buddhas birthday, which is also known as the Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima, is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world.

Thousands of followers of the Karma Kagyu order of Tibatan Buddhism, led by HH. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, will gather in Kalimpong to celebrate this sacred event.

The three-day event will be organised by the shedra at Kalimpong and will take place between May 15 and 17, 2011.

The three-day programme will include teachings and initiations by Gyalwa Karmapa, teachings by Prof. sempa dorje, pujas, rituals and debates, as well as the graduation ceremony for the students who have finished their course of studies at the shedra.

All those who want to join in the festivities are most welcome to do so.


See the latest reports here:

 2011-05-13: Arrival of Gyalwa Karmapa in Kalimpong

May 6, 2011: Celebrating the 28th Birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje

 Karma Kagyu devotees all around the world joined in practice, prayer and festivities to celebrate the 28th birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje. Please read on for a small sample of the events organized to celebrate this special day.

 

 

Read a report  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.


 report about Kagyu Monlam

 more pictures and reports from Bodh Gaya

 photo gallery

 video clip english

 video clip chinese

Dharma Teaching in November 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. 

 

The schedule for Dharma teachings will be as follow:

5th November 2011 (Saturday): 5.00 pm

18th November 2011 (Friday): 5.00 pm

 

 

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Dharma Teaching in October 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. 

 

The schedule for Dharma teachings will be as follow:

1st Oktober 2011 (Saturday): 5 p.m.

7th October 2011 (Friday): 5 p.m.

22nd October 2011 (Saturday): 5 p.m.

28th October 2011 (Friday): 5 p.m.

 

 

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An Interview with Gyalwa Karmapa about Mahatma Gandhi

His Holiness The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje gives his insight into the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, October 2nd, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 Read the interview here.

 September 19, 2011: A condolence letter from Gyalwa Karmapa for everyone affected by the recent earthquake in Sikkim

 

"Dear Friends, For this unprecedented event, I offer my deepest prayers and condolence. May all those who are affected by this tragedy, find peace in their hearts. May they develop courage for themselves and for others to discover the nature of impermanence and by means of dedication and aspiration, transform their karma for the better.

 

My best wishes and prayers,

Karmapa"

September 11, 2011: Gyalwa Karmapa as Chief Guest in a Coference in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India

 

At the request of the Buddhist Society of India in conjunction with the Friends in Dhamma (an association that seeks communal activity amongst the many schools of Buddhism throughout the world), His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje presided as the Chief Guest in a conference to discuss “The Relevance of Buddhism in the Present World”.

 

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New Delhi, July 15, 2011: The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa celebrates Guru Purnima with ANK students

 

Guru Purnima is a festival traditionally celebrated by Buddhists and Hindus.

 

It is a particularly propitious day for offering puja and paying respect to one’s guru (spiritual guide). Guru Purnima falls on the day of the full moon in the month of Ashadh (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat, the Indian national calendar.

 

Buddhists celebrate this day in honour of the greatest of Buddhist teachers, Lord Buddha himself, who gave his first sermon on this day at Sarnath near Varanassi.

 

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New Delhi, 2011-06-15: Celebration of Buddha Purnima (Saga Dawa) at New Delhi National Museum

According to the Tibetan calendar, it was on the 15th day of the fourth lunar month more than 2,500 years ago that Prince Siddharta was born, and it was on that same day 35 years later that he attained perfect enlightenment and became Buddha Shakyamuni. 

After turning the Dharma wheel for 45 years, it was once more on the full-moon day of the fourth month that Buddha Shakyamuni entered Parinirvana.  Therefore, this day, which commemorates three major events in Buddha’s life, is the most sacred day for Buddhists over the world.

This year Buddha Purnima, or Saga Dawa in Tibetan, fell on 15th of June.  His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje was invited as the Chief Guest to the Saga Dawa Festival, organized by Friends in Dhamma and held at the National Museum in New Delhi, India.

 Report and pictures here.

 

Earthquake in Japan: A Condolence Letter From Gyalwa Karmapa

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Dear dharma friends,

 

It is with profound regret and heartfelt sorrow that I have been following the tragic developments resulting from the disastrous earthquake in Japan. The tragedy has cost thousands of lives already and countless people are still missing, not to mention all those who have lost the very basis of their existence. The long-term consequences of this catastrophe are as yet incalculable.

 

Apart from extending material help to them, what we as dharma practitioners can do is support the victims of the disaster by dedicating our practice, prayers and merit to them.

 

Therefore, I will extend my prayers and wishes to both the deceased and the bereaved, and I request all of you to do the same.

 

In particular, I would like to ask you to focus on the six-syllable mantra of Chenresig and to accumulate as many of these mantras as possible for their sake.

 

With prayers,

Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje 

March 2011: Teachings And Empowerment in KIBI, New Delhi

A five-day programme of teachings and initiations with Gyalwa Karmapa, complemented by teachings given by his private tutor, Prof. Sempa Dorje, as well as by Khenpo Tsering, marked the end of this year’s K.I.B.I. course. 

 

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February 2011: Gyalwa Karmapa visited Hong Kong


Gyalwa Karmapa has visited Hong Kong in February 2011. Official programme started from February 18- 22, 2011 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

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Dec 2010 to Jan 2011: Kagyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya, India

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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