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 Kunsig Shamar Rinpoche, also known as the Red-Hat Karmapa.
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, […]