Special Reception for Karmapa, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and their son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Preparations are made for a special Reception for Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his family, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

igme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, and students await the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his family, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students await the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his family, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students await the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his family, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, arrives with his family and Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. Students follow closely by.

Students greet Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his family, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, greets students at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, greets students at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students welcome Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary; Solponla Tsultrim Namgyal, Karmapa's Senior Attendant; Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Mayum Mrs. Kunzang, Sangyumla's mother, who is holding Thugsey; and Ms. Sonam Pema, Sangyumla's sister, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students welcome Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary; Solponla Tsultrim Namgyal, Karmapa's Senior Attendant; Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Mayum Mrs. Kunzang, Sangyumla's mother, who is holding Thugsey; and Ms. Sonam Pema, Sangyumla's sister, for a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at the Buddha shrine at the Institute of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at the Buddha shrine at the Institute of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, at the Buddha shrine at the Institute of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, at the Buddha shrine at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Mayum Mrs. Kunzang gently hands over Thugsey to Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom at the beginning of a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, together with their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, together with their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, together with their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, together with their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Reception and Ku Sung Tug Offering for Gyalwa Karmapa, his wife Sangyumla and their 1 month old baby.

Students pray with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students pray with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Reception and Ku Sung Tug Offering for Gyalwa Karmapa, his wife Sangyumla and their 1 month old baby.

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, meditates with Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jean Guy de Saint Périer, President of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, makes a Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception

Jean Guy de Saint Périer, President of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, makes a Mandala Offering to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, makes an offering of ku sung thuk to Thugsey, the newborn son of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, with Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom cradles her newborn son Thugsey during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Reception and Ku Sung Tug Offering for Gyalwa Karmapa, his wife Sangyumla and their 1 month old baby.

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, shares a smile with Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and their newborn son Thugsey during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, blesses Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, blesses Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The traditional katak is offered to Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The traditional katak is offered to Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The traditional katak is offered to Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The traditional katak is offered to Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The traditional katak is offered to Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom meets members of the Dhagpo community during a special reception

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

A smiling Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom with her newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom with her newborn son Thugsey at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling during a special reception

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students are blessed by Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, addresses students at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and son Thugsey by his side

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, addresses students at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and son Thugsey by his side

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, addresses students at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and son Thugsey by his side

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, addresses students at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and son Thugsey by his side

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and son Thugsey by his side during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and son Thugsey by his side during a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Group photo with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Reception and Ku Sung Tug Offering for Gyalwa Karmapa, his wife Sangyumla and their 1 month old baby.

Group photo with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Group photo with Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at a special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, blesses Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, blesses Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, bids farewell to members of the Dhagpo community

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, bids farewell to members of the Dhagpo community

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, bids farewell to members of the Dhagpo community

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, bids farewell to members of the Dhagpo community

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, bids farewell to members of the Dhagpo community

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, bids farewell to a little member of the Dhagpo community

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, leaves the special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Mayum Mrs. Kunzang, carrying Thugsey; and other esteemed guests leave the special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Mayum Mrs. Kunzang, carrying Thugsey; and other esteemed guests leave the special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Mayum Mrs. Kunzang (Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom's mother) carries little Thugsey from the special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, lead the way as family, esteemed guests and students leave the special reception at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling