The Third Commemoration Ceremonies of the Paranirvana of HH Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche in Kalimpong

1.06.2017 His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa arrives in Kalimpong. Group of Tamang devotees from Pasang Sanga Gyamcho Gompa, 7th Mile in Kalimpong welcome Gyalwa Karmapa on the road

First day of Gyalwa Gyamtso puja in Kalimpong. Preparation of the ground for the Mandala.

Second day of Gyalwa Gyamtso Puja in Kalimpong. Preparation of the Sand Mandala

7.06.2017 Filling and consecration ceremony of the Golden Stupa with the relics of 14th Shamarpa

08.06.2017 Gyalwa Gyamtso ritual: Fire puja led by Gyalwa Karmapa

9.06.2017 Dissolution of the Mandala

10.06.2017 Calling Lama from Afar and Swift Rebirth Prayers for Shamar Rinpoche

10.06.2017 Ritual of pouring the Sand Mandala into the river

10.06.2017 Consecration of the land for the Diwakar Academy Guesthouse

11.06.2017 Gyalwa Karmapa grants Amithayus empowerment to over 2000 devotees from Himalayan region

Gyalwa Karmapa consecrates newly build part of Diwakar Buddhist Academy

13.06.2017 Group picture with Gyalwa Karmapa and students of Diwakar Buddhist Academy after Ceremony of thanksgiving to the students, Manjusri Lung, speech by HH Karmapa

14.06.2017 Inauguration of Mani Lhakang in Dotray villlage in Darjeeling. Gyalwa Karmapa gives teaching and Chenresig Lung.

14.06.2017 Visit at Thagda Diwakar Buddhist School