17.09.2018, France

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, together with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, their son Thugsey, and other family members, visit Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in France.

Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, Portraits, Visit

Karmapa and his family arrived in the late evening of 14 September, and were warmly welcomed by Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa’s General Secretary; Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche; as well as representatives and sangha members of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling.

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. The road is marked with auspicious signs in anticipation of Karmapa's arrival.

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. The road is marked with auspicious signs in anticipation of Karmapa’s arrival.

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa’s General Secretary

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, with his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, and their newborn son Thugsey

(Left to right) Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa; their son Thugsey; Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary; Solponla Tsultrim Namgyal, Karmapa's Senior Attendant

(Left to right) Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa; their son Thugsey; Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa’s General Secretary; Solponla Tsultrim Namgyal, Karmapa’s Senior Attendant

Students pray 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

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, shares a smile with Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and their newborn son Thugsey 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

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

 

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14 September 2018 Karmapa Arrives for Private Visit to Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in September 2018
16 September 2018 Portraits of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, and Family at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling
16 September 2018 Private Dinner at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling for Karmapa and Family
17 September 2018 Special Reception for Karmapa, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom and their son at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

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