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Sep 2, 2024 · Find the latest news, teachings and announcements from the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Read the joint statement on the reincarnation of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche.
The Karmapa is a long line of consciously reborn lamas, and the second Karmapa, Karma Pakshi (1204–1283), is the first recognized tulku (Wylie: sprul sku) in Tibetan Buddhism who predicted the circumstances of his rebirth.
Aug 6, 2024 · 17th Karmapa. Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, is the leader of the 900 year old Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In harmony with tradition, he was recognised as the 17th Karmapa by the second most senior Karma Kagyu lama, the late 14th Shamarpa, Mipham Chokyi Lodro.
Learn about the life and activities of Thaye Dorje, the current leader of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in 1983 in Tibet, enthroned in 1994, and travels the world to promote peace and education.
The present Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, is the 17th in the line of Karmapa incarnations. Here is a brief introduction to the present Gyalwang Karmapa’s life story from his birth in Tibet to his dramatic escape to India and present activities.
Video Teachings from His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.
Traveling the world, the Karmapa skillfully teaches traditional Tibetan Buddhist Dharma while also advocating topics such as environmental conservation, feminism, digitization of the Dharma, and much more. Please use the icons below to find the Karmapa on social media maintained by his office of administration. // // // //
