The precious silver statue of Drubchen Tashi Päljor (1st Sangye Nyenpa) made...
The precious silver statue of Drubchen Tashi Päljor (1st Sangye Nyenpa), which is known as “The Silver Statue that Floated in Mid air.” This precious statue was made by his heart-son and spiritual...
View ArticleThe Blessings of the Lamas and This Precious Human Life Day 2: Teachings on...
29 November, 2014 Tergar Monastery, BodhgayaIn Session One, the text had spoken of the four ways in which students can serve the Lama. Today’s section began with examples of disciples who showed great...
View ArticleThere is Not a Moment to Lose Day 3: Teachings on One Hundred Short Instructions
1 December, 2014This chapter Vast and Profound Light: Instructions on the Two Types of Bodhichitta began with the fundamental importance of Guru Yoga on the path to enlightenment, followed by...
View ArticleCommemorating World Disability Day
3 December, 2014In commemoration of World Disability Day 2014, 30 children with learning disabilities were invited to Tergar Monastery for a special audience with the Gyalwang Karmapa.All are students...
View ArticleThe Time of Death is Uncertain So Practice Now! Day 4: Teachings on One...
2 December, 2014, Tergar Monastery, BodhgayaGyalwang Karmapa continued the section in the text on the theme of death and impermanence, the second contemplation of the four common preliminaries. Today’s...
View ArticleA Short Practice of Chenrezig
These notes are based on the 15th Karmapa’s Chenrezig instruction commentaryChenrezig painted by HH 17th KarmapaFirst, calm the mind by doing a little silent sitting meditation.Then, imagine Chenrezig...
View ArticleThangka Painting of the 8th Karmapa Mikyö Dorje
Beautiful paintings based on the Guru Yoga in Four Sessions (Tib. tun shi lami naljor) meditation composed by the 8th Karmapa Mikyö Dorje (1507–1554).The Eighth Gyalwang Karmapa Mikyö Dorje, Karma...
View ArticleThe Law of Karma Cause and Effect is Inescapable – Day 5: Teachings on One...
3 December, 2014, Tergar Monastery, BodhgayaHundreds of monks and laypeople packed into the shrine room to listen to the Gyalwang Karmapa continue his transmission of the chapter on Vast and Profound...
View ArticleThe Common Preliminaries are the Foundation of Dharma Practice – Day 6:...
6 December, 2014, Tergar Monastery, BodhgayaThe theme of karma cause and effect begun yesterday continued.The first meditation concerned all aspects of karma cause and effect combined.The meditation...
View ArticleRelics of the First Karmapa
The first Karmapa died when he was 84. His heart was found intact in the funeral pyre and some of his remaining bones had manifested into images of the buddhas. Read more here:...
View ArticleKagyu Monlam supports campaign to Save Wild Birds
10 December, 2014 BodhgayaFollowing on from the Animal Camp, Kagyu Monlam, in association with Khoryug [the Gyalwang Karmapa’s environmental protection organisation], the Brigitte Bardot Foundation...
View ArticleGenerating Bodhichitta— Day 7 and 8: Teachings on One Hundred Short Instructions
7- 8, December, 2014The Gyalwang Karmapa began as usual with the command: Please arouse Bodhichitta and listen to the teaching.Having covered the common preliminary meditations which form the basis for...
View ArticleSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: His Holiness the Sakya Trizin will bestow the Muni...
His Holiness the Sakya Trizin will bestow theMuni Tri-Samaya-Vyuha Empowerment20th December 2014, 8.00amMonlam PavilionHis Holiness the Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, has...
View Article32nd Kagyu Monlam Special Program (updated on Dec 14, 2014)
32nd Kagyu Monlam Special ProgramThe Initiations of “Knowing One Frees All” and Vajrasattva Initiation20th –25th December, 2014Location: Monlam Pavilionupdated on Dec 14, 2014IntroductionAt the request...
View ArticleEnhancing Bodhichitta— Day 9: Teachings on One Hundred Short Instructions
9 December, 2014, Tergar Monastery, BodhgayaDuring the teaching today, the Gyalwang Karmapa gave the monks the oral transmission and practice instructions for the 8th Karmapa Mikyö Dorje’s Four Session...
View ArticleConclusion of the Gyalwang Karmapa’s Gunchö Teachings Day 10: Teachings on...
11 December, 2014 Tergar Monastery, BodhgayaThe Gyalwang Karmapa completed the transmission of the chapter on Vast and Profound Light: Instructions on the Two Types of Bodhichitta According to the...
View ArticleWebcast Announcement - 32nd Kagyu Monlam Speical Program
32nd Kagyu Monlam Special ProgramThe Initiations of “Knowing One Frees All” and Vajrasattva Initiation20th –25th December, 2014Location: Monlam PavilionWebcast Link:http://kagyuoffice.org/webcast/32nd...
View ArticleSchedule for the 32nd Kagyu Monlam (updated on Dec. 14 2014)
Grand Examination of Monastic FormsDate: December 19, 2014Location: Monlam PavilionTime: 8 am–4 pmTrisamayavyūha EmpowermentBestowed by His Holiness Sakya TrizinDate: December 20, 2014Location: Monlam...
View Article32nd Kagyu Monlam Participant Registration Information
32nd Kagyu MonlamParticipant Registration InformationParticipant registration is required for all those who would like to attend any Kagyu Monlam events.Note: Kagyu Monlam Members do NOT need to...
View ArticleDOs and DON’Ts when attending the Monlam
For security reasons, the following items will not be allowed:Cameras, mobile phones, i-Pads, Androids, computers, scissors, knives, lighters, and aerosols. You will not be allowed to use your mobile...
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