The Shamarpa incarnations is the second line in the tradition of successive reincarnations that originated with the first Karmapa Düsum Khyenpa in twelfth century Tibet. This was instituted by the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje who presented his principal disciple Khaydrup Dragpa Senge with a ruby-red crown and conferred upon him the status Shamarpa that literally means ‘Holder of the Red Crown’.
That ruby-red crown is a replica of the black crown worn by the Karmapas, and it symbolizes the inseparability of their spiritual connection as emanations of the same mind-stream as stated by the second Karmapa Karma Pakshi that “Future Karmapas will manifest in two forms”. That statement was later clarified by the fourth Karmapa Rolpe’i Dorje who designated that the Shamarpa reincarnates as a second manifestation of himself.
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The Shamarpas are revered in the annals of Tibetan Buddhism as an emanation of Buddha Amitabha, and are addressed honorifically as Künzig Shamar Rinpoche.
In keeping with this illustrious spiritual legacy and responsibilities, the 14th Shamarpa, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche Mipham Chokyi Lodro(1952-2014) was recognized by the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, and thereby enthroned as the principal lineage holder of the Kamtsang Kagyu order.
He received from the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, who was his root guru as well as his uncle, the entire cycle of Kagyu teachings, and remained by his side till the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa passed away in 1981. Thereafter, the 14th Shamarpa was the main lineage holder entrusted with upholding, preserving and flourishing the order of Kamtsang Kagyu. In this, one of his main responsibilities was to fulfill all the projects and aspirations of the late Gyalwa Karmapa, as well as undertake chief responsibility to recognize and enthrone the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. Thus, he recognized the current 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje and also guided and instructed his entire spiritual education that included the most profound and sacred transmissions of the Kagyü tradition.
In this way, in the evolution of the Kamtsang order, the 14th Shamarpa fulfilled his traditional role in ensuing the continuity of the authentic Kamtsang Kagyu order in a very turbulent era. Despite such upheavals, he also developed a vast network of boundless activities in the service of preserving authentic Buddha dharma in general, and the Kamtsang Kagyu order in particular over a period of just about 30 years till his Parinirvana in 2014.
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Shamarpa: The Red Crown Holder
Lama Trehor takes us on a journey through lives, prophecies, and the historical significance of the Red Crown Holder in Tibetan Buddhism, particularly in the Karma Kagyü Lineage.
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- Kunzik Shamar Rinpoche’s teaching videos : English 🇬🇧 – Translation. French 🇫🇷, (*) Czech 🇨🇿, Spanish 🇪🇸
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(*) Update 27/04