"Buddhism is a way of life through which we develop the qualities of our mind.
This way of life is very unusual, as it is a means to attain happiness without harming others.
THE 17th GYALWA KARMAPA
"Buddhism is a way of life through which we develop the qualities of our mind.
This way of life is very unusual, as it is a means to attain happiness without harming others.
THE 17th GYALWA KARMAPA
We were saddened to learn of the parinirvana of great Nyingmapa master Kyabje Dungse Shenphen Dawa Norbu Rinpoche.
Read more: Homage to Kyabje Dungse Shenphen Dawa Norbu Rinpoche
Practicing nyung nes is immersing oneself in a transmission involving a princess who gave up her realm, a bodhisattva with a thousand arms, vows, days of silence and fasting, and meditation on compassion.
Dear friends,
We are thrilled to share this joyful message from Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, and his wife Sangyumla, which announces the upcoming arrival of their child.
We send all our best wishes and congratulations along with this happy news.
Lama Jigme Rinpoche and Dhagpo Kagyu Ling's Team
Read more: Karmapa and Sangyumla have some joyous news to share with you…
Through the clarity and awareness that arise from study, reflection, and meditation, may we perceive ourselves and the world around us with greater lucidity [...]
For the fifth consecutive year, Dhagpo's volunteers, committed to the various aspects of practice, go into retreat for the month of January to study Buddhist philosophy. This cycle of studies began several years ago upon Jigme Rinpoche's initiative so that students could achieve a deeper understanding of philosophical texts.
Read more: Study Retreat in January 2018—Practical Information
Travel Log - In Nepal and India with lama Puntso
Wishes (Monlam) - This afternoon, it’s only us monks at the Mahabodhi Temple because Gyalwa Karmapa is giving Chenrezig empowerment at the Karma Temple (Beru Khyentse Rinpoche’s monastery), and it’s reserved for laypeople.
Travel Log - In Nepal and India with lama Puntso
Monlam (wishes) - Throughout the years, if we take a good look, nothing looks more like a day at Kagyu monlam than another day at Kagyu monlam. The ingredients are the same: obviously, it takes place on the grounds of Buddha’s enlightenment, the Mahabodhi Temple, arranged for the occasion.
Travel Log - In Nepal and India with lama Puntso
The Opening of the Eye of the Universe - After Lumbini and the Buddha’s birthplace, after Kushinagar and his parinirvana, here we are at Sarnath, the site of his first teaching: the four truths of the noble ones. What indeed happened?
Travel Log - In Nepal and India with lama Puntso
And the Buddha is dead! - It is the end of the day and we have arrived at Kushinagar, the site of the parinirvana and the cremation of the Buddha. We have just enough time to pay homage to the reclining Buddha on his right flank.
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