29th Kagyu Monlam

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hTe 29th Kagyu Monlam will be held from 1st – 8th March, 2012, in Bodh Gaya.


The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and other high lamas will preside over an assembly of thousands of monks, nuns and lay devotees to pray for the wellbeing of the world and for all sentient beings to be touched by the wisdom, compassion and power of the buddhas and bodhisattvas.

Gyalwang Karmapa will give a public teaching connected with the practice of Buddha Akshobhya (Tibetan: Mitrukpa). His Holiness will also give oral instructions on different meditations, and will give a commentary each day on one of the specific prayers for that day. In addition, there will be prayers recited for the wellbeing of Tibet.

The Medicine Buddha Ritual, and Tara, Guru Rinpoche and other prayers will be recited for the benefit of the living, and the Akshobhya Ritual and Fire Ritual will be offered for those who have passed away. For the benefit of both the living and the deceased, there will be a complete reading of the Kangyur, a special long-life puja in relation to the Sixteen Arhats ritual, an alms procession, a sutric tradition Guru Puja with distribution of tsog, and the Lamp Prayer.



Schedule of the 29th Kagyu Monlam

Vajradhara Lineage Prayer Teachings


February 26–28, 2012
Location: Monlam Pavilion

Day 1: Sunday, February 26
Session I: 9:00–11:00 am
Session II: 3:00–5:00 pm
Day 2: Monday, February 27
Session I: 9:00–11:00 am
Session II: 3:00–5:00 pm
Day 3: Tuesday, February 28
Session I: 9:00–11:00 am
No afternoon session.

Kagyu Monlam Schedule


March 1–8, 2012

Day 1: Thursday, March 1, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–8:00 am


Sojong vows, Twenty-Branch Monlam

II


8:30–10:30 am


Teachings on Akshobhya

III


2:00–3:30 pm


King of Aspirations, Maitreya’s Aspiration

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam









Day 2: Friday, March 2, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–8:00 am


Sojong vows, Twenty-Branch Monlam

II


8:30–10:30 am


Teachings on Akshobhya

III


2:00–3:30 pm


King of Aspirations, Aspiration from The Way of Bodhisattva

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam









Day 3: Saturday, March 3, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–8:00 am


Sojong vows, Twenty-Branch Monlam

II


8:30–10:30 am


Teachings on Akshobhya

III


2:00–3:30 pm


King of Aspirations, Sukhavati Prayer

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam









Day 4: Sunday, March 4, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–8:00 am


Sojong vows, Twenty-Branch Monlam

II


8:30–10:30 am


Teachings on Akshobhya

III


2:00–3:30 pm


Removal of Obstacles: Praises of Tara and Saraswati

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam









Day 5: Monday, March 5, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–8:00 am


Sojong vows, Twenty-Branch Monlam

II


8:30–10:30 am


Akshobhya Empowerment

III


2:00–3:30 pm


Removal of Obstacles: Prayers to Guru Rinpoche

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam









Day 6: Tuesday, March 6, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–7:30 am


Sojong vows & Medicine Buddha puja




7:30 am


Kangyur Procession

II


8:30–10:30 am


Kangyur Reading

III


2:00–3:30 pm


Prayers for the Well-Being of Tibet

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam









Day 7: Wednesday, March 7, Location: Mahabodhi Temple

I


5:30–7:30 am


Sojong vows & Twenty-Branch Monlam

II


8:00–9:30 am


Akshobhya Ritual




9:30–11:00 am


Alms Procession

III


2:00–3:30 pm


Akshobhya ritual and Dharani Sutra

IV


4:00–5:30 pm


The Twenty-Branch Monlam




8:00 pm


Akshobhya Purifi cation Ritual









Day 8: Thursday, March 8, Location: Monlam Pavilion

I


5:30–8:00 am


Sojong vows, Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche & Gyaltsap Rinpoche Long Life Ceremony, and the Sixteen Elders puja

II


8:30–10:30 am


Offerings to the Gurus




1:30–3:00 pm


Offerings to the Gurus

III


3:30–5:30 pm


Sponsor Appreciation and Special Address

IV


7:30 pm


Marme Monlam (Lamp Prayer)



Any changes in the Schedule will be announced at the Monlam.

Download 29th Kagyu Monlam Schedule in pdf format

2011 Spring Teachings Session I from H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

Karmapa

Karmapa's office hands over $150,000 to ED

19/03/2011
Karmapa's office hands over $150,000 to ED

Dharamsala: Over a month after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids at the monastery where the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is residing and recovered huge amounts of unaccounted cash, monastery officials have deposited $150,000 with the agency, an official said on Saturday.

Officials of the Gyuto Tantric University and Monastery handed over the money to the ED Thursday.

Confirming this to IANS, a spokesperson for the Karmapa said: "This represents cash that was reported to the authorities in 2003. Submitting it to the ED Thursday was simply part of our process of ensuring that the Karmapa Office of Administration is in full compliance."

The spokesperson in a written statement added: "We continue to cooperate fully with the ED and other investigating agencies."

However, the Karmapa's office refused to divulge the details about the amount.

An official in the ED's Chandigarh office said $150,000 in US currency was deposited. "Two monastery accountants were summoned for questioning. They surrendered US currency," he said.

The official said the Karmapa's aide Rubgi Chosang, also known as Shakti Lama, and two other Tibetans, who got bail from a court, would appear in the ED office Monday.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court March 16 granted bail to Shakti Lama and a couple - Karma Thapa and his wife Rinzin, to join the investigation and appear at the ED office in Chandigarh.

It was after the seizure of Rs.1 crore meant for land purchase that the police Jan 28 conducted searches at the monastery and recovered currency of 26 countries, including 120,197 Chinese yuan and around Rs.5.3 million in Indian currency.
Subsequently, police arrested Shakti Lama, the accountant in the monastery, on suspicion that he was involved in some "illegal" land deal for the monastery.

Later, police arrested the couple in New Delhi in connection with the seizure of Rs.1 crore from two people that was meant as part-payment by the Karmapa's trust to buy land.

The Karmapa's office has been saying that all the money recovered from the monastery was donations from followers, including scores who come from Tibet and carry Chinese currency.

A team of the ED officials from Chandigarh, headed by Deputy Director V. Neeraja, reached the monastery Feb 1 and scanned the account books, ledgers and documents pertaining to financial transactions.

The Karmapa is the spiritual head of the Karma Kagyu school, one of the four sects of Buddhism. He is considered the third most important Tibetan religious head after the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama.

The Karmapa fled Tibet and sought refuge in India in January 2000. Ever since, he has mostly lived in the monastery in Sidhbari near Dharamsala - the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile.

Source: IANS

A propósito de los dos Karmapas

Jueves 15 de abril de 2010, por Alain Delaporte-Digard

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En nombre de todo el equipo de Buddhachannel, permítanme aportar un poco de Paz al agitado debate que envenena la vida de budistas de España y del mundo entero.


El budismo preconiza los valores de la compasión, la fraternidad y el respeto mutuo. Por ello, no podemos aceptar en Buddhachannel los foros que no respeten estos valores. Como moderadores de los foros, pero también como responsables de una línea editorial hermosa y auténtica, no publicaremos los foros que ataquen la imagen de uno u otro de los Karmapas. Llamarse budista y pronunicar palabras de odio sobre un personaje reconocido por otros como Santidad nos son actitudes compatibles. Sea cual sea el Karmapa atacado. Atizar los odios só lo puede alejarnos del camino de las enseñanzas.

Sepamos todos achons tous reaccionar y regresar al camino del centro.
Sepamos decir sí, sin resentimiento exacerbado.

Sí, dos karmapas coexisten, queramos o no, no tenemos elección, esa es la situación actual. Sí, importantes intereses se desprenden de un budismo tibetano en plena expansión.

Sí, hay monasterios que siguen a un Karmapa, y hay monasterios que siguen al otro. Sí, las enseñanzas en todos ellos son estrictamente idénticas con palabras de sabiduría y de mesura para salir de las emociones perturbadoras.

Sí, en todas las iglesias y congregaciones, ha habido y habrá intrigas por razones de poder o de dogma. Sí, a pesar de estas intrigas, permanezcamos centrados en la luz de la ense ñanza, y no en las sombras de nuestras violencias partidistas.

Sí, el Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje debe lógicamente salir de la India para venir a ense ñar a sus discípulos. Sí, partidistas de un Karmapa o de otro, condenamos todos el bloqueo diplomático y nos uniremos a la alegría de sus discípulos cuando, al fin, venga a Europa.

Sí, del mismo modo, nos alegraremos por sus discípulos cuando, el Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje venga libremente a Europa.

Es la lógica propia del humanismo y del principio fundamental de la libertad.
Sí, al bienestar de los otros.
Sí, a la vida, sí a la difusión del Dharma,
Sí, al respeto entre aquellos que tiran de la cuerda de un u otro Karmapa.

Sepamos mejorar:
puesto que no podemos cambiar esta situación de dualidad, consideremos que el mundo con sus dificultades actuales bien tiene necesidad de dos karmapas. Crezcamos en sabiduría y respeto en esta aventura única

Buddhachannel continuará difundiendo las informaciones de todas las escuelas del Dharma, tambien las noticias concernientes a los dos Karmapas. En los foros, aumentaremos la exigencia de calidad para aceptar sólos los mensajes que depositan confianza en el ser humano, en su generosidad incluso en las divergencias de opinión, en su compasión hacia los otros seres …
¿Cómo hablar de compasión omment parler de compassion hacia todos los seres, sin tener la misma empatía por los hermanos y hermanas que han elegido la misma vía espiritual, pero bajo la autoridad de un jefe espiritual diferente?

Avancemos en una fraternidad budista.

Alain Delaporte-Digard, director de Buddhachannel

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enseñanzas

KAGYU SAMYE DZONG BARCELONA

El XVII Gyalwa Karmapa, Orgyen Trinle Dorje ha accedido a impartir enseñanzas en cada estación del año.

Las enseñanzas de otoño serán transmitidas en directo por internet del 15 al 19 de septiembre. El horario será entre las 12.30 de la mañana a las 14.30 horas. Habrá traducción al español

El tema será: Cómo generar la bodichita relativa.

Podéis encontrar más información en: http://www.karmapa-teachings.org

enseñanzas de su santidad el karmapa

Jul

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Enseñanzas de Karmapa en vivo

Recientemente Su Santidad ha utilizado internet para ponerse en contacto con sus seguidores de todo el mundo. Así pues, las últimas transmisiones que ha realizado: la charla que dio con motivo de Sawa Dawa el 28 de mayo y las enseñanzas sobre uno de los textos más apreciados de Gampopa están disponibles en la web: [...]

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Karmapa's Heart Project

karmapa's heart project

jewel hill | calligraphy | sponsor a room | donor gifts | photos | more giving | amitabha project

Dear Friends of the Dharma, His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the Sixteenth Gyalwang Karmapa, first visited the United States in 1974. The response of westerners, touched by his extraordinary qualities and activities, was overwhelmingly positive. So many of them supplicated His Holiness to create a permanent presence in North America where students could learn about Tibetan Buddhism and practice it authentically, that His Holiness agreed to establish Karma Triyana Dharmachakra as his seat in the West. At that time, His Holiness drew a picture of what he envisioned for his gompa (monastery) and principal seat in the Western world. It included a central lhakang (shrine building) surrounded by a ta shak (residence for sangha) forming a courtyard between the two. This is an authentic Tibetan Buddhist design in the tradition of Tolung Tsurphu Monastery in Tibet and Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre in Sikkim, India, and a fitting design for the North American seat of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Since then, because of the blessings and inspiration of His Holiness Karmapa and through the kindness and generosity of many donors, volunteers, and friends like you, we have been able to complete the central temple and are now ready to finish the monastery by building the residence for sangha. Through this, we will fulfill our commitment to realize a permanent physical presence in North America from which the Buddha's teachings can be made available for the benefit of all. There can be no greater practice, no greater accumulation of merit, no greater generosity, and no greater means of accomplishment than to bring about true peace, happiness, and harmony for all the peoples of the world. We welcome all of your help in this noble undertaking. Yours in the Dharma, Bardor Tulku Rinpoche Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

THE KARMAPA'S HEART PROJECT: Monastery Completion Message from Director of Development We have a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for the new building! Congratulations to all who have contributed. No matter what you offered – an hour’s labor, a morning’s prayer, or a small or large donation – your contribution has brought us to this auspicious time in the life of KTD. We will be updating all the information below shortly, as we are in need of donations more than ever, so be sure to check back how you can help in the future. Or you can donate now by using any of the links below. Meanwhile, share the joy and excitement with us! Finally! We have finished the new building - an important step toward fulfilling His Holiness' original vision. Thank you all so much! CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – 6/01/2010 from Patrick Cliett, the Construction Manager: The new Monastery building is complete. We have a Certificate of Occupancy. Staff and guests are now residing in the new space. Next on the agenda is: √ The completion of the courtyard √ The demolition of the Meads Mountain House √ The creation of the expanded parking lot √ and landscaping When we have finished above, we will be able to acquire a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), and lamas and staff will be able to move into the new building. In anticipation of getting the TCO, we are in process of moving in now. Mattresses and some furniture have already arrived, and staff is hustling to pack their belongings. Thangkas and plaques have been ordered for all the sponsored rooms, and for the offices and lama/staff sleeping rooms. As soon as we are settled, we will be ready for program participants. Finally, when you come to a program at KTD, you will be able to stay in a private room with its own bath, closet and windows looking out on a beautiful view of the forest, and if the room is sponsored, a beautiful thangka will be hanging on the wall. The plumbing will work! The heat will be even! Everywhere you look will be beauty - clean, new, inspiring. Your meals will be prepared in the new modern kitchen, and there will be plenty of seating room in the magnificent dining room, surrounded by windows looking out on the forest with the beautiful reservoir in the distance. Most beautiful of all, the new building will be an extension of the main Shrine Buildng, and you will feel the peace and joy that comes from just being in His Holiness’ home. Are you packing your bags? Almost there – we just need those final funds. HOW MUCH NEEDED? We now are considering the Milarepa Courtyard as necessary to be finished for the Monlam since this is where the tent will be to house the overflow of lamas and nuns from around the world who will be chanting the aspiration prayers for peace. After considering all the generous donations for the Milarepa Courtyard from the SAR project, there was a balance of approximately $100,000 needed, and we recently received a most generous donation of $10,000 toward that balance. The 10,000 square foot courtyard will be very beautiful with decorated sidewalks crisscrossing a grass interior, and there will be special permanent hooks to hold tents down safely. The Courtyard will not only be available for overflow at major teachings, but will be open to events such as lama dancing and Tibetan Arts presentations. Who knows? Maybe Milarepa himself will bless us with a special doha (song of realization). If you would like to contribute toward the Milarepa Courtyard, please click here. Your support is so appreciated. Another vital area that needs to be funded to be able to occupy the new building is the purchase of new linens – we are not bringing over any of the old linens from the white house. That fund is set at $7,000, and we have already received some small but welcomed donations. We originally had the idea of wish lists at local department stores, but that did not prove feasible. The quickest and most efficient way to provide linens is for KTD to directly purchase them in the colors, quality and amounts needed specifically for the sleeping/retreat rooms. Thanks very much for any help you can give to this fund. Click here to donate toward linens. How can you be part of this joyful time? Chose any of the ways below to donate whatever you can. All donations toward any of these projects go directly toward finishing His Holiness' home in time for Monlam and beyond. Can't afford much? That's OK - the most important thing is to be part of this very auspicious and meritorious undertaking. If you have donated previously, we offer our deepest gratitude to you. Come join us again! His Holiness' needs your support now more than ever. DONATION PROJECTS TOWARD FINISHING HIS HOLINESS' HOME: Donor Gifts | Sponsor a Room | Amitabha Statue Furnishings and Linens | Area of Greatest Need Besides donations toward the actual construction, there are other areas needing your kind attention. Want to help pay back the Construction Loan, either interest or principal? That would be extremely helpful to ensure KTD's financial stability. Consider making a pledge to the Jewel Hill Project. DONATION PROJECT TOWARD PAYING OFF THE LOAN (interest and principal): Jewel Hill (monthly pledge) His Holiness’ monastery very much needs donations toward Operations. The new 49,000 square foot building, though very efficient, will need your help to keep the lights on, the rooms toasty, staff healthy, and food bountiful. Choose one of the funds below to participate. DONATION PROJECTS TOWARD MAINTAINING HIS HOLINESS' HOME: Lama/Staff Health Insurance Fund | Flowers for the Shrine Room | Membership | Lamp Offerings | Area of Greatest Need Please click on the project in any of the areas above: Monastery Completion, Jewel Hill, or Monastery Maintenance, that speaks to your heart, or continue reading below for details and news. MONASTERY COMPLETION Donor Gifts! All suggested donation amounts for Donor Gifts have been permanently reduced to enable more Sangha to benefit from having these precious Dharma items in their home. There is one statue remaining that was blessed by His Holiness when he visited in May, 2008. There are also new, very beautiful thangkas and statues blessed and filled by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche available for donation. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche has been most generous adding items to the Donor Gifts from his own collection. (Don’t be surprised if you receive a little “gift” from Rinpoche along with any Dharma item you receive.) Calligraphy - To enable more Sangha to have these beautiful calligraphy by His Holiness in their homes, the suggested donation amounts have been permanently reduced. Many calligraphy have been taken, so please Contact us to find out which ones are still available. Layaway - Because of the current economic crisis, we are offering all Donor Gifts and Calligraphy available on layaway. Put 10% or whatever amount you can afford down, and pay as much as you want, whenever you want, within a year. This new plan will enable more Sangha members and Dharma friends to participate in finishing His Holiness’ home. To use Layaway, click on the Donate On-line link by the item you wish to reserve. Sponsor a Room We are in process of ordering the thangkas and plaques for each sponsored room. Click here for which rooms are still available for sponsorship. Also use that link to make a donation toward any deity room in the new building - each donation makes a difference in the timeliness of reaching our goal. NEW! Want to furnish a Sleeping/Retreat Room or a Manjushri Administrative office? Or provide linens for a Sleeping/Retreat room? We are in process of creating a wish list at a major retailer. Also, you can go to any store of your choice and purchase linens and ship them to KTD. We are also taking donations to put a small Shrine in each room, and a larger Shrine in Khenpo Ugyen's room. Help with the shrines, or furnishings and linens would expedite the move to new building, and be greatly appreciated. Contact Amrita for details of all of above. Area of Greatest Need - Many donors like the idea of just giving an amount and letting us put the donation where it is most needed. That is always appreciated. Click here Amitabha Project - The Amitabha Retreat brought many blessings to all who attended, and there are five 6” Amitabha statues remaining. Lay-away available. Click here to obtain one of these blessed statues. PAYING-OFF THE CONSTRUCTION LOAN Jewel Hill – Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche tells the story of how when His Holiness the 16th Karmapa first stood on top of Meads Mountain, he felt the Native American spiritual energy, and declared that this was where he wanted his North American seat to be built. Rinpoche himself saw the mountain behind the Shrine building like a great king and KTD resting in the King's lap, protected. Tenzin Chonyi, KTD President, also remembers His Holiness calling KTD, the "Jewel Hill." Indeed, KTD is a precious spiritual gem, radiating blessings to all who visit. It is for this reason we are calling the project to pay off the Construction Loan, "Jewel Hill." His Holiness has identified "paying off the loan" as a vital need for KTD, and has urged devotees who ask how to help him, to "give to KTD." Click here to donate or for more details about Jewel Hill. IMAGINE His Holiness’ original vision as he stood on the top of this mountain so many years ago. His insight was his dream…. he knew it would come true someday… and we are the implementers, the Sangha who in joy and humility are carrying out His vision to see it to its ultimate fruition. What a tremendous blessing! Come join us so the Jewel Hill of KTD can continue to shine the light of the Buddhadharma - bringing peace and joy to all beings throughout our weary world. Could we participate in a more deserving effort? THANK YOU so much for your past and continued support. Certainly, your merit is great. Because of your contributions, this magnificent building will be available for visitors from around the world to learn about the BuddhaDharma, and to be touched by His Holiness’ wisdom and compassion. It is always our blessing to serve your support of His Holiness’ activities for the benefit of all beings. With gratitude and joy in the Dharma, Amrita Amrita Nadi Osborne Director of Development Christopher Christopher Cameron Assistant Fundraiser Karma Triyana Dharmachakra 335 Meads Mtn Rd Woodstock, NY 12498 845-679-5906 x 38 development@kagyu.org “No gift that is given in good faith can be called small; its effect is so great.” ~The Buddha

Transmision de enseñanzas de SS Karmapa por Internet

Transmisión de enseñanzas de SS Karmapa por internet

Enseñanzas de verano de SS el XVII Gyalwang Karmapa para discípulos internacionales

Tema: “La guirnalda preciosa del camino supremo” de Gampopa“ (Lam-chog Rinchen Trengwa)

Lugar: Monasterio Universidad de Gyuto, Dharamsala, la India

Fecha: 18 junio 2010 - 20 junio 2010

Horario español:

Sesión matinal: 6.30 h – 8 h. (1h. menos en Canarias)

Sesión tarde: 12.30 h. - 14 h. (1h. menos en Canarias)

Conectarse en: http://www.karmapa-teachings.org/

Sólo habrá traducción directa en directo en inglés y chino.

porque no vimos la conferencia del Karmapa

Living the Dharma

Generalmente los servidores se colapsan, cuando el trafico es importante como sucedió ayer, asi que hoy teoricamente tenemos la oportunidad de escuchar al Karmapa, espero sinceramente que alguien lo grabe y lo comparta con los compañeros/as .

Dear Friend,

We actually got vastly more traffic than we have anticipated,
and now His Holiness has decided that we will postoned this live webcast for
1 day. According Tsurphu calendar, Saga Dawa is actually today, the 28th, so
His Holiness wishes everyone to anticipate this new date with joy and delight!

New Information: Live Webcast of Teaching by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

On 28 May, the Saga Dawa Dcen of the Iron Tiger Year (2010),
His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa will give a special teaching
from Gyuto Monastery in Dharmasala, India.

His Holiness will be teaching in Tibetan and live English
translation will be provided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.

The teaching will be broadcast here starting from 11:30pm India;
the following are the date and times in other timezones:

• GMT: Thursday, May 27, 2010 6:00 pm/ 18:00
• British Summer time: Friday, May 28, 2010 7:00 pm/ 19:00
• Central European DT: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:00 pm/ 20:00
• Eastern European DT: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:00 pm/ 21:00
• US East Coast (EDT): Friday, May 28, 2010 2:00 pm/14:00
• US West Coast (PDT): Friday, May 28, 2010 11:00 am/11:00
• Taiwan /China : Saturday, May 29, 2010 2:00 am/02:00
• Singapore/Malaysia: Saturday, May 29, 2010 2:00 am/02:00
• Israel: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:00 pm/21:00
• Sydney: Saturday, May 29, 2010 4:00 am/04:00