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08/26/10  

His Holiness Karmapa paid tribute to Mother Teresa on 100th anniversary of her birth.

Kolkata, August 26: His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa arrived at the Indian city of Kolkata on Thursday to pay tribute to Mother Teresa on her birth centenary. His Holiness visited the Mother House in the afternoon where Sister Prema - the superior Missionaries of Charity received him. His Holiness  offered a floral tribute at the place where Mother Teresa was laid to rest.
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08/21/10  

His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa led special prayers at the Tsuklag Khang Temple in Mcleodgunj. Hundreds of devotees including Tibetan Government officials, monks, nuns and lay followers came to pay, give respect and express their condolence and sympathy towards the victims and families of those affected by natural calamity in Drug Chu Zong area in  Tibet on 8th of August. The prayers lasted two hours. All attendees made  deep prayers and all were touched by the presence of His Holiness being there.

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08/11/10  

His Holiness The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa visited TIPA (Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts) in Dharamshal as a Chief Guest on the occasion of  51st Yarkyid (Summer Festival) and celebration of its establishment. The celebration was opened by His Holiness by lighting a lamp in front of a glowing Buddha Statue, which was also a symbol of respect to those who had died in the tragic nature's calamity in Tibet, Ladakh and other parts of the world.
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08/10/10  

His Holiness The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorjee had called for a special prayer and ritual performance of the Buddha Akshyobhiya in His presence at Gyuto Temple in His private residence Hall for the recent tragedy at Ladakh, in which hundreds of people had died and many had become homeless.
Two members from the Karmapa’s Office of Administration had been send to Ladakh with material gifts of clothes, medicines and cash contribution to the befallen people in need. A condolence and sympathetic message was also dispatched with the members for Ladakh with His Holiness' sincere prayers and blessings to all concerned.

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08/07/10  

A MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF LEH & LADAKH.
I feel deeply saddened to learn of the recent calamity that struck Leh in Ladakhin the early hours of the 6th of August resulting in the loss of many lives and property. I understand the sudden cloudburst triggering raging floods have resulted in the loss of lives of more than 100 people of Leh and surroundingareas and over 400 people have been injured and many more are missing andhave been rendered homeless. (see letter)
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08/06/10  

His Eminence Dagyab Kyabgön Rinpoche calls on His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa.
Gyuto, August 6 - His Eminence Dagyab Kyabgön Rinpoche met in his residence with His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa. This meeting lasted about half an hour. Rinpoche arrived in Dharamsala a week ago. Loden Sherab Dagyab Rinpoche belongs to the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. As 'Kyabgön' (= Lord Protector) of the Dagyab region in Eastern Tibet he was - like his predecessors since the 17th century - the spiritual and political head of the area. After the traditional study of Buddhist philosophy Rinpoche graduated from the Drepung monastic college. Later Rinpoche joined the monastic communities of Nyagre Khangtsen of Ganden and of Ratö monastery.

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07/06/10  

Dharamsala, His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa attended the 75th birthday celebration function of His Holiness Dalai Lama, featuring a day-long cultural show was held at the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple (Tsuglag-Khang) in the presence of the Dalai Lama.
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For archived news please visit His Holiness in India section.

We thank the Government of India for all they are doing for His Holiness Karmapa.
08/15/10  
15th August 2010 , All the students of Karmae Dharma Chakra School, Rumtek Monastery celebrated a colorful 63rd Independence Day of india . There was an opening ceremony of exercises, followed by elocutions, games and a cultural show, which lasted from 10 am until 2 pm.
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07/28/10  
The monsoon retreat has started July 26, and will continue until September 9. It is being lead by Khenpo Kelsang Nyima and Vajra Master Lama Gyaltsen Namgyal.
07/22/10  
This is to bring to your kind information that we, Sangha Dhuche of Rumtek Monastery has been performing Chod-tsok or cutting off Ritual puja for 5 days and today is very auspicious occasion called ChoKhor Duchen or Dharmachakra day for the commemoration of Lord Buddha. With hearty greeting from Rumtek Pal Karmae Sangha Dhuche.
06/26/10  
This is to giving you a glimpse of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ugyen Trinley Dorje’s Birthday. The great occasion started by offering Sang at 6 AM and also one thousand butter lamp offeringa and hosting of prayer flags. It was followed by gathering of the monks of Damang, Sherda & lay people and offering of mandala and scarves for His Holiness at his throne. This was done for the Long life of H.H. and success for his Dharma activities. Afterwards, the saffron rice & tea was offered to all who gathered.

On this special day, the Environment Committee of Rumtek planted 300 trees to help protect our environment and the whole world. After lunch, the Abbot gave a speech on the occasion of His Holiness Birthday. Rumtek Dahrma Chakra School performed songs for the occasion.
06/25/10  
This is to bring kind information that Sangha Dhuche of Rumtek Monastery had performed longevity puja for the long life of H.H. the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa before his birthday. Today is the last day of this puja and immerse the image of H.H. (Kulud) for the removal of all the obstacles for him and for his success in spreading the Dharma activities.
06/24/10  
 25th June, Earth Day Plantation at Rumtek Monasterty by D.C.C Environment Conservation Committee. Group of monks from Dharma Chakra Centre were on Plantation Project at 9.15 am at Rumtek, Monastery.
06/22/10  
The Tse dup Puja (Amitaayu Duppa) has been completed at Rumtek, this puja went from June 18 through to 20. Now the annual one week CHAKRASAMVARA puja is being performed.

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