• The Karmapa
  • The Karmapa Lineage
  • Biography
    • Biography
    • Rebirth Prediction Letter
    • Birth of the Seventeenth Gyalwa Karmapa
    • His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Confirmation
    • The Enthronement
    • First Public Ceremony
    • Miraculous Activity of His Holiness Karmapa
  • Current Activities
  • Teachings
    • Karmapa Videos
  • Art Work
    • Paintings
    • Calligraphies
    • Songs, Poems and Prayers
      • The Music of Immortality
      • A Feast for the Fortunate
      • The Good Tree of Immortal Freedom from Anguish
      • The Peaceful and Calming Victory Flag
      • The Pleasant Melody of the Right Turning Conch
      • A Joyful Aspiration
  • Photos
  • Publications
  • First Visit to KTD
    • In the Press
  • Quotes
  • First Visit to KTD - 2008
• Karma Kagyu
  • Kagyu Lineage
    • Vajradhara
    • Tilopa (988-1069)
    • Naropa (1016-1100)
    • Marpa Lotsawa (1012-1097)
    • Jetsun Milarepa (1052-1135)
    • Je Gampopa (1079-1153)
    • The First Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa (1110-1193)
    • Drogön Rechen (1148-1218)
    • Pomdrakpa (1170-1249)
    • The Second Karmapa, Karma Pakshi (1203-1283)
    • Drubtob Urgyenpa (1230-1300)
    • The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339)
    • Gyalwa Jungtönpa (1296-1376)
    • The Fourth Karmapa, Rolpe Dorje (1340-1383)
    • The Second Shamarpa, Kachö Wangpo (1350-1405)
    • The Fifth Karmapa, Dezhin Shegpa (1384-1415)
    • Rinchen Zangpo / Ratnabhadra (c. 1400)
    • The Sixth Karmapa, Thongwa Donden (1416-1453)
    • Bengar Jampal Zangpo Paljor Döndrup (1427-1489)
    • The Seventh Karmapa, Chödrag Gyatsho (1454-1506)
    • Sangye Nyenpa, Tashi Paljor (1457-1525)
    • The Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507-1554)
    • The Fifth Shamarpa, Könchog Yenlag (1526-1583)
    • The Ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje (1555-1603)
    • The Sixth Shamarpa, Chökyi Wangchuk (1584-1629)
    • The Tenth Karmapa, Choying Dorje (1604-1674)
    • The Seventh Shamarpa, Yeshe Nyingpo (1631-1694)
    • The Eleventh Karmapa, Yeshe Dorje (1676-1702)
    • The Eight Shamarpa, Chökyi Döndrub (1694-1735)
    • The Twelth Karmapa, Changchub Dorje (1703-1732)
    • The Eight Situpa, Chökyi Jungne (1700-1774)
    • The Thirteenth Karmapa, Dudul Dorje (1733-1797)
    • The Tenth Shamarpa, Chödrub Gyamtso (1742-1792)
    • Ninth Situpa, Pema Nyingche Wangpo (1774-1859)
    • The Fourteenth Karmapa, Thegchog Dorje (1798-1868)
    • The First Jamgön Kongtrül, Lodrö Thaye (1813-1899)
    • The Fifteenth Karmapa, Khakhyap Dorje (1871-1922)
    • The Eleventh Situpa, Pema Wangchuk (1886-1952)
    • The Second-Jamgö-Kongtrül-Khyentse-Ozer (1902-1952)
    • The Third Jamgön Kongtrül, Karma Lodrö Chokyi Senge (1954-1992)
    • The Fourth Jamgön Kongtrül Rinpoche (1995)
    • The Sixteenth Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (1924-1981)
    • The Twelfth Situpa, Pema Dhonyö Nyinche
    • The Seventeenth Karmapa, Ögyen Trinley Dorje (1985)
  • Kagyu Teachers
    • Extra Articles
      • Twenty Wonderful Miracles Tell of Appearance of Reality
      • Auspiciousness that Lights up the Univers
      • Long Life Offering to Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche - 2006
      • Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche - Life in America
      • Long Life Offering to Bardor Tulku Rinpoche - 2007
      • The Meaning of the Name of Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
      • Billowing Clouds of Blessing
      • A Brief Biography of H.E. the 3rd Jamgon Kontrul Rinpoche
      • The Ninth Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
    • Seventeenth Karmapa, Ögyen Trinley Dorje
    • Sixteenth Karmapa, Rangung Rigpe Dorje
    • The Twelfth Situpa, Pema Dhonyö Nyinche
    • Third Jamgön Kongtrül Rinpoche, Karma Lodrö Chokyi Senge
    • Fourth Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
    • Twelfth Goshir Gyaltsap Rinpoche
    • Seventh Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
    • Ninth Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
    • Eleventh Trungpa Rinpoche
    • Ninth Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
    • Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche
    • Seventh Yongey Mingyur Dorje Rinpoche
    • Fourth Karma Khenchen Rinpoche
    • Second Kalu Rinpoche
    • Third Kalu Rinpoche
    • Bokar Rinpoche
    • Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
    • Third Bardor Tulku Rinpoche
    • Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche
    • Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
    • Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche
    • Khenpo Ugyen Tenzin
    • Khenpo Tashi Gyaltsen
    • Lama Namse Rinpoche
    • Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
    • Lama Ganga
    • Lama Tashi Dondup
    • Lama Dudjom Dorjee
    • Dr. Drubgyud Tendhar
    • Lama Karma Samten
    • Umdze Lodro Samphel
    • Ani Pema Chödrön
    • Lama Karma Chopal
  • Vajradhara
  • Tilopa (988-1069)
  • Naropa (1016-1100)
  • Marpa Lotsawa (1012-1097)
  • Jetsun Milarepa (1052-1135)
  • Je Gampopa (1079-1153)
  • The First Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa (1110-1193)
  • Drogön Rechen (1148-1218)
  • Pomdrakpa (1170-1249)
  • The Second Karmapa, Karma Pakshi (1203-1283)
  • Drubtob Urgyenpa (1230-1300)
  • The Third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339)
  • Gyalwa Jungtönpa (1296-1376)
  • The Fourth Karmapa, Rolpe Dorje (1340-1383)
  • The Second Shamarpa, Kachö Wangpo (1350-1405)
  • The Fifth Karmapa, Dezhin Shegpa (1384-1415)
  • Rinchen Zangpo / Ratnabhadra (c. 1400)
  • The Sixth Karmapa, Thongwa Donden (1416-1453)
  • Bengar Jampal Zangpo Paljor Döndrup (1427-1489)
  • The Seventh Karmapa, Chödrag Gyatsho (1454-1506)
  • Sangye Nyenpa, Tashi Paljor (1457-1525)
  • The Eighth Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507-1554)
  • The Fifth Shamarpa, Könchog Yenlag (1526-1583)
  • The Ninth Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje (1555-1603)
  • The Sixth Shamarpa, Chökyi Wangchuk (1584-1629)
  • The Tenth Karmapa, Choying Dorje (1604-1674)
  • The Seventh Shamarpa, Yeshe Nyingpo (1631-1694)
  • The Eleventh Karmapa, Yeshe Dorje (1676-1702)
  • The Eight Shamarpa, Chökyi Döndrub (1694-1735)
  • The Twelth Karmapa, Changchub Dorje (1703-1732)
  • The Eight Situpa, Chökyi Jungne (1700-1774)
  • The Thirteenth Karmapa, Dudul Dorje (1733-1797)
  • The Tenth Shamarpa, Chödrub Gyamtso (1742-1792)
  • Ninth Situpa, Pema Nyingche Wangpo (1774-1859)
  • The Fourteenth Karmapa, Thegchog Dorje (1798-1868)
  • The First Jamgön Kongtrül, Lodrö Thaye (1813-1899)
  • The Fifteenth Karmapa, Khakhyap Dorje (1871-1922)
  • The Eleventh Situpa, Pema Wangchuk (1886-1952)
  • The Second-Jamgö-Kongtrül-Khyentse-Ozer (1902-1952)
  • The Third Jamgön Kongtrül, Karma Lodrö Chokyi Senge (1954-1992)
  • The Fourth Jamgön Kongtrül Rinpoche (1995)
  • The Sixteenth Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (1924-1981)
  • The Twelfth Situpa, Pema Dhonyö Nyinche
  • The Seventeenth Karmapa, Ögyen Trinley Dorje (1985)
• Buddhism
  • Introduction
    • Awakened Heart, Brilliant Mind
    • On Confidence in Dharma: An Interview
    • Health and Well-Being of Body and Mind
    • The Four Noble Truths
    • The Way of the Buddha
    • The Life of the Buddha
    • Abandoning What is Not Worthwhile
    • Questions & Answers
  • Turning the Mind To Dharma
    • A Song
    • The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind
    • The Four Ordinary Foundations
    • Questions and Answers
  • Becoming a Buddhist
    • The Meaning of Refuge
    • Taking Refuge: Destination Buddhahood
    • A Teaching on Refuge
    • Taking Refuge
    • The Seven Shrine Offerings
    • Questions & Answers
  • Taming the Mind
    • Wisdom of Meditation
    • The Heart of Mindfulness
    • An Introduction to Sitting Meditation
    • Questions & Answers
  • Training the Mind
    • The Manifestation of Compassionate Activity
    • Advice on Spiritual Practice
    • Compassion without Illusions
    • Engendering Bodhichitta
    • The Practice of Loving-Kindness and Compassion
    • The Bodhisattva Vow
    • Sending and Receiving
    • Questions & Answers
  • Developing the Mind
    • The Teaching on the Practice of Chenrezik
    • Relating to the Mahakala Practice
    • Comments on the Practice of the Chenrezik Sadhana
    • Questions & Answers
  • Cultivating Insight
    • The Experience of Shunyata: Realizing the True Nature of the Mind
    • The Three Kayas: The Bodies of the Buddha
    • The Two Truths
    • The Heart of the Buddhist View
    • The Mahamudra Prayer
    • Questions & Answers
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