We regret to say that the proposed visit of HH Karmapa to Europe has been postponed. We will continue to post updates when they become available.
The Karmapa’s London visit was sponsored by Ten Directions – an umbrella organisation representing 18 Buddhist and Bon groups and centres.
17th Karmapa’s live webcast rescheduled for 28 May
May 27, 2010
Dear Friend,
We actually got vastly more traffic than we have anticipated, and now His Holiness has decided that we will postpone this live webcast for one day. According to Tsurphu calendar, Saga Dawa is actually today, the 28th, so His Holiness wishes everyone to anticipate this new date with joy and delight!
On 28 May, the Saga Dawa 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 dates 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
Live Webcast Teaching with HH the 17th Karmapa on 27th May
May 22, 2010
His Holiness Karmapa will address a teaching to the Kagyu sanghas and his students in Europe on Thursday, May 27th 2010 via a Live Webcast.
The site Living The Dharma ( www.livingthedharma.eu ) will host the Live Webcast of His Holiness. That means this is the site on which you can follow the teaching of The Karmapa.
The teaching will take place starting from 11:30PM India Time (6:00 PM GMT , 7:00 PM BST, 8:00 PM CEDT, and 9:00 PM EEDT). His Holiness will be teaching in Tibetan and live English translation will be provided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
There will be the possibility to download the teaching from this site at the end of the webcast.
May Karmapas activities appear in all its splendour!
Kindly inform all. This can be accessed by anyone but better to register.
RE: Signature campaign “Free His Holiness the Karmapa”
April 24, 2010
Announcement from Karmapa’s Office of Administration – RE: Signature campaign “Free His Holiness the Karmapa”
April 23, 2010
It has come to the attention of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Tsurphu Labrang (the Office of Karmapa’s Administration) that a signature campaign to a global petition, addressed to the Government of India under the heading “Free His Holiness the Karmapa”, is being circulated on the internet.
In this petition some false accusations are made. While it is true that the proposed Karmapa’s Dharma tour to Europe in mid-May was not approved, it is not correct that the Karmapa is kept under any confinement or duress in India nor is he under any harassment. Therefore, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Tsurphu Labrang categorically deny these unfounded accusations.
Ever since His Holiness’s arrival in India in 2000, the Karmapa has received every kindness and consideration from the Government and the people of India. He is allowed free movement throughout the country except to a few border areas.
The Karmapa and Tsurphu Labrang are grateful for all the generosity, kindness and assistance received from the people and the Government of India.
Lama Phuntsok
Director, Information & Communication
Tsurphu Labrang (HH the Karmapa’s Office of Administration)
Camp: Gyuto Tantrac University, Dharamshala, H.P.
India
Official Announcement from the Karmapa’s Office
April 20, 2010
Official Announcement from the Karmapa’s Office with regard to the European Tour
April 20, 2010
The Karmapa’s Office of Administration (Tsurphu Labrang) would like to express its sincerest regrets and sadness that the Dharma tour program of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa to Europe could not take place for reasons which have not yet been disclosed. We understand that this has created a lot of disappointment and frustration. However, we would like to request the many followers and devotees of His Holiness to take heart and not cast aspersion on any organization or government body for the cancellation of the tour.
We wish to thank the Government of India for all the assistance, hospitality and kindness that His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa has received after his arrival to India in the year 2000. We also thank Ven. Ringu Tulku and the organizers of the Europe Dharma Tour who have put in a lot of time and effort for many months in spite of their busy schedule and other commitments.
His Holiness’ announcement has said, “I hope that this is merely a temporary setback and that I will definitely be able to visit Europe in the near future.” Remembering this, we urge all to remain calm and collected.
Lama Phuntsok
Director
Information & Communication
Tsurphu Labrang (HH the Karmapa’s Office of Administration)
Camp: Gyuto Tantrac University, Dharamshala, H.P.
India
London visit postponed
April 6, 2010
Dear Dharma Friends,
I am sad to announce that the proposed visit of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji was not approved by the Government of India.
The visit was scheduled to take place from 27th May to 2nd July in nine countries of Europe. The Kagyu Office, the Administration of The Gyalwang Karmapa, was informed of the decision by the Tibetan Government in Exile on 3rd April 2010. The process has begun to find out why this visit was not possible and what positive conditions are needed to make the visit possible in near future.
I know a huge number of followers and friends in Europe were eagerly waiting for the visit of Gyalwang Karmapa and I know that all of you are sad and disappointed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the organizers, volunteers and donors for working so hard to prepare for the visit in last many months. Your cooperation and support were beyond any expectations.
I hope and pray together with you that the visit will happen in very near future and that all of us would be able to receive his teachings in Europe.
Ringu Tulku,
Coordinator,
Karmapa’s Visit to Europe
