Tibetans, Himalayan Communities, and Western Followers Gather in New York to Celebrate 41st Birthday of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Rinpoche

Tibetans, Himalayan Communities, and Western Followers Gather in New York to Celebrate 41st Birthday of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Rinpoche

Dharamshala: On 22 June 2025, approximately 1,000 celebrants—including Tibetans, members of the Himalayan community, and Western followers—gathered at the Phuntsok Deshi Tibetan Community Hall in New York to celebrate the 41st birthday of Kyabgon 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Rinpoche, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. The event was organised by the Karmapa Service Society. The celebration was graced by... The post Tibetans, Himalayan Communities, and Western Follow…

Karmapa’s exile seat celebrates 40th birthday, calls for unity as Dalai Lama nears 90

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 26: Marking the 40th birthday of prominent Buddhist leader His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the exile seat at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim hosted a celebratory event on Thursday. The occasion was graced by several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, and Kyabje Zurmang Gharwang Rinpoche.  In a virtual address, the Karmapa reflected on the dee…