Talk to Tibetan Community of New York City - Tibetan Only

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a talk to the Tibetan Community of New York City. An event part of Karmapa's American Tour 2015.

Prayers for Victims of Earthquake in Nepal

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa leads prayers for victims of the earthquake in Nepal.

Meeting with Tibetan Community of Wisconsin

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwnag Karmapa meets with the Tibetan Community of Wisconsin. The talk was part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015.

16th Karmapa Stupa Consecration Ceremony

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa preforms a consecration ceremony in Zion, Illinois. The land will have a stupa built on it to commemorate the parinirvana of the 16th Karmapa, Ranjung Rigpe Dorje.

Ceremony to Officially Welcome the Karmapa USA

The Gyalwang Karmapa arrives in San Francisco. Rice and Tea Ceremony.

Talk at Stanford University

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a talk at Stanford University, "Caring Connections: Compassion, Technology and the Environment". This is the 1st stop at a major university during His Holiness' American tour 2015.

Meeting with Tibetan Community in San Francisco

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a Dharma talk at the request of Karma Droden Kunchab Dharma Center of San Francisco. This talk is part of His Holiness' America 2015 tour. English translation by Tylor Dewar

At Karma Droden Kunchab

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a Dharma talk at the request of Karma Droden Kunchab Dharma Center of San Francisco. This talk is part of His Holiness' America 2015 tour. English translation by Tylor Dewar

At Redlands University

The University of Redlands will welcome His Holiness the Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, to campus March 24, 2015, as the only Southern California stop on his third trip to the United States. Reigniting a years-long connection with the University and special bond with students, the Karmapa will interact with Redlands students, faculty, and alumni and accept an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, presented by University President Ralph Kuncl. He will then offer a public lecture, “Living Interdependence,” at 7 p.m. in Memorial Chapel.

At Harvard University

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa visits Harvard University as part of his American Tour 2015. At the request of the Harvard Divinity School, the Karmapa gave a short talk, "Caring for Life on Earth in the Twenty-first Century". English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

At Princeton University

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa gives a talk at Princeton University on "A Buddhist Perspective: Gender, the Environment and Activism". Part of His Holiness' America Tour 2015.

At KTC New Jersey - Part 2 of 2

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a Dharma Talk at the Westin Hotel. An event organized by KTC New Jersey as part of Karmapa's tour of America 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

At KTC New Jersey - Part 1 of 2

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a Dharma Talk at the Westin Hotel. An event organized by KTC New Jersey as part of Karmapa's tour of America 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

At Yale University

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa gives a talk at Princeton University on "A Buddhist Perspective: Gender, the Environment and Activism". Part of His Holiness' America Tour 2015.

At Yale University

At Karmapa Service Society

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa bestows a Long Life Empowerment during an event organized by the Karmapa Service Society. An event part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015.

At Ethical Cultural Society

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a Dharma Talk at the Westin Hotel. An event organized by KTC New Jersey as part of Karmapa's tour of America 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Teaching at UPAC in Kingston, NY 2/2

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a two part talk at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston NY. Event organized by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra as part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Teaching at UPAC in Kingston, NY 1/2

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a two part talk at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston NY. Event organized by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra as part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Karma Pakshi Empowerment Teaching

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a short talk before bestowing the Karma Pakshi Empowerment. An event organized by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra as part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra 2 / 4

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a 2 day teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, his Monastic Seat in North America. The teaching is part of His Holiness' 2015 Tour of America. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra 1 / 4

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a 2 day teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, his Monastic Seat in North America. The teaching is part of His Holiness' 2015 Tour of America. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra 4 / 4

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a 2 day teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, his Monastic Seat in North America. The teaching is part of His Holiness' 2015 Tour of America. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra 3 / 4

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives a 2 day teaching at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, his Monastic Seat in North America. The teaching is part of His Holiness' 2015 Tour of America. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Karmapa meets with people from Woodstock

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa meets with the people from the town of Woodstock. An event organized by Karma Triyana Dharmachakra as part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015.

At Kagyu Thubten Choling

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa visits Kagyu Thubten Choling Monastery, Lama Norlha's Dharma Center in Wappingers Falls in New York State. The visit is part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015.

At Kunzang Palchen Ling

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa visits Kunzang Palchen Ling, dharma center established by the 3rd Bardor Tulku Rinpoche. Visit is part is Karmapa's American Tour 2015. English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

Visiting KTC Chicago

His Holiness 17th Gyalwang Karmapa visits the Chicago Karma Thegsum Choling. His Holiness gives a short teaching on the practice of Chenrezik. The visit is part of His Holiness' American Tour 2015. English translation by Tyalor Dewer.

At University of Madison, Wisconsin

His Holiness the Karmapa joined some of the world’s leading researchers in neuroscience and psychology for a panel discussion on “The Heart, the Brain, and Society: Buddhist and Scientific Perspectives on the Cultivation of Well-being.” English translation by Taylor Dewer

At Tergar Mediation Community

At the invitation of Tergar Meditation Community, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa taught on meditation and devotion in Madison, Wisconsin. Event was prat of His Holiness' American Tour 2015. English translation by Taylor Dewer.

Visits America’s Second Largest Tibetan Community in Minneapolis

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa made a special stop on his tour in order to visit Minneapolis, home to the second largest community of Tibetans in the United States. Organized by the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, the gathering with Tibetans living in the area was the sole activity of his brief stay in this Midwest city.

Arrival at Naladabodhi in Seattle

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa made a special stop on his tour in order to visit Minneapolis, home to the second largest community of Tibetans in the United States. Organized by the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, the gathering with Tibetans living in the area was the sole activity of his brief stay in this Midwest city.

Karmapa Confers Long-Life Empowerment on Tibetan Community of Washington

In his final meeting with Tibetan communities during this trip, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa granted an Amitayus long-life empowerment and delivered a Dharma discourse to an audience of 1,350 people. This event, organized by the Tibetan Association of Washington, represents the eighth time during his two months in the United States that His Holiness made time to meet with Tibetans in various parts of the country.

Karmapa Advocates Understanding Emptiness As a Means to Compassion

His Holiness the Karmapa today delivered the last public teaching of his epic, two-month journey around the United States of America. The Karmapa resumed the topic of enacting compassion, drawing links from it to the topic that had been scheduled for this evening session, that of emptiness. The teaching formed the second session in a two-session event entitled “A Call to Compassionate Action,” organized by the Nalandabodhi community, headed by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, and translated by Mitra Tyler Dewar.

Compassion Itself Is an Action: Karmapa in Dialogue with Young Activists

His Holiness the Karmapa this morning shared the stage with six young activists whose life work puts into direct action the principles and values that His Holiness has been encouraging throughout his two-month trip. In an event organized by the Nalandabodhi community headed by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, the Karmapa first delivered a talk entitled “A Call to Compassionate Action,” and then participated in a panel discussion with the six area leaders on issues of social justice.

大寶法王噶瑪巴在雷德蘭茲大學開示

The University of Redlands will welcome His Holiness the Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, to campus March 24, 2015, as the only Southern California stop on his third trip to the United States. Reigniting a years-long connection with the University and special bond with students, the Karmapa will interact with Redlands students, faculty, and alumni and accept an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, presented by University President Ralph Kuncl. He will then offer a public lecture, “Living Interdependence,” at 7 p.m. in Memorial Chapel.

大寶法王噶瑪巴在哈佛大學開示

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa visits Harvard University as part of his American Tour 2015. At the request of the Harvard Divinity School, the Karmapa gave a short talk, "Caring for Life on Earth in the Twenty-first Century". English translation by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso.

大寶法王噶瑪巴在普林斯頓大學開示

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa gives a talk at Princeton University on "A Buddhist Perspective: Gender, the Environment and Activism". Part of His Holiness' America Tour 2015.

大寶法王噶瑪巴在耶魯大學開示