Series of programs in Hong Kong, March 2005

http://www.kagyunews.com.hk Shamarpa Rinpoche’s activities in Hong Kong includes This series of Mahayanasutralankara lectures (18/3 – 23/3), this is a continuation of previous HK sessions over the past 4 years. This describes the path of Mahayana practice and its essential meaning. On 20/3 we had vegetarian lunch with Rinpoche, followed by a Fish Release activities. Around […]

Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies (KIBS)

5th December 2004 marked a memorable and significant day for the Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies – the day of its grand inauguration and opening. Shamar Rimpoche, His Eminence Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche, His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, His Eminence Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, His Eminence Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Ven Sang Sang Rinpoche and many other most respected […]

Vidyadhara Ceremony of the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje with Shamar Rimpoche

To see some pictures, please click here On Monday, December 1, 2003, the Vidyadhara ceremony of the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, took place in the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in New Delhi. This ceremony was held in celebration of the formal completion of his monastic education in the sutras and tantras and all other […]

Kagyü Ngag Dzö transmissions by Shamar Rimpoche

From November 14th to 30th, Shamar Rimpoche gave the Kagyu Ngag Dzo transmission to Gyalwa Karmapa and many Rinpoches in the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in New-Delhi (India). To see some pictures, click here His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Thaye Dorje arrived in San Francisco, California, USA on June 1, 2003 To see some pictures, click […]

Visit of Sharmar Rinpoche in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling ( August, 2002)

Sharmar Rimpoche came in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling when the Gyalwa Karmapa was present (15 -17 of august). To see some pictures, click here He took part to the ritual of "consecration of the land" (rabne) and to the laying of the foundation stone of the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute. We were all happy to see […]

Brief visit of Sharmar Rinpoche ( May 27th, 2002)

Sharmar Rinpoche arrived in Kundrol Ling on Monday 27th May at 3.30 pm. He came to ensure that the preparations for Gyalwa Karmapa’s entry into retreat went smoothly, and he was accompanied by Lama Jigme Rinpoche. He was welcomed by the Sangha and all the community who received his blessing. Shamar Rimpoche left Kundrol Ling […]