"Shortly before escaping to India, I managed to complete a count recitation retreat of White Tārā at Tsurphu Monastery seat, as practised by the previous Gyalwang [Karmapas]. On the day of completing the retreat, an artist from a foreign country arrived, and gave me a thangka painting of Tārā, which I considered to be an… Continue reading NEW TRANSLATION: “FIVE-DEITY TĀRĀ” OF FIRST KARMAPA. An introductory commentary on the origin, general and specific traditions and lineage of five-deity Tārā and a new sādhana composed by 17th Gyalwang Karmapa (2025)
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Noble Tārā and the 16th Karmapa: Tārā Day and Commemoration of 16th Karmapa’s parinirvana
"Like a bee's heart at the peak of a smiling garland of lotuses,May permanent and impermanent beings,Be completely satisfied, and power and joy increase!"---16th Karmapa, Rigpe Dorje Today, for Noble Tārā day, and the commemoration of the 16th Karmapa's parinirvana (the 8th day of the 9th Tibetan month, which some celebrate on November 5th annually… Continue reading Noble Tārā and the 16th Karmapa: Tārā Day and Commemoration of 16th Karmapa’s parinirvana