Today, the first day of the fifth Tibetan month (19 June 2023) is the 39th birthday of HH 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. Normally, it has been celebrated on the 26th June, his birthday according to the non-lunar, western calendar), but it is now being celebrated on the Tibetan lunar month and day of… Continue reading A 21st CENTURY TIBETAN ‘POLYMATH RENAISSANCE GENIUS’, 17th KARMAPA BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE. An overview of the 17th Karmapa’s outstanding activities and teachings on Buddha Dharma, female empowerment, vegetarianism, environmentalism, art, theatre and poetry