"These days, of course, everything has become more relaxed and people are now allowed to look at texts from other traditions. However, even before 1959 when it was very strict, forget about even other traditions, you could not follow the texts of your own tradition and had to follow the Gelug texts. However, this was… Continue reading LIKE A ROSE BLOOMING IN WINTER: CHERISHING AND PROTECTING THE JEWEL OF 8TH KARMAPA’S FOUR GREAT COMMENTARIES AND OTHER WORKS. Background and overview of 8th Karmapa’s influential and great commentaries on the four texts of Madhyamaka, Prajnaparamita, Vinaya and Abhidharma; 17th Karmapa’s project of a new Collected Works with critical editions of these texts; and the final two verses of 8th Karmapa’s autobiographical praises, ‘He Searched Thoroughly’ with summary (17th Karmapa, Day 13 (Part II) Spring 2023 teaching)
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THE ASTONISHING LIFE AND WORKS OF THE 8TH KARMAPA, MIKYO DORJE: An overview and compilation of research and translations aand 17th Karmapa’s teachings
"The vajra mind of the chief, Bhagavan Akshobya,changed into a midnight blue crownSaid to be a manifestation of the aspect ‘Lion’s Roar’In all realms of samsara and nirvana,Greatly renowned, with activity equal to space.To the powerful yogi, Dusum Khyenpa.Hundreds of millions wisdom ḍākinīs of supreme activity,Created a splendid, deep blue crown, whichWhen offered and placed… Continue reading THE ASTONISHING LIFE AND WORKS OF THE 8TH KARMAPA, MIKYO DORJE: An overview and compilation of research and translations aand 17th Karmapa’s teachings
GOLDEN OFFERING FROM A WEALTHY NUN: THE 8TH KARMAPA’S COLLECTED WORKS: EDITIONS AND CONTENTS. Handwritten edition by 8th Karmapa, Outline edition by 5th Zhamarpa, 16th Century golden manuscript edition sponsored by wealthy nun, and contemporary editions
The 17th Karmapa is currently teaching on the 8th Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje’s life and deeds. In Day 5 of the teachings the Karmapa referred to the fact that after the 2nd Karmapa, Karma Pakshi, the largest collected works of the Karmapas is that of the 8th Karmapa (said to be over thirty, hefty volumes in… Continue reading GOLDEN OFFERING FROM A WEALTHY NUN: THE 8TH KARMAPA’S COLLECTED WORKS: EDITIONS AND CONTENTS. Handwritten edition by 8th Karmapa, Outline edition by 5th Zhamarpa, 16th Century golden manuscript edition sponsored by wealthy nun, and contemporary editions