"Snakes are flexible and resilient, implying that when we face the uncertainties of life, we must respond with skill and flexibility. Snakes can shed their skin and be reborn, reminding us that we should always practice meditation to transform our habits and grow and transform." --17th Karmapa's Chinese New Year message (2025) Today is the… Continue reading “BE FLEXIBLE AND FREE AS A SNAKE!”: Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 message from 17th Gyalwang Karmapa (English translation)