Today, a letter written by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje (dated 21st December 2024) was published on Facebook, expressing his condolences regarding the passing away of HE Choje Ayang Rinpoche (4th December 2024). I have translated it into English for the benefit of those who follow the 17th Karmapa and/or HE Ayang Rinpoche.… Continue reading Written condolence from HH 17th Gyalwang Karmapa regarding the passing of HE Choje Ayang Rinpoche (English translation)
Tag: Drikung Kagyu Phowa practice
TREASURE TRADITION OF PHOWA: PRACTICE GIVEN BY BUDDHA AMITABHA TO GURU PADMASAMBHAVA FOR TIBETAN KING TRISONG DETSEN. Introduction to the Treasure Phowa Tradition, its history, practice and transcript of teaching by 8th Garchen Rinpoche
"The King desiring to end the suffering of his minister went to Ch'im-phu cave to request the help of Padmasambhava. The King Trisong Detsen offered him a golden disk (representing the sun) and a silver disk (representing the moon) as a mandala offering, requesting him to give special instruction to the Minister so that he… Continue reading TREASURE TRADITION OF PHOWA: PRACTICE GIVEN BY BUDDHA AMITABHA TO GURU PADMASAMBHAVA FOR TIBETAN KING TRISONG DETSEN. Introduction to the Treasure Phowa Tradition, its history, practice and transcript of teaching by 8th Garchen Rinpoche