‘SOARING IN THE SKIES OF THE WORLD, THIS MAN, KARMAPA’: Translation of praise to 17th Gyalwang Karmapa composed by Karma Kagyu heart-son, 11th Pawo Rinpoche, used in a Tibetan song

"A ‘cool’ youth of TibetWith extended wings of ‘intelligence’Soaring in the skies of the world,This man, Karmapa." --verse from 11th Pawo Rinpoche's Praise 'This man, Karmapa' A few days ago I noticed that a Tibetan song for the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, using words of praise composed by the 11th Nenang Pawo Rinpoche himself, was posted… Continue reading ‘SOARING IN THE SKIES OF THE WORLD, THIS MAN, KARMAPA’: Translation of praise to 17th Gyalwang Karmapa composed by Karma Kagyu heart-son, 11th Pawo Rinpoche, used in a Tibetan song

‘Scholars’ Banquet’ and the ‘Hero’ (Pawo) lineage

The young 11th Pawo Rinpoche, with 17th Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche at Tsurphu, Tibet (1994) Yesterday, I was delighted to watch a documentary film, The Lion Begins to Roar, about the 17th Karmapa’s early life in Tsurphu Monastery, Tibet. In the film, there is a wonderful section on the recognition and life of a young… Continue reading ‘Scholars’ Banquet’ and the ‘Hero’ (Pawo) lineage