
Successful Conclusion of the Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering
After two-and-a-half weeks of daily teachings from the Gyalwang Karmapa, intensive debate training for the participating nuns, and a variety of other dharma activities, the Second Arya Kshema Winter D...
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The Nuns Prove Themselves in Debate
For the final event of the Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering, the Tergar shrine hall has been set up with tables for the defenders, set across the center aisle in front of the Karmapa’s thron...
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Gyalwang Karmapa Makes Historic Announcement on Restoring Nuns’ Ordination
During the Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering the Gyalwang Karmapa made the historical announcement that, beginning next year, he would take concrete steps towards restoring nuns’ vows in the ...
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In Praise of Bhikshunis: A Ritual for the Nuns’ Dharma to Flourish
During the Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering, the Gyalwang Karmapa led a special ritual that he himself had composed, making powerful aspirations in support of all female practitioners and pa...
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Nuns Train to be Health Workers
During the Second Arya Kshema Winter Gathering, instead of attending the teachings and debates, a group of 28 nuns have been following a special programme. Drawn from seven nunneries—Ralang and Tilokp...
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An Evening of Prayers for the Deceased
January 18, 2015 • Tergar Monastery, Bodhgaya
At the end of the teachings this morning, the Gyalwang Karmapa announced that in the evening, there would be a special ceremony for the deceased. After h...
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Gyalwang Karmapa Leads Chöd Puja: A String of Jewels
In one of the key rituals of the Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering, and a particularly rare and precious opportunity for those gathered, the Gyalwang Karmapa led an extended day-long Chöd puja.
“Th...
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Teachings from Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation
Day 1: Cause and Effect 8 January, 2015
During the first Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering for Nuns last year, the Karmapa began teachings on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation (literally, The Orname...
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Gyalwang Karmapa Opens Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering
This week the historical Second Arya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering for nuns began at Tergar Monastery in Bodhgaya. The annual gathering brings together Karma Kagyu nuns in a program focused on advanc...
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Kun Kyong Arranges Training for Nuns in Gender, Management, and Communication
January 5-7, 2015 • Taj Darbar Hotel, Bodhgaya
Guided by the Gyalwang Karmapa’s broad vision of developing the inner potential and capacity of nuns, a group of 28 Karma Kagyu nuns recently completed ...
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