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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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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