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The 17th Karmapa on taking unrequested vows from the 14th Dalai Lama and why he lacks monastic vows
In this short clip (Tibetan and English subtitles, Chinese translation in writing below) from a speech in 2019, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa explains how as a young man he was advised by HE Tenga Rinpoche to be given monastic ordination vows by the 14th Dalai Lama, even though the intermediate ordination (barma) was requested and not the novice (Getsul) vows. The plan was he would take the novice and full ordination vows from Karma Kagyu lineage masters, Tai Situ Rinpoche and Gyaltsab Rinpoche.
However, when the 14th Dalai Lama gave him the intermediate ordination, he also gave him the novice vows too.
The 17th Karmapa describe how he felt confused by this action, and wondered what the special...
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What does it mean to become a monastic? 17th Karmapa on the crucial inner essence and intention4:24What does it mean to become a monastic? 17th Karmapa on the crucial inner essence and intention
What does it mean to become a monastic? 17th Karmapa on the crucial inner essence and intention
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In this video clip from an important online speech the 17th Karmapa gave at the Kagyu Monlam 2019 (which I attended in person), he explains that one of the reasons he has focused on improving the dress and conduct of monastics at the Kagyu Monlams, is because many monastics (monks and nuns) in India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan do not really understand what it means to become a monastic and to take...
The reasons the 17th Karmapa took a lifetime vow not to eat meat and the main benefit of doing so6:10The reasons the 17th Karmapa took a lifetime vow not to eat meat and the main benefit of doing so
The reasons the 17th Karmapa took a lifetime vow not to eat meat and the main benefit of doing so
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In another short video clip from a teaching, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, speaks about his own personal experience and reasons for giving up meat. As a child he was horrified by the way they killed animals for food, suffocating them slowly to death, but because it was the custom he got used to it. So when he came to India, he ate meat although he did not find the taste as good as it was in Tibet....
Two types of people who do not eat meat and considering others' in our choices of food-17th Karmapa5:23Two types of people who do not eat meat and considering others' in our choices of food-17th Karmapa
Two types of people who do not eat meat and considering others' in our choices of food-17th Karmapa
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In another short video clip on eating meat, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa explains the two types of people in the world who refrain from eating meat: those who do it for their own sakes, such as their health, and those who care about the suffering of animals and protecting the environment. He then explains that many people in the world associate Buddha and Buddhism with love, non-violence, peace an...
Giving up meat for compassionate reasons, and the natural example of children -17th Karmapa5:33Giving up meat for compassionate reasons, and the natural example of children -17th Karmapa
Giving up meat for compassionate reasons, and the natural example of children -17th Karmapa
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In this short video clip from a teaching in 2021, HH the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa speaks about the need to give up eating meat in the Mahayana due to compassionate reasons. Even though there any many citations in the Mahayana, as well as the Vinaya and Original Buddhist texts for abandoning meat, the main one in Mahayana is that of compassion and seeing all sentient beings as our mothers. The 17th...
How and why eating meat is strictly forbidden in Karma Kagyu (17th Karmapa)7:08How and why eating meat is strictly forbidden in Karma Kagyu (17th Karmapa)
How and why eating meat is strictly forbidden in Karma Kagyu (17th Karmapa)
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In this short video clip from a teaching in 2021 (Day 16), the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa goes into detail about how and why in 15th Century Tibet, the 8th Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje followed in the footsteps of previous Karmapas by not only strictly banning meat in Karma Kagyu monasteries and the Kagyu Great Encampment, even during special occasions or commemorations. Moreover, people who contravened the...
The importance of knowing the complete history of Buddhism before studying Secret Mantra3:45The importance of knowing the complete history of Buddhism before studying Secret Mantra
The importance of knowing the complete history of Buddhism before studying Secret Mantra
Просмотров 710Месяц назад
In this short video clip from the Day One teaching of the 'Origins of Secret Mantra' teachings (July 2024), the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa speaks about the importance of knowing one's own history and origins, and the complete history of Buddhism, before studying the Secret Mantrayana vehicle. The 17th Karmapa cites a Tibetan proverb that there is a danger of being like a lost monkey in a dark forest...
The reason Buddha created the 'eight heavy rules of respect' for nuns in the Buddhist community2:22The reason Buddha created the 'eight heavy rules of respect' for nuns in the Buddhist community
The reason Buddha created the 'eight heavy rules of respect' for nuns in the Buddhist community
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In this short clip, from a teaching given by the 17th Karmapa in 2022, he explains how it was likely the social norms of sexism and patriarchy that existed in India as to why the Buddha is said to have created the 'eight heavy rules' that nuns must commit to before becoming ordained as nuns. These rules were not only to benefit the monks but to ensure that society did not look down on the Buddh...
Je Gampopa's advice about having a distracted mind in meditation (17th Karmapa)2:50Je Gampopa's advice about having a distracted mind in meditation (17th Karmapa)
Je Gampopa's advice about having a distracted mind in meditation (17th Karmapa)
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In this short clip from a teaching (August 2024), the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa explains some advice that the renowned Kagyu forefather Dagpo Gampopa gave to a monk who was concerned that despite many years of study and meditation he could not remember death and impermanence. Gampopa gave some pith instructions on the nature of mind, follower by an unconventional 'prank' which brought the monk into...
Milarepa's prophetic dream about Gampopa's mass following as Dagpo Kagyu in Tibet3:39Milarepa's prophetic dream about Gampopa's mass following as Dagpo Kagyu in Tibet
Milarepa's prophetic dream about Gampopa's mass following as Dagpo Kagyu in Tibet
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In this short clip from a teaching the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gave on the history of Kagyu in Tibet, whose origin in particular was the Dagpo Kagyu, he explains a prophetic dream of the great Tibetan yogi, Milarepa seeing masses of golden geese and how the Dagpo Kagyu would attract masses of disciples following Gampopa, in particular as monastics. For a transcription of the whole teaching: dakin...
The general meaning of 'Kagyu' and how it became widely known and used in Tibet. - 17th Karmapa5:19The general meaning of 'Kagyu' and how it became widely known and used in Tibet. - 17th Karmapa
The general meaning of 'Kagyu' and how it became widely known and used in Tibet. - 17th Karmapa
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In this short video clip of a teaching on the founder of Kagyu lineages in Tibet, Dagpo Gampopa, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gives an explanation of the general meaning of the Tibetan term 'Ka-gyu', and how it later came to be used more specifically in terms of the four oral transmissions from the Indian Mahasiddhas to Marpa and Milarepa. For video of the teaching: ruclips.net/video/kg7Z8ueDrqc/в...
Ānanda's advice on 'mistaken recitation' and two types of people who criticise Buddhist teachings4:55Ānanda's advice on 'mistaken recitation' and two types of people who criticise Buddhist teachings
Ānanda's advice on 'mistaken recitation' and two types of people who criticise Buddhist teachings
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In this short clip from Day 8 of the Summer 2024 teachings, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa speaks about the cause that led the elderly second custodian of the Buddha's teachings, Ānanda to pass away intentionally into parinirvana. The 17th Karmapa also explains the advice he gave about the two main types of worldly people who criticise Buddhist teachings. #17thkarmapa #buddhismhistory The subtitles ...
Buddha Maitreya's future coming and Mahākāśyapa's remains (17th Karmapa)1:39Buddha Maitreya's future coming and Mahākāśyapa's remains (17th Karmapa)
Buddha Maitreya's future coming and Mahākāśyapa's remains (17th Karmapa)
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In this short clip (Day 7, August 2024) the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa summarises the events related to Mahākāśyapa's 'controlled' passing away on top of a mountain in India, and his prediction and actions regarding the future coming of Buddha Maitreya. Also, the reason we can identify the mountain as the one where Mahākāśyapa passed away is due to the writing of 7th Century Chinese monk and pilgrim...
The Profound Meaning of a Great Being's Passing Away (Parinirvāṇa) (17th Karmapa)3:11The Profound Meaning of a Great Being's Passing Away (Parinirvāṇa) (17th Karmapa)
The Profound Meaning of a Great Being's Passing Away (Parinirvāṇa) (17th Karmapa)
Просмотров 3902 месяца назад
In this video clip from Day 7 of his teachings (ruclips.net/video/k-W82pVXD3Q/видео.htmlfeature=shared), the 17th Karmapa explains why and how the passing away (parinirvāṇa) of a great spiritual friend, or Buddhist practitioner, is not like some ordinary person's death, uncontrolled and without real meaning. The examples of the passing away of Buddha and his great disciples, show us not only th...
Announcement re cremation of his father and plan for commemoration of Gampopa (August 2024)2:13Announcement re cremation of his father and plan for commemoration of Gampopa (August 2024)
Announcement re cremation of his father and plan for commemoration of Gampopa (August 2024)
Просмотров 3832 месяца назад
A few days ago, at the end of Day 7 of his teachings (ruclips.net/video/k-W82pVXD3Q/видео.htmlfeature=shared),, the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa spoke for the first time (publicly) about his father, Karma Dondrub’s recent passing in Tibet and arrangements for his cremation there on the 19th August. First, the 17th Karmapa spoke about the plan for the forthcoming commemoration of Kagyu forefather, Dagp...
Remembering the three Jewels and the Dharma as teacher after Buddha's passing (17th Karmapa)5:31Remembering the three Jewels and the Dharma as teacher after Buddha's passing (17th Karmapa)
Remembering the three Jewels and the Dharma as teacher after Buddha's passing (17th Karmapa)
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Remembering the three Jewels and the Dharma as teacher after Buddha's passing (17th Karmapa)
White Tara presentation by Adele Tomlin: Goddess of Healing Conference UK (July 2024)5:18White Tara presentation by Adele Tomlin: Goddess of Healing Conference UK (July 2024)
White Tara presentation by Adele Tomlin: Goddess of Healing Conference UK (July 2024)
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White Tara presentation by Adele Tomlin: Goddess of Healing Conference UK (July 2024)
Hidden, secret power of speech and hidden, inner worlds in Buddhist view (17th Karmapa, 2024)4:54Hidden, secret power of speech and hidden, inner worlds in Buddhist view (17th Karmapa, 2024)
Hidden, secret power of speech and hidden, inner worlds in Buddhist view (17th Karmapa, 2024)
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Hidden, secret power of speech and hidden, inner worlds in Buddhist view (17th Karmapa, 2024)
The two meanings of the word rigpa/vidyā in Buddhism (17th Karmapa teaching)5:09The two meanings of the word rigpa/vidyā in Buddhism (17th Karmapa teaching)
The two meanings of the word rigpa/vidyā in Buddhism (17th Karmapa teaching)
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The two meanings of the word rigpa/vidyā in Buddhism (17th Karmapa teaching)
Not mere blind faith: the role of reasoning, wisdom and also luminous-awareness in full awakening5:42Not mere blind faith: the role of reasoning, wisdom and also luminous-awareness in full awakening
Not mere blind faith: the role of reasoning, wisdom and also luminous-awareness in full awakening
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Not mere blind faith: the role of reasoning, wisdom and also luminous-awareness in full awakening
The importance of modern ideas and research as well as traditional knowledge (17th Karmapa)5:26The importance of modern ideas and research as well as traditional knowledge (17th Karmapa)
The importance of modern ideas and research as well as traditional knowledge (17th Karmapa)
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The importance of modern ideas and research as well as traditional knowledge (17th Karmapa)
Different languages of Early Buddhism གདོད་མའི་ནང་ཆོས་ཀྱི་སྐད་ཡིག་མི་འདྲ་བ། (clip 17th Karmapa)4:21Different languages of Early Buddhism གདོད་མའི་ནང་ཆོས་ཀྱི་སྐད་ཡིག་མི་འདྲ་བ། (clip 17th Karmapa)
Different languages of Early Buddhism གདོད་མའི་ནང་ཆོས་ཀྱི་སྐད་ཡིག་མི་འདྲ་བ། (clip 17th Karmapa)
Просмотров 3793 месяца назад
Different languages of Early Buddhism གདོད་མའི་ནང་ཆོས་ཀྱི་སྐད་ཡིག་མི་འདྲ་བ། (clip 17th Karmapa)
'Unmarked ruins': Why Xuanzang was so important for identifying important Buddhist sites.4:48'Unmarked ruins': Why Xuanzang was so important for identifying important Buddhist sites.
'Unmarked ruins': Why Xuanzang was so important for identifying important Buddhist sites.
Просмотров 1444 месяца назад
'Unmarked ruins': Why Xuanzang was so important for identifying important Buddhist sites.
Retracing the footsteps of Buddha and Xuanzang: Interview with Deepak Anand (Ep.9 )44:39Retracing the footsteps of Buddha and Xuanzang: Interview with Deepak Anand (Ep.9 )
Retracing the footsteps of Buddha and Xuanzang: Interview with Deepak Anand (Ep.9 )
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Retracing the footsteps of Buddha and Xuanzang: Interview with Deepak Anand (Ep.9 )
A Lone Songbird's Warbling Lament. Poem composed for the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa's Birthday(2024)1:28A Lone Songbird's Warbling Lament. Poem composed for the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa's Birthday(2024)
A Lone Songbird's Warbling Lament. Poem composed for the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa's Birthday(2024)
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A Lone Songbird's Warbling Lament. Poem composed for the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa's Birthday(2024)
Peter Singer on the 'absurdity' of the 14th Dalai Lama eating meat for 'health' clip1:35Peter Singer on the 'absurdity' of the 14th Dalai Lama eating meat for 'health' clip
Peter Singer on the 'absurdity' of the 14th Dalai Lama eating meat for 'health' clip
Просмотров 4316 месяцев назад
Peter Singer on the 'absurdity' of the 14th Dalai Lama eating meat for 'health' clip
Animal Liberation, Saving Lives, Ethics and Controversies: Prof. Peter Singer (Ep. 8)1:05:25Animal Liberation, Saving Lives, Ethics and Controversies: Prof. Peter Singer (Ep. 8)
Animal Liberation, Saving Lives, Ethics and Controversies: Prof. Peter Singer (Ep. 8)
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Animal Liberation, Saving Lives, Ethics and Controversies: Prof. Peter Singer (Ep. 8)
Infidelity to the External World : Poem (Tales from the Yoni Stone I)2:54Infidelity to the External World : Poem (Tales from the Yoni Stone I)
Infidelity to the External World : Poem (Tales from the Yoni Stone I)
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Infidelity to the External World : Poem (Tales from the Yoni Stone I)
Ogyenpa and 3rd Karmapa, the first Tibetans to write about Kālacakra in Tibet (Niraj Kumar)4:25Ogyenpa and 3rd Karmapa, the first Tibetans to write about Kālacakra in Tibet (Niraj Kumar)
Ogyenpa and 3rd Karmapa, the first Tibetans to write about Kālacakra in Tibet (Niraj Kumar)
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Ogyenpa and 3rd Karmapa, the first Tibetans to write about Kālacakra in Tibet (Niraj Kumar)
Indian Mahasiddha, Nāropa as the writer of the Kālacakra Tantra root text (Niraj Kumar interview)4:20Indian Mahasiddha, Nāropa as the writer of the Kālacakra Tantra root text (Niraj Kumar interview)
Indian Mahasiddha, Nāropa as the writer of the Kālacakra Tantra root text (Niraj Kumar interview)
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Indian Mahasiddha, Nāropa as the writer of the Kālacakra Tantra root text (Niraj Kumar interview)