The Jade Dragon Mountain of Lijiang, Yunnan watches over some of the most beautiful Karma Kagyu monasteries in western China
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The Mongolian-Gelug shadow over Tibet: Six decades of failed US-Gelug policy
Adele Tomlin offers a definitive analysis of the future of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau that contextualizes Gelug dominance of Tibetan politics in 60 years of failed US diplomacy and Sino-Gelug impasse
Public petition launched to support the 17th Karmapa’s visit to Sikkim
A petition for the 17th Karmapa’s future unrestricted travel reveals underlying tensions and conflicts over the general situation of the Karma Kagyu
Eye on Southeast Asia: A one-month “private” meeting between 17th Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche, relics gift to Malaysia Dharma centers, and reasons for the Karmapa’s ongoing public absence
Analysis: Adele Tomlin reports on the recent meeting between the Karmapa and Tsewang Rinpoche and his trip to Malaysia, and reasons for his protracted public absence
The Kafkaesque conundrum of being the Karmapa
Tsering Namgyal discusses the present difficulties for the 17th Karmapa, from sectarian troubles to the future of Tibet and Vajrayana
Remembering a Supreme Father’s Kindness: Announcing the passing away of 17th Gyalwang Karmapa’s father on Saga Dawa
Adele Tomlin commemorates the passing of the 17th Karmapa’s father’s passing during Saga Dawa
The Return of the 12th Kenting Tai Situpa to Sikkim after decades of absence
Adele Tomlin looks at Tai Situpa’s milestone reunion with the 12th Gyaltsab Rinpoche and broader implications for recent activities in India
“The Red Crown that Liberates Upon Seeing” – The Black and Red Crowns of Karma Kagyu: The 1st Jamgon Kongtrul and the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche Hold Historic “Red Crown” Kagyu Monlam at Bodh Gaya, January 2024
Adele Tomlin investigates why it has taken so long for Tai Situ Rinpoche to be able to hold the Kagyu Monlam ceremony in Maha Bodhi Temple
Peace and Unity without Truth and Accountability? On the Joint Announcement from the 17th Karmapa on the Future Recognition of the Shamarpa Incarnation
A joint announcement by the 17th Karmapa and Thaye Dorje point toward healing, but more is required from Thaye Dorje for reconciliation
From Manang to Hong Kong: Gyalpo Rinpoche on Leadership and Women’s Empowerment
The 2nd Gyalpo Rinpoche comes to Hong Kong for 2023’s pujas and speaks to BDG for an exclusive interview