The truth about the false allegations against the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

Bodhisattva Mastery over Life and Death Bodhisattvas, driven by their vows to benefit sentient beings, transcend the binds of birth and death, having complete control over their incarnations. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has reiterated that as long as the Tibetan people and humanity need him, he will remain in this world. His Holiness expressed many times that he will live to the age of 113, embodying the mastery over life and death as a great Bodhisattva. In his teachings in 2021, the Karmapa expressed that he will have a long life in this incarnation and spread the Dharma and benefit sentient beings worldwide. The 17th Karmapa believes that if the 16th Karmapa could remain in this world for an extended period, many issues regarding inheritance could be avoided. The Karmapa, fulfilling his vows, reincarnates with mastery over life and death, residing in this world for the benefit of sentient beings for a prolonged period. The Limitations of Supernatural Powers 「Mogallana always thought

Since the eruption of the Karmapa incident in early 2019, many people have been puzzled as to why Karmapa did not come forward to clarify. However, Karmapa stated early on, "I think we shouldn't respond officially; it would help them." Karmapa's silence has led to misunderstandings among many. However, this is a complex political issue. Karmapa must face this dangerous situation with wisdom, composure, and rationality to avoid falling into traps and causing irreparable harm. In addition, some people think His Holiness the Dalai Lama should express his views on this incident. However, His Holiness Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile have issued important statements supporting the Karmapa in 2022. (Note: We overlooked such an important statement at the time.) The following is the original text 『 Speaker and Deputy Speaker Led Tibetan Parliamentarians Attends 38th Birthday Celebration of Gyalwang Karmapa in New York July 2, 2022 New York: Speaker Khenpo Sonam

Kagyu Monlam The Karma Kagyu tradition annually conducts the Winter Kagyu Gunchoe debate conference, the Arya Kshema Spring Dharma Gathering, and the Kagyu Monlam Prayer, representing the most prominent traditional events. In recent years, due to the impact of the pandemic, these ceremonies have transitioned to online platforms. At the end of 2023, the winter debate was held in Bodhgaya, with an increased participation of Buddhist schools compared to pre-pandemic times. This surge led to overcrowding at the Tergar Monastery, with some attendees having to sit in the monastery corridors. The Karmapa noted that many Kagyu Buddhist schools had been destroyed over the past hundred years. He emphasized that the Kagyu Buddhist schools are now in good condition in all aspects and called on the monks to make good use of this opportunity. He believed there was no better learning opportunity than now, so he encouraged the monks to seize the opportunity and study in depth. The 38th Kagyu Monlam Pr

  The primary goal of the Karmapa incident is to destroy the Karmapa and the Karma Kagyu lineage. Recently, there have been two pieces of good news directly or indirectly related to the Karmapa incident. In 1992, followers of the 16th Karmapa, guided by instructions in his prophetic letter, affirmed Ogyen Trinley Dorje as the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. On June 30, 1992, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama officially issued a letter of recognition, confirming Ogyen Trinley Dorje as the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. However, the 14th Shamar Rinpoche recognized Trinley Thaye Dorje as the 17th Karmapa. Shamar Rinpoche's followers consistently defamed and slandered Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje, Tai Situ Rinpoche, and Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. These accusations also falsely portrayed Tai Situ Rinpoche as a Chinese spy, restricting his freedom of movement in India and hindering his ability to travel abroad spreading the Dharma. Due to these disputes, the Indian government barred Rinpoche from e

Returning to Tibet In 2015, The  Chinese Communist Party (CCP)  took the initiative to show goodwill to the Karmapa, and they allowed the Karmapa's teachings to spread in China and Tibet. The communication between them went smoothly.   On June 26, 2017, on his birthday in the United States, Karmapa expressed his wish to visit Tibet.「I hope, therefore, that within the next two or three years, I can go to the Land of Snows and meet my parents in our homeland. I will try my best for this to happen.」  CCP proactively expressed goodwill towards the Karmapa, using the pretext of a beautiful vision of welcoming him back to his homeland, attempting to lure him back to China. They employed deceitful tactics, hiding their true intentions. However, contrary to their wishes, they resorted to extremely lowly and despicable means to destroy the Karmapa. In 2020, His Holiness Dalai Lama repeatedly stated during his teachings that within three to five years, he would return to Tibet and visit Wuta