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

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