The Law of Cause and Effect | the Supernatural Powers of the Karmapa
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