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

On May 31, 2025, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, composed a tribute honoring the upcoming 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This tribute was shared publicly on June 1. However, on that same day, Dakini Translations and Publications—the Facebook page of Adele Tomlin—published a harsh critique targeting the 17th Karmapa and the Karma Kagyu lineage for offering this early tribute. In her post, Tomlin accused the Karmapa of succumbing to “Gelug sectarian pressure” and participating in a “US-backed failed agenda.” Background Information: Adele Tomlin  is an English woman and translator who has long published English translations of Tibetan Buddhist teachings on her website, Dakini Translations and Publications, while also soliciting public donations. In recent years, she has focused on translating the teachings and activities of the 17th Karmapa. However, she is neither the Karmapa’s official translator nor authorized to represent him.  Her a...

In recent years, the Chinese government has intensified its control over religion, with Tibetan Buddhism facing unprecedented levels of suppression. From restricting religious activities and demolishing religious symbols to employing high-tech surveillance in religious sites and even engaging in transnational repression of dissidents, these actions reveal a broader effort to dominate religious beliefs and silence dissent. In this crackdown, one of Tibet’s spiritual leaders, the Karmapa, has become a victim of transnational repression, subjected to various forms of attack, including coercion to return to China, infiltration by spies, frivolous lawsuits, media manipulation, cyberattacks, and the online dissemination of false information. They enlisted Vikki Han Hui Xin from China, Jane Huang from Taiwan, and Wu Hang Yee from Hong Kong to smear and defame the Karmapa, fabricating evidence and concocting stories in an attempt to destroy his reputation. However, the facts have already been ...

On June 28, 2024, His Holiness the Dalai Lama successfully underwent knee surgery at a hospital in New York, USA, and the operation went smoothly. In the two months following the surgery, His Holiness began rehabilitation therapy and has now regained the ability to walk independently. Doctors estimate that it will take six months to a year for him to make a full recovery. On August 23, His Holiness left the United States to return to India, passing through Switzerland and staying for a few days. Local Tibetans and believers held a grand Long-Life Prayer Ceremony for His Holiness. On August 25, 2024, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Karmapa reunited in Switzerland. The deep relationship between His Holiness Dalai Lama and the Karmapa is like father and son. It is profoundly touching and gratifying. Karmapa shared on his official Facebook page on August 28 that he recently met with the 14th Dalai Lama in Zurich, Switzerland, His Holiness’s photo and statement. “Recently, when I had the...

The 39th Kagyu Monlam Chenmo The 39th Kagyu Monlam will be held from February 1 to 12th, 2025, in Bodh Gaya, India, and the annual event is a significant gathering in the Kagyu tradition, attracting followers from around the world.  The detailed schedule of activities and the presiding masters for the Kagyu Monlam has not yet been announced.  Based on the photos on the poster, the presiding master on the throne is His Holiness the 17th Karmapa. It will be of extraordinary significance if the Karmapa comes to the scene in person and presides over the 39th Kagyu Monlam, which means that the "Karmapa Incident" is expected to bring to a successful conclusion this year. The appearance of the Karmapa will strongly prove his innocence, reveal the baselessness of the slander against him, and strengthen the faith of many believers in him. 《Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act》 On June 21, 2024, three days before His Holiness Dalai Lama was going to the United States f...

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...