【The Political Dimension of the False Karmapa Allegations: Latest Updates】
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...
