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Namo Buddhaya, Namo Dharmaya, Namo Sanghaya Karmapa International Buddhist Institute celebrated the 2568th Vesak day (also known as Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima) – the Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, full awakening, and passing into parinirvana of our historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Moreover, this auspicious day marked the 10th return of the day when Kunzig Shamar…

Today marks the 41st birthday of the great bodhisattva, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje. At Karmapa International Buddhist Institute,  we began this auspicious morning with a mandala offering, smoke puja, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje Guru yoga and longevity aspiration prayers. After a short break, we lit…

During this past week of our Karmapa Public Course at KIBI, New Delhi, we gained thorough knowledge from His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje, His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Ven. Khenpo Lobsang, and Ven. Lama Jampa Thaye. Today, we concluded the course in an atmosphere brimming with joy and blessing. On this final…

Karmapa International Buddhist Institute is a hub for studying Buddhist philosophy as well as for learning about ancient Tibetan Buddhism, which is most precious for all of us. Therefore, we are hosting two big course per year, which are the Karmapa Public Course in March and the Public Meditation Course in December. Thus, on the…

“Wishing everyone abundant prosperity and joy on the advent of the 17th Rabjung in the Wood-Dragon Year! The tree bowing ’neath its bounteous fruits of quintessential nectar, a refined essence, trickling. Humankind savouring a life serene, vying with a glorious royal realm. Kindness and compassion, akin to the resounding roar of the dragon, a single…

For the schedule and information about teachings for the Public Course 2024, see the course page. This weekend is the opening registration date for the Karmapa Public Course. To subscribe to our newsletter at kibi-edu.org, please click this link. In this way, you will receive the letter of invitation for the courses as well as…

KIBI’s Public Meditation Course has been brought to conclusion with the recitation of vast aspiration prayers and many good wishes for all sentient beings. This year, many first-time PMC participants as well as an equally large number of regular participants gathered in KIBI’s main shrine, where our teacher His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje,…

This morning, Ven. Drubpon Nyigyam Rinpoche granted Sojong vows to the participants of the Public Meditation Course. Ven. Rinpoche then went on to explain about the importance of Sojong, as well as about the conduct we should apply, i.e., what we should and should not do while upholding Sojong. At 9:00 am, Ven Khenpo Tsering…

“Just breathe. And in case you feel that you can’t breathe, and things seem to be dimming, know this to be the very sign that you are in fact breathing – breathing beyond this pair of lungs, breathing in the form of living and dying.” ~ His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje ~…

We were delighted to receive the auspicious joint Statement Regarding the Reincarnation of His Holiness the 15th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, which is very precious for Tibetan Buddhism in general and especially for the Karma Kamtsang lineage. Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje and Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje herein shared their intent to unitedly recognize His Holiness…

On November 28th 1979, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Khyabdag Rigpe Dorje laid the ground for the construction of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute, southeast of New Delhi, in a ceremony attended by the President as well as the Prime Minister of India. The institute was envisioned as a centre for study, meditation, and…

Lhabab Duchen is the anniversary of the day when Buddha descended from the God Realm of the Thirty-three, where he had taught his mother the Dharma. After three months away, the Buddha’s return was a joyous occasion for countless disciples. Lhabab Duchen is a Tibetan word, literally meaning “the great occasion of divine descent.” It…

Public Meditation Course 2023/24 from December 24th to January 2nd It is our pleasure to invite you once again for the PMC 2023/24 at KIBI. If you have not yet registered for the newsletter since the 3-year break, please do so immediately. Because the invitation letter with the LINK for registration will be sent out…

A glimpse into the prayers on the occasion of the 1st Mahaparinirvana Anniversary of Mahapandita Yongzin Prof. Sempa Dorje at KIBI, New Delhi: That day one year ago when we lost Prof. Sempa Dorje, the authentic scholar of Buddhism who served the communities until his very leave from this earth, was a very sad day…

Language is one of the most important parts of any culture.  It is the way by which people communicate with one another, build relationships, and create a sense of community.  There are roughly 7000 spoken languages in the world today, and each is unique in a number of ways. Having been created for the sole…

The First Karmapa Düsum Khyenpa (1110-1193), who was one of the main disciples of Je Gampopa, founded the lineage of the Kagyu School. Ever since, the lineage has remained strong and successful mainly due to the presence of an unbroken reincarnation line of the founder, the successive Karmapas. All Karmapa incarnations made vast contributions to…

Buddha Purnima is among the most important festivals in the country, especially for the followers of Buddhism. It marks the thrice-blessed day of the Birth, Enlightenment & Mahaparinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha. This year Buddha Purnima is celebrated globally on 5th May 2023, coinciding with a partial eclipse of the moon. At sunrise, the Bhikkus took…

On the 28th of the December 2022, one of the lights of the planet and representative of the Buddha left our planet: His Eminence Luding Khenchen Rinpoche, the 75th throne holder of Ngor Ewam Choden and head of the Ngor sub-sect of the Sakya School, entered into the deep meditation of Dharmadhatu. On behalf of all the…

“We must keep non-violence as our goal.” (His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje) The purpose of holding Mönlam gatherings such as the Kagyu Mönlam is to bring peace to the world and to increase happiness and wisdom for everyone. Commonly translated as “aspiration prayer”, Mönlam literally means “wish-path”. All beings have their…

It is a great pleasure for us to invite you back to the Karmapa Public Course in March after a long break. The course will be streamed. Please see this page for the schedule and details of how to access the streaming. We kindly ask everyone to sign up for the newsletter on our website!…

We are very happy to announce that our first Karmapa Public Course after the break will take place from 3rd – 10th of March 2023. The course will be streamed. Please see this page for the schedule and details of how to access the streaming. We kindly ask everyone to sign up for the newsletter…

After the cremation of Mahapandita Yongzin Prof. Sempa Dorje’s kudung, the puja continued for another eight days. The very next day we carried on with the Gyalwa Gyatso (Red Avalokiteshvara) puja, along with one thousand tsok and butter lamp offerings. Having concluded this part, the final week was dedicated to the Kunrig (Vairochana) puja entitled…

After weeks of daily rituals and prayers, the last rites for one of the greatest Bodhisattvas of the 21st century, Mahapandita Yongzin Prof. Sempa Dorje, took place on 18th of August 2022 (the 22nd day of the 6th lunar month) at the Crematorium Katwaria Sarai. The cremation ceremony with jinsek was led by His Holiness…

“The Water-Tiger year is accomplished through the fortune of the two accumulations. This ever-moving existence, the flower of the four elements Being transformed by time: mounting into the Male-Water-Tiger – May auspiciousness be with you in this newly blossomed year!” On behalf of the office of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute, we wish you all a…

It is with deep regret that we have to share the news that KIBI courses have to be cancelled due to the remaining threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. We do hope for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you again to KIBI as soon as possible.

This year, things are all a bit different. After more than ten years, 2020 the Karmapa Public Course had to be canceled in an attempt to do our share in stopping the corona virus from spreading. Nevertheless, now the largest part of our global community is affected in one way or another, and we all…

In 1975, the United Nations officially recognized International Women’s Day, and, in 1996, began to adopt an annual theme for every year. The first theme was “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future.” This year’s theme #EachforEqual is meant to be a shared goal throughout 2020. During the International Women Day, KIBI sanghas have been…