Karmapa to receive Kalachakra initiations in Washington, DC
The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje will be leaving today for the United States of America to receive Kalachakra initiations from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Speaking to phayul.com, Mr Karma Chugyalpa
A gift of ‘non-violence pledge’ to the Dalai Lama
Over 6,000 Tibetans and Tibet supporters flocked to the Verizon Centre in Washington, DC to wish His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 76th birthday, Wednesday. The day also being the first day of the Kalachakra teachings began
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 76th birthday celebrations
Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche and Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel arriving at Tsug-la Khang for the official function of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 76th birthday celebrations. The Kalon Tripa in the Kashag statement urged all Tibetans to engage in actions that will not breach the wishes of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and at the same time to work hard in preserving our traditional values. (Phayul photo/Norbu Wangyal)
Jiang Zemin dead – internet rife with ‘rumours’ (Updated)
The former Chinese leader who was at the helm of China for 12 years is reportedly dead or dying according to unconfirmed sources in China. Jiang Zemin, 84, handed over the reigns to Hu Jintao in 2003 and is expected to take an important role in next year’s change of leadership.