分類彙整: His Holiness the 16th Karmapa

Guru Rinpoche Statue Consecration and Teaching

On Friday, July 24, 2026 Karmapa Center 16 will hold a traditional consecration ceremony for a life-sized bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche (the 8th century Indian master who brought Buddhism to Tibet), crafted by an artisan in Nepal, and newly installed in the middle of the pond located on the property. Renowned Buddhist teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead the ceremony on Friday, July 24, and offer a free public teaching on The Life and Teachings of Guru Rinpoche on Saturday, July 25. The events are free and open to the public, and will take place both onsite at the Center, and broadcast live online via Zoom.

Karmapa Center 16 was established near Zion, IL to commemorate His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the head of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. In addition to the statue, the Center will eventually include a temple with a large shrine room and meditation hall to house the Parinirvana Stupa (a reliquary monument for His Holiness), a library, classrooms, and other associated buildings. The site was chosen because Zion is where the Karmapa passed away at the Cancer Treatment Center of America on November 5, 1981. Karmapa Center 16 will be a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and is intended as a sacred space for everyone; dedicated to cultivating kindness, peace, understanding and compassion.

Considered by many to be a “living Buddha,” the 16th Karmapa was well-known for his great love for animals, especially birds of all kinds. Recent groundwork at the site included an expansion of the existing pond, which will offer a larger resting place for migrating birds such as the Canada Goose and several species of heron, while also providing water to prevent fire in case of emergencies. In keeping with the teachings and example of his predecessor, the current head of the Kagyu Lineage, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, regularly speaks about the importance of living and acting in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Therefore, the Center is grateful that this first phase of construction was completed successfully and contributed to the protection of the environment.

Board Advisor Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche recently said, “In my view, anything one can do to extend assistance and support is not only deeply appreciated but is also a powerful contribution toward ensuring that the precious Kagyu lineage and all of its teachings remain present in the world, that His Holiness’ presence may remain uninterrupted, and that the world may continue to experience happiness, well-being, and benefit. That support and the contributions will help this benefit spread throughout the world.”

We hope you can join us onsite, online, or in spirit, for these very special events.

Karmapa Khyenno!

Save the Dates

On Friday, July 24th — the 10th day of the 6th month of the Fire Horse Year, an auspicious day in the Tibetan calendar celebrating the birth of Guru Padmasambhava — Karmapa Center 16 will hold a special consecration ceremony of the Guru Rinpoche statue, followed by a teaching the next day.

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, regularly teaches about the importance of living and acting in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, was well-known for his great love for animals, especially birds of all kinds. We are therefore deeply grateful that the groundwork was successfully completed with the intention of making a meaningful contribution to the protection of the environment. The existing pond was expanded and deepened, and will continue to offer a resting place for migrating birds such as the Canada Goose and Heron, while also providing water to help prevent fire in case of emergencies. 

At the center of the pond now stands the beautifully crafted bronze statue of Guru Rinpoche, which was specially commissioned and made by an artisan in Nepal. 

We are deeply honored that Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will lead the consecration ceremony on Friday, July 24, followed by a profound teaching on Saturday, July 25.

We warmly invite everyone to join us — onsite or online — to mark this significant next step in the development of Karmapa Center 16, as we continue our work to build the temple that will be the home of the 16th Karmapa’s Parinirvana Stupa, Retreat Houses, and more.

July 24 Consecration Ceremony of Guru Rinpoche Statue

July 25 Teaching by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Registration info to come soon…stay tuned!

A Blessed 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary

This year marked the 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. We felt deeply honored to gather as a community—onsite and online—to practice together and draw inspiration from His Holiness’ life and teachings.

From our 2nd Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat (November 1-2) through the traditional pujas and prayers on November 5th, to the Amitabha practice on November 6th, these days offered us the opportunity to reconnect with the heart of the Karmapa lineage through practice.

The Gift of the Teachings

During the Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat, we received precious guidance from His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, His Eminence Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche, and Acharya Jampa.

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa reminded us of Rangjung Rigpe Dorje’s vast kindness—how through his enlightened activities, he supported the flourishing of the teachings across all traditions without distinction. His Holiness shared stories about the 16th Karmapa, helping us recognize his qualities and activities, so that devotion—the heart of guru yoga practice—can naturally arise.

The teachers emphasized that the Karma Kagyu, founded by the 1st Karmapa, Düsum Kyenpa, is the practice lineage. Practice is not only something we do on the cushion,we put it into action in everyday life. By doing so, we embody the enlightened activity of the Karmapa.

In the coming months, we hope to share reflections on the practice of Guru Yoga as taught during the retreat, offering support for your ongoing practice. You are warmly invited to join us for our monthly Guru Yoga practice on the first Saturday of every month. 

On November 5th

At Karmapa Center 16 in Zion, Illinois—near where His Holiness passed into parinirvāṇa, a sacred place filled with his blessings—we practiced traditional Tibetan pujas and prayers. 

Simultaneously, our sangha friends gathered at Namkha Ösal in Taichung, Taiwan, to practice Guru Yoga and make offerings together with our president, Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche. 

On November 6th

We concluded with Amitabha practice using the Namchö Dewachen sādhana, dedicating our practice to the aspiration for rebirth in the pure realm of Sukhāvatī and honoring loved ones, both those who have passed and those still with us.

Continue Practicing

The path illuminated by the 16th Karmapa continues through our practice. We warmly invite you to join us throughout the year:

Whether you’re near or far, your practice enlivens the heart of this lineage.

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The Parinirvāṇa Stūpa Project

The sacred work of building His Holiness the 16th Karmapa’s Parinirvāṇa Stūpa is moving forward, creating a place for pilgrimage, meditation, retreat, study, and refuge. This project advances through practice and the kind support of people like you.

All contributions, large or small, help bring this aspiration to fruition:
Support the Stūpa Project

With Gratitude

These days of practice were made possible through the dedication of many—teachers, translators, volunteers, and all who joined in practice. Thank you for being part of this community.

May all our practice in remembrance of Rangjung Rigpe Dorje’s compassion and enlightened activities benefit all beings.

Karmapa Khyenno!

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Changing Lives: The 16th Karmapa’s Visit to Hong Kong in 1980

In 1980, the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, ​​Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, embarked upon three international teaching tours throughout  North America, Europe, and East Asia, where he spent 10 days in Hong Kong. 

At that time, Tibetan Buddhism was unfamiliar to most people, yet wherever the Karmapa went, extraordinary auspicious connections and spiritual exchanges naturally arose.

The English book, DHARMA KING: The Life of the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa in Images, chronicles the 16th Karmapa’s life journey through photographs, clearly revealing that the sole purpose of his activities was to benefit all sentient beings.

The following excerpt recounts a story from the 16th Karmapa’s teachings in Hong Kong, which once again demonstrates the power of his blessings and his profound kindness.

The Story of a Loyal Dog

As the Karmapa was about to leave Hong Kong’s Myoho Temple, a small dog suddenly began wailing inconsolably, even shedding real tears. The dog had first appeared at the monastery that very morning, upon the Karmapa’s arrival. From that moment on, it followed His Holiness everywhere, even waiting faithfully outside the temple during the luncheon. The dog demonstrated such devotion that the monastery monks assumed it was one of the Karmapa’s own dogs.

After the Karmapa departed, the dog continued to visit the temple, often placing its paws together in prayer before the abbot’s seat. Ultimately, the abbot permitted it to stay, and it lived out its days peacefully within the monastery—one of many beings whose fate was altered by the Karmapa’s brief stay.

Mahayana and Vajrayana: Journeying Together, Hand in Hand

When the 16th Karmapa first visited Hong Kong in 1980, Tibetan (Vajrayana) Buddhism was still novel and unfamiliar to the local community. Yet, an extraordinary connection immediately formed between His Holiness and the late Venerable Master Chokguang, then Chairman of the Hong Kong Buddhist Association, and who is still deeply revered today.

Master Chokgu described the moment when the Karmapa took his hand and announced he would confer an empowerment at the opening ceremony of Master Chokgu’s new center in a few days as “truly unbelievable.” The ceremony had been planned for months, and the Karmapa happened to be in Hong Kong for the center’s opening day. The empowerment was thus arranged on short notice to take place after the luncheon that day.

Despite no prior publicity, thousands flocked to the venue seeking the “Red Avalokiteshvara Empowerment” from the 16th Karmapa, prompting Hong Kong police to maintain order.

Thus began the Mahayana and Vajrayana journey for many lucky people.

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Honoring the 10th Anniversary of Nalandabodhi’s Tara Drupchen

This practice-intensive is preceded by a traditional lung transmission offered by Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche, followed by an opening teaching from Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

Karmapa Center 16 is delighted to share that our friends at Nalandabodhi will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their annual Tara Drupchen, a special practice-intensive gathering, taking place September 18–21, 2025, both onsite at Nalanda West in Seattle and online. This year’s Drupchen is particularly historic, as it is the first time in the West that practitioners will engage in The Ritual of the Five-Deity Tara and Tara Mandala—a compilation offered by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

The Tara Drupchen is guided by Nalandabodhi’s founder and Karmapa Center 16’s Advisor, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, together with Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche, President of Karmapa Center 16, who will also play a significant role in this year’s event.

  • Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche will offer the Tibetan lung (reading transmission) for The Ritual of the Five-Deity Tara and Tara Mandala, ensuring practitioners receive the blessings of the lineage and are fully connected to this profound practice.
  • Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will offer an opening teaching, illuminating Tara’s liberating activity and the compassionate essence of this practice for our times. 
  • Acharya Lhakpa Tshering will help with the preparations and also join this practice-intensive retreat at Nalanda West.

The Drupchen also features the liturgy The Heart of the Two Accumulations: A Mandala Ritual from the Mind-Terma, Profound Drop of Tara, continuing the tradition of practice that has sustained many through these ten years. Participants will be able to join onsite, with their local sanghas, or online, ensuring the blessings reach far.

This 10th anniversary not only celebrates a decade of community practice but also deepens our connection with the activity of Tara, whose swift compassion has always been supported by the Kagyü lineage and the blessings of the Karmapas. From the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, who upheld the living heart of the lineage, to His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, who has carefully prepared this Tara ritual, the continuity of blessings is evident in this historic occasion.

For more details, registration, and prayer request forms, please visit Nalandabodhi’s website. 

May the merit of this anniversary Tara Drupchen bring peace, healing, and the swift removal of obstacles for all beings.

Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Svāhā

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Amitabha Teaching with Acharya Lhakpa Tshering

You are warmly invited to join for a special teaching by Acharya Lhakpa Tshering, Karmapa Center 16’s resident teacher, on the profound practice of Amitabha, ahead of the 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. Amitabha practice is especially relevant for our time:

  • We have the opportunity to act for the benefit of ourselves and others, making our human life meaningful and fruitful.
  • Amitabha teaches that genuine aspiration toward Sukhāvatī, combined with focused mind and positive deeds, creates the path for rebirth there. One way of thinking about this is simply as the next moment—supporting both our own well-being and that of the global community day by day.
  • To open this path, we need to sincerely aspire to be born in Dewachen, cultivate virtuous actions, and dedicate the merit of these actions for the benefit of all beings.

We feel honored that Acharya Lhakpa Tshering kindly accepted our invitation to teach on the practice of Amitabha, and hope you will join us on October 26, from 10:30 to 11:30 am Central Time (Chicago, USA). This will replace our usual Sunday Meditation for All session. 

Registration is free. You are welcome to offer a teaching gift or donation in support of the Stupa Project.

Commemorating the Parinirvana Anniversary

This special teaching is offered as part of this year’s 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa. For the first time, we will practice the Namchö Dewachen sādhana—“The Recitation Manual for the Sādhana of Sukhāvatī from the Profound Cycle of the Whispered Lineage of the Heart-Treasure of the Namchö.” 

Through our collective aspiration, offerings, and chanting, we commemorate the Parinirvana by actively supporting our own practice, dedicating merit for loved ones who have passed, and extending benefit to the wider world. 

We warmly invite you to join us in this year’s Parinirvāṇa Anniversary practices online (via Zoom) or onsite at KC16, on November 5 and 6.

Join 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary

16th Gyalwang Karmapa’s Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat

In honor of the 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary we will also host our second 16th Gyalwang Karmapa Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat on November 1 and 2. This will be held online and onsite in Hong Kong with special teachings by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, His Eminence the 12th Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, and Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche. 

We hope you will be joining us to learn more about the inspiring life and teachings of the 16th Karmapa and instructions on elegantly concise and profound Guru Yoga Sadhana, “Rainfall of Nectar,”  composed by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. Please note that this is a separate registration. 

Join Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat

We hope you will be joining us for our various activities on the occasion of the 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, including this special teaching on Amitabha Practice. 

May we all be inspired by life and teachings of His Holiness and bring the same compassion and enlightened activities into our lives for the benefit of the world. 

Karmapa Khyenno!

44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa

Karmapa Center 16 commemorates His Holiness the 16th Karmapa’s parinirvāṇa every year on November 5, the day of his passing at AIC, now called City of Hope Cancer Treatment Center, in Zion, Illinois. In addition to this full day of traditional pujas and practices in Tibetan, we will hold our second 16th Gyalwang Karmapa Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat on the weekend of November 1 and 2, and practice Amitabha on November 6. 

Amitabha Practice on November 6th, 2025

On November 6, as part of this year’s 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, we will practice the Namchö Dewachen sādhana—“The Recitation Manual for the Sādhana of Sukhāvatī from the Profound Cycle of the Whispered Lineage of the Heart-Treasure of the Namchö.” This Amitabha practice is especially relevant for our time because:

  • We have the opportunity to act for the benefit of ourselves and others, making our human life meaningful and fruitful.
  • Amitabha teaches that genuine aspiration toward Sukhāvatī or Dewachen, combined with focused mind and positive deeds, creates the path for rebirth there. One way of thinking about rebirth is simply as the next moment—supporting both our own well-being and that of the global community day by day.
  • To open this path, we need to sincerely aspire to be born in Dewachen or Sukhāvatī, cultivate virtuous actions, and dedicate the merit of these actions for the benefit of all beings.

Making Offerings
Part of this practice includes making offerings and dedicating our practice for loved ones who have recently passed. The prayers and recitations will be chanted in Tibetan. The names of deceased loved ones will be screenshared. 

You are warmly invited to join this practice onsite or online–participating through meditation and reciting Amitabha’s mantra–by registering for our 44th Parinirvana Anniversary. You can make a dedicated Amitabha offering during registration by selecting “In honor/memory of.”

16th Gyalwang Karmapa Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat 2025

In honor of the 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary, we will also host our second 16th Gyalwang Karmapa Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat on November 1 and 2. This will be held online and onsite in Hong Kong with special teachings by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, His Eminence the 12th Goshir Gyaltsab Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, and Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche. 

We hope you will join us to learn more about the inspiring life and teachings of the 16th Karmapa and to receive instructions on elegantly concise and profound Guru Yoga Sadhana, “Rainfall of Nectar,” composed by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje.

  • Teachings will be in Tibetan or English with translation into Mandarin, Cantonese, and English (when teachings are in Tibetan). Practice sessions will be in Chinese.
  • Recordings will be made available on November 12 to all registrants. You will receive information on how to access the recordings via email.  
  • A Zoom link and more practical information for joining live (online or onsite) will be shared after registration. 

Please note that the registration for this Guru Yoga Teaching and our Parinirvāṇa Anniversary on November 5 and 6 are separate. 

Join Guru Yoga Teaching Retreat

We hope you will join us for our various activities on the occasion of the 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. May we all be inspired by life and teachings of His Holiness and bring the same compassion and enlightened activities into our lives for the benefit of the world. 

SCHEDULE

44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary at Karmapa Center 16 and online

All times are shown in the local time zone, Central Standard Time (Chicago). Please note: Daylight Saving Time ends on November 2, 2025.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time (UTC -6)*Practice
8:30 – 09:30 amGreen Tara Practice
9:30–10:00 amTea Break
10:00–12:00 pmGuru Yoga Practice: Session 1
12:00–2:30 pmLunch Break
2:30–3:30 pmMahakala Practice
3:30–4:00 pmTea Break
4:00–6:00 pmGuru Yoga Practice: Session 2
6:00 pmDinner
*Schedule for KC16 pujas onsite in Wadsworth, IL, USA on November 5, 2025
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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Time (UTC -6)*Practice
8:30–9:00 amGreen Tara Practice
9:00–09:30 amTea Break
09:30–12:00 pmAmitabha Practice
12:00 pmLunch
*Schedule for KC16 pujas onsite in Wadsworth, IL, USA on November 5, 2025
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Registration

Please register for our 44th Parinirvāṇa Anniversary on November 5 and Amitabha practice on November 6 below. After making an offering (of any amount), a resource page with Zoom links and participation information will be automatically emailed to you. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder. 

Thank you for being part of this year’s Parinirvāṇa Anniversary. We look forward to practicing with you. 

For the World: Our First Shared Kora and Guru Yoga in Kathmandu

During the month of July, over 108 practitioners from around the world joined together for Karmapa Center 16’s first shared walk or “kora” (circumambulation) practice at the Boudha Stūpa (Jarung Kashor) in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Preparing for Our Walks

Before our practice began, Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche kindly shared some personal reflections on pilgrimage. Through the generosity of several organizations, we prepared a small bag with practical items to support participants on their walks around the Stūpa. Each bag also included a calligraphy card by the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, as well as caring instructions for kora practice from Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

The Experience of Walking Around the Boudha Stūpa

Some participants began their walks in the quiet hours before dawn, while others came during the day or evening, joining the continuous stream of devoted Dharma practitioners walking around the Stūpa. In just a few days—or slowly, over the span of several weeks—everyone completed at least 108 circumambulations around this sacred place.

The practice was deeply felt by everyone. One participant shared the following heartfelt words:

“Since I could feel this practice was for the benefit of all living beings,
Every step became charged with mindfulness.
While we are circumambulating the Stūpa in this way,
I felt our aspirations could reverse the wheel of karma.
Slowly removing all obstacles,
Alleviating disasters,
Big things become small,
Small things become nothing.
So, when feeling tired
I encouraged myself to continue.
Circumambulating as much as I could.
Since the more I walk,
The more sentient beings could benefit.”

Many described feeling the gaze of the Buddha above them, and spoke about the inspiration and support they found through this shared practice. The experience of walking kora held an extra layer of significance for many, as this period also coincided with the Parinirvana Anniversary of Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche—a direct student of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa and a great Kagyü master. This alignment further deepened our practice and strengthened our resolve to walk in their footsteps, inspired by their lives and teachings. 

It was heartwarming to hear their stories and how they felt joining the kora practice during this time was a real support on their spiritual path and encouragement to continue practicing the Dharma after returning home. 

16th Karmapa’s Guru Yoga and Tshok Offering

During this month of July, On July 6, 2025, Karmapa Center 16 organized its first Guru Yoga practice and Tshok offering at the sacred Boudha Stupa (Jarung Kashor) in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the kind support of our friends at Dilyak Monastery—located near the Stupa and the residence of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa during his pilgrimages and teachings in Nepal.

A large tent was set up with a thangka of His Holiness at the center of a beautiful mandala. Under the gaze of the Buddha’s eyes from the Stupa, everyone—onsite and online—came together to practice the 16th Karmapa’s Guru Yoga, Rainfall of Nectar, with heartfelt devotion. We chanted the mantra together, invoking the blessings of the guru for our path and awaken the enlightened qualities from within—Karmapa Khyenno!

Soon after completing the practice and tshok offering, a heavy rain began to fall, as if blessing the gathering.

Walking the Path of Freedom for the Benefit of All

We extend our deep gratitude to all who participated and all who supported our kora and guru yoga practice in countless ways. The funds raised, and the merit generated through our collective effort, will help advance our ongoing Stūpa Project, and we hope it may inspire many more to walk the path of freedom, for the benefit of all.

Karmapa Khyenno!

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Traditional Pujas and Vase Ceremony Ahead of Onsite Groundwork

From April 11 till April 19, special pujas (meditation practice with melodic chants and instruments) will be held at Karmapa Center 16 in preparation for the onsite groundwork that will begin later this spring. This is a significant step forward in our three-phased project and will literally create the foundations for the Parinirvāṇa Stupa Temple, a residence for His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, and two retreat houses. 

The pujas are intended to remove any obstacles, create the most auspicious conditions for the engineers, all workers, and volunteers to start our work together, and to promote environmental harmony. You are warmly invited to join our practices onsite or online, and make offerings in support of the lamas, practices, and the second phase of our Stupa Project. A link will be sent after an offering of any amount.

Schedule

Friday April 11 to Thursday, April 17

time (Central Time, UTC-6)puja
9:00–10:00 AMཟབ་ཏིག་སྒྲོལ་མ། Green Tara
10:30–12:00 PMམགོན་པོའི་བསྐང་གསོལ། Mahakala Practice 1
2:00–3:30 PMམགོན་པོའི་བསྐང་གསོལ། Mahakala Practice 2
4:00 – 5:30 PMམགོན་པོའི་བསྐང་གསོལ། Mahakala Practice 3
Schedule for KC16 pujas onsite in Wadsworth, IL, USA from April 11 to April 17, 2025
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Saturday, April 19th, 2025

time (US Central Time, UTC-6)puja
10:00–12:00 PMལོ་ནག་བཅོས་བུམ། Vase Ceremony
Schedule for KC16 ceremony onsite in Wadsworth, IL, USA on April 19, 2025
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Be Inspired by the Lineage of the Karmapas

We feel very fortunate to take this next step as part of creating a place for pilgrimage, study, and practice of the Dharma, the Kagyü, and especially the lineage of the Karmapas. In particular, to commemorate and be inspired by the life and teachings of His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. May all be auspicious! 

Karmapa Khyenno!

16th Karmapa’s Guru Yoga Practice: Every First Saturday of the Month

To find happiness and support on the path to full awakening for the benefit of the world, we need to rely on spiritual friends. The practice of guru yoga is, therefore, a profound method to connect with the heart of our teacher and lineage of dharma masters, to receive blessings and help us move away from negative qualities, and cultivate positive qualities in terms of body, speech, and mind.

Rainfall of Nectar

The Guru Yoga Sadhana, “Rainfall of Nectar,”  composed by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, is elegantly concise and contains the essential pith instructions of the Vajrayana tradition. 

Every First Saturday of the Month

Every first Saturday of the month, we will offer an opportunity to practice His Holiness the 16th Karmapa’s Guru Yoga together. Regardless of whether you are familiar with the practice and who you consider to be your personal teacher, this practice allows us to connect with the enlightened qualities of the Buddha and, in a way, truly become the activity of the Karmapa, embodying the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion. 

  • What: 16th Gyalwang Karmapa’s Guru Yoga Sadhana
  • When: First Saturday of the Month, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Central Time (Chicago, USA)
  • Where: Online on Zoom and Onsite at KC16. (Liturgies will be screenshared)

Registration, Offerings & Donations

Making an offering or donation is optional and is not required to register for our monthly 16th Gyalwang Karmapa’s Guru Yoga Practice. You can join for free by selecting a ‘free ticket’. If you would like to make a donation to support the stupa project or make an offering to our teachers and resident monastics, please choose an option below.

Fulfilling Our Aspirations

After selecting a ‘free ticket’ or making an offering below, the Zoom link and other practical information will be delivered in a confirmation email. 

We warmly invite you to join us and together fulfill all aspirations for ourselves and others through our devotion and virtuous activities. 

Karmapa Khyenno!