Lama Lodo Rinpoche from Kagyu Droden Kunchab Center visited and practiced at The Karmapa Center 16 to celebrate His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa’s Parinirvana Day November 5, 2019. Drupon Rinpoche, Lama Phuntsok, Lama Rabten and Lama Zopa all chanted together. Practitioners included two twin babies, our youngest students!
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Ven. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche’s passing
The Karmapa Center 16 is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche this morning. Our hearts go out to his students in KTD, KTC and disciples’ around the world.
During his life, Rinpoche fulfilled the wishes of His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa. In addition to all his wonderful qualities and activities Rinpoche was a generous supporter for the Karmapa Center 16. He came to bless the land and provided much encouragement. We honor his unwavering devotion to the Karma Kagyu lineage.
Happy New Year 2019!
Happy New Year!
DPR teaches at 2017 Parinirvana Day weekend celebration
The Karmapa Center 16 invites you to a weekend celebration of Parinirvana Day for His Holiness the 16th Karmapa. Space is limited, therefore tickets are REQUIRED even for free events.
Friday, November 3, 2017, 7:00 pm | Illinois Beach Resort Hotel
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche (DPR) teaching followed by tea & snacks
Saturday, November 4, 2017, 2:30 pm | The Karmapa Center 16, 41230 Kilbourne Road, Wadsworth, IL 60083
Public teaching by DPR followed by tea & snacks at The Karmapa Center 16
Sunday, November 5, 2017 | The Karmapa Center 16 in Wadsworth, IL
9:00 am – 12 noon | Extensive Guru Yoga practice for Parinirvana Day with DPR, Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche and Lamas in Tibetan
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | 16th Karmapa relic blessing and short liturgy in English
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email: office@karmapacenter16.org. We are all volunteers. We will happily answer you email as soon as we are able! Thank you for your patience.
Where can I stay?
KC16 has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate at The Illinois Beach Resort Hotel. Phone 847-625-7300 and reserve your room directly. Room reservation cut off is October 24, 2017 or until the block is full. A few rooms will be available one day prior and one day following the event.
The Friday evening event will be held at Illinois Beach Hotel.
Please note Saturday and Sunday events will be held at The Karmapa Center 16, 41230 Kilbourne Road, Wadsworth, IL 60083. The center is about a 15 – 20 minute drive from the hotel
Ven Tersay Thutop Tulku Rinpoche visited KC16
Venerable Tersay Thutop Tulku Rinpoche visited and blessed the stupa land on August 7, 2016.
Ven Master Hai Tao visited KC16
The Karmapa Center 16 was hosted Ven Master Haitao for a fire puja and life release ceremony July 22, 2016. 海濤法師弘法現場直播recorded the ceremony.
Parinirvana Day for His Holiness the 16th Karmapa with teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche – save the date!
KC16 is pleased to announce the program for His Holiness the 16th Karmapa’s Parinirvana November 3-5, 2017 (actual parinirvana day is November 5). The weekend includes teachings by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, relic blessings, and practice in Zion, IL and at the KC16 center in Wadsworth, IL.
Save the date! If you haven’t yet made a pilgrimage, this is the perfect time! If you have visited, this is an auspicious time to deepen your connection, receive teachings and blessings and practice with others on this special occasion.
Challenge Grant Met!
Great thanks to all the generous benefactors of The Karmapa Center 16!
We are pleased to announce that kind donors have meet our $200,000 challenge grant, and more! This brings us $400,000 closer to our Phase I fundraising goal of $985,000 for property purchase and fees associated with planning studies and operational costs. We are now 86% of the way there!
We have received a further extension of the final purchase date and are diligently moving forward with all necessary studies and planning with the appropriate agencies. So, if you haven’t yet had the opportunity to contribute to the land purchase, don’t worry: there is still time to get in on the “ground floor” of this project!
17th Karmapa Blesses Proposed Stupa Ground & Visits CTCA
We are pleased to share the news that His Holiness the 17th Karmapa stayed at the Karmapa Center 16 land during his 2015 tour of the U.S. on Sunday, May 3rd and Monday May 4th.
During his stay, he visited the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) and received a tour from Bill Kelly who showed the group the room where His Holiness the 16th Karmapa stayed. The space has been remodeled and is now a part of administrative offices. He was also able to meet Dr. Chris Stevenson whose father was a key supporter of His Holiness receiving care in Zion.
Monday, May 4th, HH blessed the proposed stupa ground and conducted a smoke puja with Rinpoches, Acharyas and Lamas in attendance. Wadsworth Mayor Glenn Ryback, Village Administrator, Moses Amidei, and several Village Trustees, CTCA staff, donors from near and far, local friends and family, volunteers and staff were present to celebrate the event.
The ceremony was held in the center of the proposed stupa site under a sun rainbow this glorious Monday. The land was lush and green with flowers blooming everywhere and birds singing in the pond and trees.