Merging with the Enlightened Mind of the 16th Karmapa

His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ranjung Rigpe Dorje, passed into parinirvāṇa on November 5th, near Chicago, in Zion, Illinois, USA. When Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche, who was His Holiness’ attendant for many years, returned to this holy place some years later, he made a vow to build a Parinirvāṇa Stūpa and create a place for pilgrimage, meditation, and to learn and study the Buddhist tradition in general, and the Karma Kagyü lineage in particular. After years of accumulating merit and the generous support of many kind donors, the commencement of the infrastructure is expected to begin in 2025.

Based on the design of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the appearance of the main hall is modeled after the place where Buddha Shakyamuni passed into parinirvāṇa, the Stūpa in Kushinagar, India.

In addition to a Parinirvāṇa Stūpa, a Thousand Buddha Wall, a library for studying the teachings of the buddhadharma, in particular the Karma Kagyü, a retreat center, and more, there will also be a space dedicated to Tsha Tsha offerings. Crafted from clay, mixed with the relics of a deceased, Tsha Tsha are like small stūpa and offered as a way of honoring and remembrance of a friend or relative.

Extraordinary Blessings of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa

The space for the Tsha Tsha will be located at the lower level of the Stūpa Temple, immediately beneath the Stūpa of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa. Placing a Tsha Tsha in this space supports those who have passed on to the next life by receiving the blessings of the lineage of the Karmapas, which is a very rare opportunity.

’Those represented by the Tsha Tsha as well as those who have a direct or indirect connection to the Karmapa lineage will continue to receive blessings throughout the year due to the twice daily pujas performed with the heart of devotion by the KC16 sangha (monastic community) under the guidance of Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche. Rinpoche will also be presiding over the practices and offerings to the community during the Qingming Festival, KC16’s Annual Parinirvana Anniversary of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa on November 5, along with other special Buddhist occasions such as Saga Dawa and Lhabab Düchen, all sources of great blessings.

How to make an offering?

By offering $2062 USD, one can reserve a space in the future columbarium for a Tsha Tsha.

1. Tsha Tsha with Commemorative Items
   
   Relatives and friends can provide the deceased’s most commemorative items, such as clothes, jewelry, photos, prayer beads, etc, to be enshrined in our center. The lamas of the Sangha will create a Tsha Tsha stupa and put it in place, together with the memorials of the deceased as a way of respect, commemoration, and source of blessings for the deceased.
2. Tsha Tsha with Relics
   
   No matter how long ago the deceased passed away, you can provide some relics of deceased relatives and friends, and deliver or ship them to Karmapa Center 16. The Tsha Tsha will be made by our lamas and permanently enshrined in the center.
3. Tsha Tsha RSVP — Connect now for later
   
   You may also reserve a place for a future Tsha Tsha, be it for a loved one or for yourself.

Details/Remarks

1. All donations will be used for the construction of the relic hall.
2. It is possible to pay in installments (multiple payments over a period of time).
3. Donations to Karmapa Center 16 are tax-deductible in the USA (US tax ID #47-2608572).
4. The list of names will be permanently stored in the relic hall and receive ongoing blessings.

We would like to share a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Karmapa Center 16’s auspicious Gawu Offering project. In the Vajrayana, there is an old tradition of putting various precious objects and blessings into a “Gawu” (a small protective locket). This auspicious locket offers protective power that comes from the Mahamudra and Dzogchen lineages.

Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche has collected nearly 100 sacred objects, over a number of years, from many great Mahamudra and Dzogchen masters and has made them into these limited-edition, protective Gawu. Wearing your Gawu day and night bestows the blessing from the centuries-old lineage, helping your body and mind to become peaceful, and helping you to overcome all suffering.

Full description of the sacred objects used in the Gawu (嘎屋聖物清單 in Chinese)

We hope you will be part of this project by purchasing an auspicious Gawu. Each Gawu is available for $185 USD. All proceeds benefit Karmapa Center 16’s Stupa Project.

About Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche

Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche was recognized and guided by the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ranjung Rigpe Dorje, and served as the General Secretary of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. Rinpoche has a low profile and humble character, adheres to the centuries-old Kagyü lineage, and shows the style of a practicing master in every aspect. He is one of the founding members of the Karmapa Center 16 in Zion, Illinois, United States, near the place where the 16th Karmapa passed into parinirvāṇa.

As long as the prayers of the Thousand Buddhas of this Bhadrakalpa (auspicious aeon) remain unfulfilled, the teachings of the Karmapas will remain uninterrupted.
— Prayer by His Holiness the 16^th Gyalwang Karmapa

As part of rebuilding Rumtek Monastery, also known as Dharma Chakra Centre, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ranjung Rigpe Dorje, enshrined a thousand Bhadrakalpa Buddha statues. To follow this lineage tradition, a thousand Bhadrakalpa Buddhas will be placed around the 16th Karmapa’s Parinirvāṇa Stupa at Karmapa Center 16. You can join in this precious opportunity and be part of establishing the presence of these statues in the hall of the Stupa Temple.

How to participate?

With a donation of $1,550 USD, you can sponsor one Bhadrakalpa Buddha Statue. Your donation not only helps in the construction of the main hall, it also contributes to the continuation and flourishing of the Karmapa’s spiritual legacy. The sponsored Bhadrakalpa Buddha statues will be permanently enshrined in the main hall with the Parinirvāṇa Stupa.

Details

It is possible to pay in installments. Donations to Karmapa Center 16 are tax-deductible in the USA (US tax ID #47-2608572).

Please fill out the registration form below. A zoom link to join KC16 and Acharya Lhakpa for Meditation for All on Sundays will be emailed after submitting the form. Thank you! Karmapa Khyenno!

If you have any questions, please send an email to: communications@karmapacenter16.org.

Guidelines for Online Participation

Here are a few guidelines that we ask you to please follow when you join us online.

• We encourage you to create a quiet place at home or wherever you are to meditate without interruptions. It is recommended that you clear your space from any objects that may cause unnecessary distractions and have a meditation cushion or seat that allows you to sit in a meditation posture, comfortable and relaxed.
• We would appreciate it if you could log in using your full name and keep your camera on. That supports the feeling of practicing together. If, because your connection is weak or for some other reason, you need to turn your camera off, that is, of course, totally fine. Also, if you need to get up for some reason, please switch your camera off to avoid distractions and switch it back on when you return to your seat.
• There is often a possibility to ask questions towards the end of our guided meditation. If you have any questions, please raise your digital hand on Zoom, and we will invite you to ask your question directly.

噶玛巴中心16很高兴地宣布将于 2023 年 11 月 5 日至 7 日举行法会和祈愿活动，以纪念第 16 世噶玛巴让炯日佩多杰涅槃 42 周年。

11 月 5 日星期日： 请通过 Zoom 与我们一起参加 第十六世噶玛巴的上师瑜伽法会。 法会将由居住在美国和加拿大的喇嘛和僧侣用藏语进行。因不备有现场观众席，我们邀请您通过 Zoom 参加这一特殊活动。 因不备有现场观众席， 我们邀请您通过 Zoom 参加这一特殊活动。 Zoom 链接将在临近日期时发送。

11 月 7 日星期二：在第十七世噶玛巴邬金钦列多杰的指导下，喇嘛和僧侣们将用藏语进行绿度母法会、大白伞盖佛母本尊修持和玛哈嘎拉护法神咒。 这些法会和祈愿活动是为噶玛巴中心16而举办，祈愿清除障碍，并圆满中心的各项利益众生的项目。 由于不备有现场观众席， 我们邀请您通过 Zoom 参加这一特殊活动。 Zoom 链接将在活动临近时发送。

愿我们所有人都尊崇大宝法王的深厚仁慈和智慧。

您的支持

衷心感谢您对噶玛巴中心16的持续支持，我们欢迎您供养第十六世噶玛巴周年纪念修持日。 请在此捐款

愿一切吉祥！

历史

1981年11月5日，第十六世噶玛巴在伊利诺伊州锡安市的美国国际诊所（现称美国癌症治疗中心）圆寂。 对于佛教修行者来说，像第十六世噶玛巴这样的老师的圆寂被称为涅槃,证悟或正觉，而圆寂的地点及其周围区域成为一个非常重要的地方，一个朝圣的地点。

有一次，释迦牟尼佛的弟子阿难问他：“你入涅槃以后，我们应该告诉弟子们什么呢？” 佛陀回答说：“阿难，虔诚的人应该去参观并怀着恭敬心瞻仰四个地方。 四个地方是什么呢？ “如来[超越一 [the one who has gone beyond all transitory phenomena] 切无常现象的人]在此诞生。” “如来在此证得正觉。” “如来在此启动法轮。” “如来在此涅槃，进入涅槃境界，无有任何执着！” 比丘、尼姑、有信仰的在家男女都应该参观这些地方……”（Digha Nikaya 16.5）

十六世噶玛巴的佛行事业就像释迦牟尼佛一样，他选择位于伟大的伊利诺伊州的锡安作为他一生中最重要的地方之一。 为了尊重大宝法王的选择，并在竹庆本乐仁波切和迪雅竹奔仁波切的指导下，KC16 在沃兹沃思（Wadsworth）购买了土地，距离第十六世噶玛巴圆寂的地方仅几英里。

我们的使命是纪念法王，建造一座代表法身的佛塔、一座纪念馆、禅堂、闭关中心以及第十七世噶玛巴法王的住所。 我们的愿望是让KC16成为朝圣者和后代了解佛教的地方，特别是第十六世噶玛巴的佛行事业和历代噶玛巴鼓舞人心的历史。

Dear friends of Karmapa Center 16,

Treasury of Knowledge and the Contemplative Resource Center (CRC) are extremely happy to extend an early invitation to you for a weekend retreat with our precious teacher to deepen your dharma practice.

Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will be teaching a weekend retreat titled Wise Compassion: Navigating Dark Times with a Courageous Heart Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22, 2023.

The retreat with Rinpoche will be held live in San Antonio, Texas, and simultaneously available worldwide via Zoom. The teachings will be simultaneously translated into Chinese and Spanish.

Join us as we immerse ourselves in the profound teachings on merging our compassion with deep wisdom that creates skillful action. Guided by the wisdom of Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, this weekend offers an opportunity for deepening our practice and sangha connections.

We have very limited spots available for the in-person program (and hotel rooms) and wanted to give you the first access to register. Please don’t wait.

Event Details:

Date: Friday evening, October 20 through Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2023

Location: Live in San Antonio, Texas, and via Zoom

Registration Fee: In-person $305 (includes a vegetarian lunch each day, value $60), Online $195

Hotel Discount: We have negotiated a steep discounted rate of $119/night (standard rates are$183/night)at our designated hotel, accessible once you register. We have limited rooms available, so please grab your hotel room once you register.

How to Register:

Secure your spot for the in-person or online experience.

Navigating Dark Times with a Courageous Heart with Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Once you register, you will receive your confirmation with hotel location and link with special room rates.

We look forward to sharing this time of wisdom and contemplation with you, whether in person or online.

Hope to see you in the course,
Karmapa Center 16

PS: Please feel free to reach out to CRC at tokhelp@crctexas.info if you have any questions or need assistance with your registration.