Who is the true 17th karmapa

Many students in the greater Kagyu community rejoiced on Thursday after hearing the news. The mind of the Karmapas is no different than the mind of all of the buddhas of the three times and ten directions, which of course is no different from our own mind.

I pray that we can come together as one unified family and that the lineage that began with [the 11th-century Buddhist master] Tilopa can continue to bring benefit for countless beings. Thank you for subscribing to Tricycle! As a nonprofit, we depend on readers like you to keep Buddhist teachings and practices widely available.

Subscribe now to read this article and get immediate access to everything else. The 14th Shamarpa, Mipham Chokyi Lodro was himself recognized by the 16th Karmapa in and officially enthroned in Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche passed from this life on 11 June The first Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa, was born in The first Dalai Lama, Gendun Drub, was born in The Karmapa leads the longest unbroken chain of reincarnated leaders among the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Besides, one key authority within the sect, the Sharmar Rinpoche, still insists that Trinley Thaye Dorje is the genuine article. Sharmar Rinpoche has spared no effort to promote Trinley Thaye Dorje, including meeting the Dalai Lama last August to end the dispute over the Karmapa title.

The attempt may well get a fresh fillip following Ogyen Trinley Dorje's recent troubles. Debate revives. Share Via. Get our Daily News Capsule Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter. Both the 15th and 17th Karmapas have now married. My role and activities as Karmapa will continue as before — with the single exception of conducting ordinations. As Karmapa, I will continue to protect and preserve our beloved lineage, and strengthen the monastic sangha through initiatives such as the new Karmapa Center of Education.

I have a strong feeling, deep within my heart, that my decision to marry will have a positive impact not only for me, but also for the lineage.

Following the wishes of my parents, and having had time to reflect, I deeply feel that I am being true to both myself and the lineage. Something beautiful, something beneficial will emerge, for all of us. The Buddhist way is to use karma for benevolence and benefit, regardless of the path we choose.

For those who follow the path of an ordained life, we must encourage and respect this.