Letters, News and Statements
Thursday 02. of September 2010
Clarification about Tantra and Lama Ole
Recently, I had received a lot of information about Lama Ole claiming he has been teaching his students about sex as a Tantric practice. According to this information, I made an announcement on my website about this topic in ...
Tuesday 10. of August 2010
Official announcement from Shamar Rinpoche
Rinpoche does not want the title “His Holiness” OR “His Eminence” applied to him.
Wednesday 04. of August 2010
Shamar Rinpoché speaks about Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoché’s divination - 1973
Trungpa Rinpoché sent me this eight-point prediction letter in 1973...
Tuesday 06. of July 2010
An Answer to a Question Raised about Bodhi Path
Why the Bodhi Path Centers I organized are not Vajrayana?
Monday 17. of May 2010
May 16, 2010 - A week of teachings in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, France.
May 16, 2010 - Shamar Rinpoché has wrapped up a week of teachings in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, the Gyalwa Karmapa’s European Seat in Dordogne, France. During the first four days, Rinpoché gave teachings on Buddhist philosophy to a large...
Thursday 15. of October 2009
Shamar Rinpoche gives Chenrezig Empowerment and meditation teachings at Bodhi Path Chicago
Teachings on Meditation and Chenrezig Empowerment
Wednesday 14. of October 2009
Teachings at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge, USA
Shamar Rinpoche gives annual teachings on Lojong and Bodhisattva vow at Bodhi Path Natural Bridge, USA
Sunday 21. of June 2009
How to find the right meditation teacher
Many students in the Bodhi Path Buddhist Centers have asked me to explain how to find a good meditation teacher
Wednesday 27. of May 2009
Shamar Rinpoche teaches Lojong
Shamar Rinpoche teaches Lojong, "The 7 Points of Mind Training," Renchen-Ulm, Germany (29 May - 1 June, 2009).
Wednesday 27. of May 2009
Bodhi Path annual meeting
Shamar Rinpoche in Virginia and Bodhi Path annual meeting (September 25-28, 2009).
Friday 26. of September 2008
Teaching in Virginia, USA
Shamar Rimpoche Teaching in Virginia, USA, on the subject of Lodjong. Sept 26-29 2008
Friday 09. of May 2008
Teaching in Renchen-Ulm
Shamar Rimpoche Teaching in Renchen-Ulm, Germany, on the subject of Lodjong. May 9th to 12th 2008
Tuesday 01. of April 2008
April - May 2008, Shamar Rimpoche activities
Program:
April 2-11: Program in Hong Kong Mahayanasutra-lamkara This series of lectures (7th - 11th April) describes the path of Vajrayana practice and its essential meaning. ...
Thursday 01. of November 2007
The new Primary School of the Tilopa Institute
In Northern India, about 30 kilometres from Dharamsala, in the lush foothills of the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, close to the place where the Mahasiddha Tilopa realized Mahamudra, a...
Wednesday 10. of October 2007
November 2007: Kagyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya
Nov. 10-14, 2007: Kagyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya with Gyalwa Karmapa and Shamar Rimpoche
Friday 31. of August 2007
August 2007, Shamar Rimpoche in Europe
Program:
July 18th, 19th: Program in Valderoure, France. Dordje Sempa empowerment, bodhisattva vows and Amitabha empowerment. www.institut-karmapa.net
July 21st, 22nd:...
Friday 03. of August 2007
August 2007. Summer Course. Renchen-Ulm, Germany
Dear Friends,
We are happy to offer you the possibility to register now for the summer course 2007 of Kunzig Shamar Rimpoche.
The course will...
Sunday 08. of April 2007
April, 2007 teaching program in California
On 8 April, 2007, Shamar Rimpoche concluded the three day program in Northern California.
During the first two days, The Four Stages of Mahamudra Meditation by Kunchen...
Monday 19. of March 2007
January, 2007 Shamar Rimpoche met Orgyen Trinley Rinpoche
Since I posted my letter dated January 25, 2007, some questions have been forwarded to our website, requiring more explanations. In order to provide a clear explanation to all, I have revised the letter as follows.
Saturday 27. of January 2007
January, 2007 Shamar Rimpoche in Hong Kong
Continuation of lectures on Mahayanasutra-lankara-tika.
This series of lectures describes the path of Vajrayana practice and its essential meaning.
Jan 27,...
Friday 06. of October 2006
October, 2006 Shamar Rimpoche visited the Bodhi Path Center in Hong Kong
During his recent visit to Hong Kong, Shamar Rimpoche transmitted the commentary titled “The King of Aspiration Prayers, the Aspiration for Noble Conduct.”
This commentary,...
Sunday 01. of October 2006
Shamar Rimpoche recognized a child as the reincarnation of one bodhisattva among the 21 abbots of Yangpachen
A myth until now about reincarnation and recognition in Buddhism has taken place during this very century. A Tibetan Ngagpa, Lama Tsering Ngodup, married an American woman, Andrea...
Friday 15. of September 2006
Teachings and empowerment in Geneva Switzerland September 2006
Shamar Rimpoche arrived on Friday morning, September 15, at Geneva airport, where Venerable Lama Mönlam Gyatso and devotees welcomed him. He was accompanied to one of the centers nearby...
Tuesday 08. of August 2006
Shamar Rimpoche visits Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in August 2006
The Four Foundations of Vigilance
Sunday 02. of July 2006
Teaching at the Bodhi Path Center in Renchen Ulm (Near Strasbourg)
First series of teachings by Shamar Rimpoche at the Bodhi Path Center, Renchen Ulm.
History of the house: Shamar Rimpoche told me to look for a suitable house near Strasbourg, on...
Friday 17. of February 2006
Public Talks & Retreat Opportunities with Shamar Rimpoche
From February 17 through February 22, 2006, Shamar Rimpoche gave a series of teachings on meditation practice at Stanford University and nearby at the Menlo Park...
Saturday 21. of May 2005
Visit of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, May 2005
First day, May 21
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Shamar Rimpoche began the current series of teachings on the Indian master Vimalamitra's classic text on stages of meditation...
Thursday 12. of May 2005
Karma Guen, Spain, May 12 2005
Shamar Rimpoche, on May 12 gave White Tara Empowerment to about 800 persons.
Wednesday 11. of May 2005
Two photos which shows the lineage and Rumtek Monastery
from the book : "Karmapa: The Black Hat Lama of Tibet" (ISBN-0718901878 )
Friday 18. of March 2005
Series of programs in Hong Kong, March 2005
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Shamarpa Rinpoche's activities in Hong Kong includes
This series of Mahayanasutralankara lectures (18/3 - 23/3), this is a...
Friday 10. of December 2004
Kagyu Monlam with Gyalwa Karmapa and Shamar Rimpoche in Bodh Gaya, India
December 10 - 15, 2004
Sunday 05. of December 2004
Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies (KIBS)
5th December 2004 marked a memorable and significant day for the Kagyu Institute for Buddhist Studies - the day of its grand inauguration and opening.
Shamar Rimpoche, His Eminence Kyabje Trulshig ...
Thursday 04. of November 2004
Activities of Shamar Rimpoche during year 2004
Recent activities of Shamar Rimpoche
Year 2004
Thursday 04. of November 2004
World Buddhist Summit event in Nepal
Rinpoche has participated in the World Buddhist Summit event hosted by the King of Nepal (Nov. 2004)
Monday 01. of December 2003
Vidyadhara Ceremony of the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje with Shamar Rimpoche
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On Monday, December 1, 2003, the Vidyadhara ceremony of the 17th Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, took place in the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in New...
Friday 14. of November 2003
Kagyü Ngag Dzö transmissions by Shamar Rimpoche
From November 14th to 30th, Shamar Rimpoche gave the Kagyu Ngag Dzo transmission to Gyalwa Karmapa and many Rinpoches in the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in New-Delhi (India).
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Thursday 15. of August 2002
Visit of Sharmar Rinpoche in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling ( August, 2002)
Sharmar Rimpoche came in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling when the Gyalwa Karmapa was present (15 -17 of august).
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He took part to the ritual of "consecration of the land" ...
Monday 27. of May 2002
Brief visit of Sharmar Rinpoche ( May 27th, 2002)
Sharmar Rinpoche arrived in Kundrol Ling on Monday 27th May at 3.30 pm. He came to ensure that the preparations for Gyalwa Karmapa's entry into retreat went smoothly, and he was...
Sunday 05. of May 2002
Visit of Sharmar Rinpoche in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling ( May, 2002)
Sharmar Rinpoche came in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling on May, 2002. He gave a teaching on Samayas and granted 2 empowerments, Tchenrezi and green Tara.
Friday 01. of March 2002
Visit of the Karma Kagyu Monastery, Taiwan, March 2002
Upon request of venerable Lopon Tenzin Jigme Rinpoche, the head of Karma Kagyu Monastery in Taiwan, Shamar Rimpoche arrived at CKS airport, Taipei on March 1st, 2002 to start a...
Saturday 01. of September 2001
Activities of Shamar Rimpoche (2001)
Shamar Rimpoche Statement on September 11 Attacks. How to React as a Buddhist to the September 11 Tragedy ?
During the past two weeks as I have traveled to several Bodhi Path centers ...
Sunday 31. of December 2000
The year 2000
The year 2000 ended with the Kagyu Monlam, which was held at Bodhi Gaya starting on December 1. It continued for a week, and Shamarpa Rinpoche led the prayers. Thousands of monks from the Himalayan region and disciples from all...