Now this spiritual role and title of Karmapa, and the responsibilities that come with it, are clearer than ever before. In some ways, I have always been in a parental role, as head of the Karma Kagyu family. The experience of becoming a father has further strengthened my inspiration and aspirations as Karmapa.

We are so happy to share this news with you all now. The 15th Karmapa fathered three sons, two of whom were recognised as His Eminence 2nd Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche and His Holiness the 12th Shamarpa.Īccording to tradition, following the birth, there is a period of privacy for the immediate family, sometimes up to three months, before any announcement is made. Now, as a father, I will seek to follow the great example of my own father, His Eminence Mipham Rinpoche, and my predecessors, Choying Dorje, His Holiness the 10th Karmapa, and Khakyab Dorje, His Holiness the 15th Karmapa, who were also parents. Therefore, just as a mother’s love for her children knows no bounds, may there be no limits to our love for our mothers. Being present for the birth of our first child, I was deeply honoured to witness the dignity, courage and spiritual strength of Sangyumla – qualities that are present in all mothers around the world. I have spoken often of the unconditional love of a mother as one of the best examples of courage and compassion. We wish to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our dear parents, our family, and you, our dharma friends, for your loving kindness, prayers and aspirations. Sangyumla and I are overjoyed to announce the birth of our first child. In the announcement of Thugsey’s birth on the new moon of 11 August 2018, Karmapa says: More photos from the visit, which started on 14 September, are published below. Governors acting as 'agents of Centre'.The photos were taken during a private visit to Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in France, where Karmapa and his family were welcomed by Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa’s General Secretary Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche as well as representatives and sangha members of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling.Parl breach serious issue, shouldn't squabble over it: PM.Man sues ‘weekend wife’, seeks restitution of his conjugal rights.Pics | Mum-Ngp eway deaths: What causing these accidents?.Karnataka on high alert after Zika virus found in mosquito sample.Supreme Court to govt: Will you remove opacity of electoral bonds?.GRAP 3 kicks in as Delhi's AQI turns severe.What icing says about modern dating’s toxic habits.Rajasthan votes for 'Riwaz': Picks BJP, votes out Cong.Chhattisgarh poll result: BJP wrests state from Cong.MP poll result: Landslide win for BJP Chouhan credits PM Modi.T'gana poll result: Congress set for historic win.Live: People support politics of good governance & development, says PM after poll results.This throws into confusion not only the future of the Karma Kagyu sect of which Dorje is believed to be the head, but would have implications for India-China and India-Tibet relations in the longer term.

In 2016, the Modi government however, eased travel restrictions for him and he was allowed to travel overseas. Indian security agencies have been suspicious of him for years, branding him a Chinese spy, particularly as China so readily recognised him. “But he has not approached any Indian mission for a visa,” they said. The Indian government, according to sources, have conveyed to the Karmapa willingness to issue him a visa. This means he would need a visa to enter India. Sources said Dorje’s acquiring of a foreign passport automatically makes the Tibetan identity certificate (IC) invalid. Ugyen Trinley Dorje’s situation became tenuous after he took a passport from the commonwealth of Dominica in the Caribbean. The two claimants had riven the Karma Kagyu sect, though according to reports, an attempt was made to bridge the divide with Ugyen Trinley Dorje and Trinley Thaye Dorje meeting at a place on the France-Switzerland border in October.

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