Portrait of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, in monastic robes

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

Supreme Head and Lineage Holder of the Karma Kagyu Lineage

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His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

  • Dharma Teaching
  • Online
23 December – 2 January 2026

Introduction to the Abhisambodhi of Vairochana

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

Samye Ling Sangha joined other Kagyu monasteries online to receive teachings from His Holiness 17th Gyalwang Karmapa on the Introduction to the Abhisambodhi of Vairochana.

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  • Prayer & Puja
14 October 2025

Anniversary of Paranirvana of 8th Gyalwang Karmapa

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

Gathered at Samye Ling for the Khyabje Akong Tulku Memorial Retreat, the Lamas, Sangha, and lay community joined His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa and Kagyu monasteries worldwide to observe the Parinirvana Anniversary of the 8th Gyalwang Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje. After His Holiness spoke on the profound benefits of honoring great masters, an offering of debate by the Kagyu shedras was made, and the assembly joined together for the sadhana of Kagyu songs written by Mikyö Dorje.