Karmapa arrives in Kamalashila Institute, Germany

His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa arrives at the Kamalashila Institute, Langenfeld, Germany. This is His Holiness' first stop on his 2nd visit to Germany.

Meeting with the Himalayan Community

Chenrezig: Die Welt mit Mitgefühl betrachten - Vortrag Teil 2/2

Chenrezig: Die Welt mit Mitgefühl betrachten - Vortrag Teil 1/2

Umweltschutz JETZT! Vom Willen zum Handeln

The development of compassion alone is not enough to save and protect our environment —what we all need as well is the willingness to act! Karmapa always focuses on how to integrate basic Buddhist principles such as wisdom, compassion and interconnectedness into everyday life in the 21st century. He is critical of the culture of consumerism which dominates much of the world today and he urges us to take personal responsibility for and to actively engage in sustainability and protection of the environment, in light of climate change. Throughout the world, the Karmapa has attracted respect and support because he is known to be someone who “walks the talk“, not only advocating change but taking active steps towards the realisation of his vision. He has spoken out frankly about the destruction of the environment and the effects of climate change in his homeland, urging the international community to work together to protect Tibet’s fragile environment, since at least a third of the world’s population depends on water from the Himalayan region. This active commitment earned him the title of ‘Green Buddha’ when he visited the headquarters of the WWF in Washington in 2011. During this evening, the Karmapa will discuss how we ourselves can become an active “Green Buddha”, how we can develop the required power of will, and how we can transform our knowledge of environmentalism and climate change into action in our own lives– with wisdom and compassion!

Ermächtigung Chenrezig: Die Welt mit Mitgefühl betrachten

Vortrag | Akshobhya: Geduld für eine friedliche Welt Teil 2 / 2

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

Vortrag | Akshobhya: Geduld für eine friedliche Welt Teil 1 / 2

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

Vortrag | Liebe, Mitgefühl, Mitfreude & Gleichmut. Grenzenlos

Ermächtigung Akshobhya: Geduld für eine friedliche Welt

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

Chenrezig: Viewing the World with Compassion Part 2/2

Chenrezig is the embodiment of all the buddhas’ compassion and love. The literal translation of his name means “The One Who Beholds With Loving Eyes”. Chenrezig’s brilliant white body represents the luminosity of primordial wisdom, the spark of enlightenment. The practice of Chenrezig consists of closing the gap between the practitioner and the practice, so there is no difference between the person meditating and the love and compassion they are cultivating. In the end, this distance completely disappears so that the practitioner becomes the very nature of love and compassion.

Chenrezig: Viewing the World with Compassion Part 1/2

Chenrezig is the embodiment of all the buddhas’ compassion and love. The literal translation of his name means “The One Who Beholds With Loving Eyes”. Chenrezig’s brilliant white body represents the luminosity of primordial wisdom, the spark of enlightenment. The practice of Chenrezig consists of closing the gap between the practitioner and the practice, so there is no difference between the person meditating and the love and compassion they are cultivating. In the end, this distance completely disappears so that the practitioner becomes the very nature of love and compassion.

COMPASSION in ACTION Environmentalism for the 21st Century

The development of compassion alone is not enough to save and protect our environment —what we all need as well is the willingness to act! Karmapa always focuses on how to integrate basic Buddhist principles such as wisdom, compassion and interconnectedness into everyday life in the 21st century. He is critical of the culture of consumerism which dominates much of the world today and he urges us to take personal responsibility for and to actively engage in sustainability and protection of the environment, in light of climate change. Throughout the world, the Karmapa has attracted respect and support because he is known to be someone who “walks the talk“, not only advocating change but taking active steps towards the realisation of his vision. He has spoken out frankly about the destruction of the environment and the effects of climate change in his homeland, urging the international community to work together to protect Tibet’s fragile environment, since at least a third of the world’s population depends on water from the Himalayan region. This active commitment earned him the title of ‘Green Buddha’ when he visited the headquarters of the WWF in Washington in 2011. During this evening, the Karmapa will discuss how we ourselves can become an active “Green Buddha”, how we can develop the required power of will, and how we can transform our knowledge of environmentalism and climate change into action in our own lives– with wisdom and compassion!

Chenrezig Empowerment

Chenrezig is the embodiment of all the buddhas’ compassion and love. The literal translation of his name means “The One Who Beholds With Loving Eyes”. Chenrezig’s brilliant white body represents the luminosity of primordial wisdom, the spark of enlightenment. The practice of Chenrezig consists of closing the gap between the practitioner and the practice, so there is no difference between the person meditating and the love and compassion they are cultivating. In the end, this distance completely disappears so that the practitioner becomes the very nature of love and compassion.

Akshobhya: Patience For A Peaceful World Part 2 / 2

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

Akshobhya: Patience For A Peaceful World Part 1 / 2

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

Love, Compassion, Rejoicing & Equanimity. Without Limit.

The heartfelt wish for all beings to be happy, the willingness to reduce others’ suffering at one’s best at all times and a true feeling of joy regarding the happiness and merits of others, going along with a relaxed and equinamite state of mind that does not differ between friend and enemy – this may all seem like the fantasy of a utopian paradise. However, the Four Immeasurables are more than just a beautiful fantasy; they are the basic foundation for the generation of bodhicitta: the immovable resolution to achieve buddhahood, to enter the path leading there and to stride through that path in order to help all beings to reach ultimate happiness.

Akshobhya Empowerment

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

大悲观世音菩萨：慈悲看世界 2/2

Chenrezig is the embodiment of all the buddhas’ compassion and love. The literal translation of his name means “The One Who Beholds With Loving Eyes”. Chenrezig’s brilliant white body represents the luminosity of primordial wisdom, the spark of enlightenment. The practice of Chenrezig consists of closing the gap between the practitioner and the practice, so there is no difference between the person meditating and the love and compassion they are cultivating. In the end, this distance completely disappears so that the practitioner becomes the very nature of love and compassion.

大悲观世音菩萨：慈悲看世界 1/2

Chenrezig is the embodiment of all the buddhas’ compassion and love. The literal translation of his name means “The One Who Beholds With Loving Eyes”. Chenrezig’s brilliant white body represents the luminosity of primordial wisdom, the spark of enlightenment. The practice of Chenrezig consists of closing the gap between the practitioner and the practice, so there is no difference between the person meditating and the love and compassion they are cultivating. In the end, this distance completely disappears so that the practitioner becomes the very nature of love and compassion.

化慈悲为行动：二十一世纪的环保主义

The development of compassion alone is not enough to save and protect our environment —what we all need as well is the willingness to act! Karmapa always focuses on how to integrate basic Buddhist principles such as wisdom, compassion and interconnectedness into everyday life in the 21st century. He is critical of the culture of consumerism which dominates much of the world today and he urges us to take personal responsibility for and to actively engage in sustainability and protection of the environment, in light of climate change. Throughout the world, the Karmapa has attracted respect and support because he is known to be someone who “walks the talk“, not only advocating change but taking active steps towards the realisation of his vision. He has spoken out frankly about the destruction of the environment and the effects of climate change in his homeland, urging the international community to work together to protect Tibet’s fragile environment, since at least a third of the world’s population depends on water from the Himalayan region. This active commitment earned him the title of ‘Green Buddha’ when he visited the headquarters of the WWF in Washington in 2011. During this evening, the Karmapa will discuss how we ourselves can become an active “Green Buddha”, how we can develop the required power of will, and how we can transform our knowledge of environmentalism and climate change into action in our own lives– with wisdom and compassion!

观音菩萨灌顶

Chenrezig is the embodiment of all the buddhas’ compassion and love. The literal translation of his name means “The One Who Beholds With Loving Eyes”. Chenrezig’s brilliant white body represents the luminosity of primordial wisdom, the spark of enlightenment. The practice of Chenrezig consists of closing the gap between the practitioner and the practice, so there is no difference between the person meditating and the love and compassion they are cultivating. In the end, this distance completely disappears so that the practitioner becomes the very nature of love and compassion.

不动佛：培养耐心世界和平 法王开示 （二）

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

不动佛：培养耐心世界和平 法王开示 （一）

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.

无量慈爱心、慈悲心、随喜心及清净心

The heartfelt wish for all beings to be happy, the willingness to reduce others’ suffering at one’s best at all times and a true feeling of joy regarding the happiness and merits of others, going along with a relaxed and equinamite state of mind that does not differ between friend and enemy – this may all seem like the fantasy of a utopian paradise. However, the Four Immeasurables are more than just a beautiful fantasy; they are the basic foundation for the generation of bodhicitta: the immovable resolution to achieve buddhahood, to enter the path leading there and to stride through that path in order to help all beings to reach ultimate happiness.

不动佛灌顶

To be unshakeable and imperturbable – i.e. not to let oneself be overwhelmed by strong emotions – is difficult for each of us. Nevertheless, meditating on Akshobhya can help us to develop the courage to overcome our anger from the very root and to coat ourselves with an “armor of patience”. The purpose and essence of Akshobhya meditation consists in changing our reaction towards aggression and violence. It means to develop patience rather than responding with violence, to let oneself be guided by love and compassion and thereby improve the situation for ourselves and others. This is more important than ever in the face of our technologized and globalized world in which all negative emotions and actions can have high negative impacts and lead to tremendous effects.