The 16th Karmapa

This week senior meditation instructor Cathy Lhamo Jackson, continues our series on the Lives of the Karmapas, presenting highlights from the amazing life of His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. We examine his younger years and his teachers, his preparations for escaping from Tibet, and his unprecedented visits to the West. We also discuss the meaning and importance of the Black Crown Ceremony, and His Holiness’ role in establishing Karma Kagyu Buddhist centers throughout America.