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His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa

His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa lives at his temporary camp at the Gyuto Ramoche Tantric University in Dharamsala, India, where he teaches and regularly holds public audiences.

His Holiness the Seventeenth Karmapa videos

Words from the Karmapa

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa describes how oneness begins as an internal experience.

(5:28)

How should spiritual leaders share their knowledge with the world?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa suggests that spiritual leaders connect to the general public.

(1:58)

What is the role of spiritual leaders?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa describes the need for spiritual leaders to connect with the general public.

(1:26)

What is spiritual power?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa explains the subtlety of spiritual power, and describes traditional means of cultivating it.

(1:13)

Is the spiritual consciousness of the world changing?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa believes that it is the responsibility of religion to adapt to the changing needs of people.

(1:35)

How can we deal with everyday distractions?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa addresses the challenge of dealing with everyday distractions.

(2:37)

How is oneness experienced?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa describes how oneness is experienced.

(2:38)

What does oneness mean in the context of Tibetan Buddhism?

Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa explains how exile has given Tibetans a heightened experience of oneness.

(3:20)

Complete Interview

In this complete interview, Tibetan Buddhist leader His Holiness the Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa reflects upon the meaning of oneness in this age.

(13:08)

I think that spiritual leaders should make their goal to not just reach their own students, but to connect with the world's citizens.