Statement concerning the recognition of reincarnated lamas In Tibet there are four main Buddhist schools and several sub-schools. Each has its own spiritual leaders, some of whom are reincarnated lamas and others who inherit their position. In the case of […]
As mentioned earlier, there have been doubts expressed about the letter presented by Situ Rinpoche on March 19, 1992. Is it the authentic testimonial letter of H. H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa? Unfortunately, we only had a copy of the […]
Question Dear Shamar Rinpoche, I am Allison from Chicago. I had the good fortune to meet personally with the 16th Karmapa, with you and Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche during my present life. Please be so kind and clarify the following question, […]
Sometimes truth really is stranger than fiction. For reasons that I cannot fathom, recent books on the Karmapa controversy by two supporters of Tai Situ Rinpoche, Lea Terhune and Mick Brown, employ the term “Heart Sons” to describe four Karma Kagyu lamas—Shamar […]
Question: Dear Shamar Rinpoche, Recently a number of people asked me the following questions, which I cannot answer. I am sending these questions to you for your help. Please let me know your answers. 1. Recently the Dalai Lama announced in […]
To The Editor in Chief of The Hindustan Times Concerning your article of the 7th November 2001 about the Dalai Lama we would like to call your attention to a number of errors. The Dalai Lama, your article records, said, […]
Question: It is a complete disgrace that you are spending your energy and time in order to be dis-respectful towards some of the greatest living masters of the present day. In particular, Thrangu Rinpoche was one of your main teachers. You […]
Question: Dear Sir, Ever since His Holiness Dalai Lama endorsed Ugyen Dorje Trinley as the 17th Karmapa,the Karmapa controversy is widely seen to be resolved in his favour. In that case, how do you plan to advance the claims of […]
Question: Your Eminence Shamar Rinpoche, With the utmost respect, I want to ask you: Why are you and your “clique” of a few Buddhist teachers unknown to most Tibetans fighting very aggressively for the recognition of your “Karmapa” (www.karmapa.com)? You […]