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

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!

Vortrag | Liebe, Mitgefühl, Mitfreude & Gleichmut. Grenzenlos

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!

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.

At Bodhicharya, Berlin - English Translation

His Holiness the Karmapa, visits Bodhicharya Berlin. Part of the Germany Tour 2015.

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!

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.