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... which is dedicated to the life of one of the greatest spiritual masters of the 20th century: The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje (1924-1981). Being one of the 20th century’s greatest spiritual masters, he was highly venerated by teachers and disciples in all Buddhist traditions. Following the 1959 Chinese invasion of Tibet, as head of the Karma Kagyü tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, he went into exile. From his new home in Sikkim, as well as during his later extended voyages to the West, the Karmapa contributed immensely to the worldwide flourishing of the Buddha’s teachings. With his warmth of heart, his spiritual power and not least his openhearted humor, he moved people to their deepest core and overcame all cultural, religious and social boundaries. His radiant compassion affected and inspired all who were fortunate enough to meet him.
This great Kagyü master effortlessly pushed the boundaries of human imagination and provided people with an entirely new perspective. Literally day and night, the 16th Karmapa tirelessly assisted everyone who asked for his advice and help, welcoming all with infinite generosity.
This website not only provides information about his life. It informs at the same time about Radiant Compassion--Glimpses of the Life of the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa by Gerd Bausch. If you like, please read extracts of the book here.
More information about the book can be found here.
You can order it here.
As part of the project, a Facebook page was created as well (see here). To make things clearer, I'll also note it on "The latest posts" when I put new material online.
Of course, I am open to suggestions and grateful for all material about the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa that is still unknown to me. Those who wish to do so can contact me via the contact form (see header of the page).
I hope you enjoy reading the articles on this website.
With best wishes!
Gerd Bausch
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