Sand Mandala construction

Chenrezig (Buddha of compassion) Sand Mandala construction -500k done by the monks of Gaden Jangtse Monastery during their Tour for World Peace and Universal Compassion.

Joyful Aspiration

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa some more than 11 years ago. If you like somemore recent photos try the the Kagyu office

By 17ième Karmapa himself :
Joyful Aspiration

Prayer to Arya Avalokitesvara Chenrezi, Buddha of compassion.

The Billion Mantra Initiative: Karmapa Chenno

The BMI; Billion Mantra Initiative : Karmapa Chenno.

In early 2003, a project was conceived by a private individual concerned about the current situation that limits people's physical access to Karmapa. Known as The Billion Mantra Initiative, it is intended help smooth the way for the Karmapa to assume his rightful throne. Once this is accomplished, we expect he will be able to visit all of India and the rest of the world, including your own country.

What to Do

Everyone can connect with and support Karmapa by participating in this offering of mantra recitations. We chant the traditional brief and potent mantra, KARMAPA CHENNO, as often as possible, and then submit monthly total recitations near the end of each month.

Here it is, written in Tibetan:

"Embodiment of the compassion of all Buddhas, take heed of me."

In Central Tibet, it is pronounced Karmapa Kyen-no or Karmapa khen-no. If you are used to saying it in either of those ways, you do not have to change your pronunciation.
The Objective

Our goal is to offer H.H. Urgyen Trinley Dorje one billion (1, 000, 000, 000) mantras. We will not stop until we reach that goal. Please continue sending updates at month's end.

World total on Mar. 1/05 387, 225, 569

You can join into this Mantra recitation and submit your count to khandro (at) videotron (dot) ca

Karmapa Chenno

Tara Chant

Here again is the monks of Gaden Yangtse reciting the Tara benediction Chant .

And here is an image of Sarasvati Dharmawebcast.org site protector.

Chenrezig Puja

The Venerable Chogha Rimpoche and the Venerable Lama Samten as well as the monks of Gaden Jangtse celebrated the Puja of Chenrezig ( 56k--250k ) the Buddha of compassion.

Chenrezig Mandala

The monks of Gaden Jangtse carried out this mandala of Chenrezig, Buddha of compassion, within the framework of their North-American tour which will last the whole year.

How lucky we are

A three minute discourse taken from a two days teaching in spring 1992 in Paris by the Venerable Chime Rimpoche.
The transcript of the recording: "..... how lucky we are, we are alive and we can see, we can feel, we can taste, we can think, we can touch, we can meditate..."

Palden Lhamo

Palden Lhamo is the wrathful aspect of Tara and a protector of the Dharma (Dharmapala) aslo known to be very powerful for removing obstacles and granting all success. Listen to the Propiation of Palden Lhamo or read more about her at khandro's wonderful website.