Karmapa at KTD

Karmapa at KTD

2011
Photos and Design by Michael & Margaret Erlewine

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The Karmapas Dedication May any merit from this book The head of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, the Karmapas were the first rebe dedicated in the same incarnate lamas in the Tibetan Buddhist way that Buddhas and Bod- system, and they date back to the 13th hisattvas have always dedi- Century. Gyalwa Karmapa, cated merit throughout the His Holiness the 17thmade his first trip to Orgyen Trinley Dorje, ages, and may this merit the United States in May of 2008, traveling benefit all sentient beings to his main seat in North America Karma the and bring each to the gen- Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery inYork, mountains above Woodstock New uine happiness of enlight- thus fulfilling his promise to return made in enment in knowing the true his previous incarnation. Margaret and I have been students of the nature of the mind.
Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche for almost 30 years. We have watched Rinpoche follow the directives of the 16th Karmapa to build a traditional Tibetan-style monastery and residence for monks, as well as a complete 3-year retreat center, one for men and another for women. Equally important are the many thousands of students like ourselves that Rinpoche has taught, helping to turn our minds toward the path of authentic dharma. Michael Erlewine August 9, 2011

The graphic drawings in this book are by Sange Wangchuk. For more information on His Holiness and Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, visit: www.Kagyu.org. ISBN 0-925182-71-0 Copyright by Michael Erlewine and KTD Monastery August 2011

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Notes for Image Use: These photos are a small subset of a much larger collection of photos taken at KTD Monastery from July 18 through July 25, 2011. Please note that these photos are only roughly finished as far as color correction goes and could be further refined. In a similar way, what you see here may only be a portion of a much large image. Photos were taken in all kinds of light and under all kinds of conditions, so clarity and tone varies. Multiple images of persons as warranted. You may be able to use any particular photo by taking a Screen Grab of them or if you have Windows 7 you can get the Snipping Tool which allows you to cut and save any part of your screen. If you are a designer you know how to grab an image from your computer screen and use it. These images are large enough to be useful for most web work. All images are in sRGB color mode, which is what is required for most web use. Many close friends and even family have no images because it just did not happen. Please forgive me if you look for your image and it is not here. It does not mean I dont love you. Note: all images are copyright by Michael Erlewine and KTD (Karma Triyana Dharmachakra) and may not be used without written permission from either Michael Erlewine or the KTD monastery. Email is acceptable. For larger versions of these photos and/or permission to use any of these photos please contact: Michael Erlewine at Michael@Erlewine.net All photos taken by Michael Erlewine with a Nikon D3s and either of two lenses, a Nikon 35mm f/1.4 lens or a Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR2 lens. 3

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This book is respectfully dedicated to our beloved teacher the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, abbot and teacher at KTD Monastery. On July 17, 2011 His Holiness Orgyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Gyalway Karmapa, visited Karma Triyana Dharmachakra Monastery in upstate New York (his seat in America) for the second time. These photos not only celebrate His Holiness, but they also reflect his presences in the faces of those who were in attendance, including many students of KTD.
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Visit to Karme Ling 3-year Retreat

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Waiting for His Holiness at Karme Ling

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Arrival at Karme Ling

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Rice & Tea Ceremony

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Body, Speech, and Mind Offering to His Holiness

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The sister of His Holiness was traveling with him.

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Off to bless the retreat houses and cabins.

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Khenpo Karhtar Rinpoche and many of his lamas head for the cabins.

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His Holines just blessed the 3-year retreatants in their closed retreat.

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Retreat master Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche introduced the retreatants to His Holiness.

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His Holiness blessed each retreat cabin separately

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Khenpo Rinpoche waits for His Holiness at the cabin of Ani Karuna, his attentant.

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Ani Karuna offers His Holiness a white scarf.

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Off to the next cabin...

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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche and Lama Karma Lodro

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Blessing the cabins, flowers in hand.

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His Holiness emerges from the mens 3-year closed retreat.

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The Columbarium

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Blessing the Columbarium, a shrine containing the ashes of the deceased.

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At the columbarium...

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His Holiness at the Lamp House in the front of the Columbarium

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His Holiness at the Lamp House in the front of the Columbarium

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His Holiness saying goodbye to all of us at Karme Ling.

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The Teachings

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His Holiness leaving the main gompa for a teaching.

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Ani Karuna

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Arrival of His Holiness

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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche waiting for His Holiness to arrive.

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Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche offers His Holiness a white scarf

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Donor Luncheon

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His Holiness at a special luncheon.

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His Holiness inspecting the library of sacred texts.

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His Holiness sitting in front of a painting of the previous 16th Karmapa

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His Holiness and the board of trustees of KTD.

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The Teachings

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A traditional procession precedes His Holiness arrival.

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The Empowerment

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Lama Yeshe Gyamtso, Translater for His Holiness the Karmapa

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The Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche

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His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje

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From left to right: Michael Andrew Erlewine, May Erlewine, Margaret Erlewine, and Michael Erlewine

Photography and Design by Michael at Heart Center KKSG

All Photos Copyright by Michael Erlewine 2011 (michael@Erlewine.net) and KTD Monastery. No reproduction or use of any kind without written permission from the authors.
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