Bhutan Archives - The 17th Karmapa: Official website of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Karmapa bestows long life empowerment on HRH Ashi Chokyi Wangmo Wangchuck and family

Published March 8, 2023

Ever since Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, was 11 years old, Her Royal Highness Ashi Chokyi… more

Birth of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey

Published February 10, 2016

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, extends his congratulations and best wishes to the Royal Family of… more

Published November 10, 2015

Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, calls for students to join him in prayer on the occasion… more

Published July 14, 2014

Shamar Rinpoche’s kudung has been resting at the Shri Diwakar Institute in Kalimpong. Many Buddhist teachers and dignitaries have… more