Private Office of His Holiness Karmapa

Press Release

The Eighteenth Birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje was celebrated on May 6, 2001 in as many as 500 centers and monasteries all over world with a special ceremony and recitation of Long Life Prayer.

Many of His Holiness' followers, devotees, and well-wishers from near and far joined the official Monk group of Rumtek in an offering ceremony and Long Life Prayer on the auspicious occasion of His Holiness' birthday.

Members / Representatives of the Denjong Nang Ten Sung Kyob Tsogpa, Sikkim Tribal Women's Association, Conscious Tribal Youths of Sikkim and many others also participated in this special occasion. All those who were present here at the temporary residence of His Holiness at Kalimpong offered their respect and best wishes and in turn received a special blessing from His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa.

His Holiness will be making special prayers and offering on May 7th 2001 to mark the special Occasion of the Vesak Day and sends his greeting to all on this occasion.

Date May 6th, 2001

Personnel Secretary

Pvt. Office of His Holiness Karmapa