Karma pa

Khenpo Sogyal followed with a short, often humorous speech in which he spoke of the Seventeenth Karmapa as one "who makes the impossible possible" , and echoed the commitment of all present: We will follow the Gyalwang Karmapa in this life, and even in the next life. He reflected on how, within a month of the inauguration of Vajra Vidya Institute by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in December 1999, the Gyalwang Karmapa had arrived safely in India. Since then he had blessed the Institute with his presence each year. The simple ceremony concluded with the aspiration prayer for the well-being of Tibet and dedication prayers. THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE SCHOOL ANTHEM. Midst a retinue of eighty thousand gods and humans, The protector Shakyamuni discoursed at this place, Turning the Dharma Wheel of the four truths At the Deer Park, this blessed and auspicious ground. Here at this seat of our forefathers, the Kagyu lamas, Shines the sun of Dharma, sutra and tantra in union. A thousand lotus petals of learning blossom forth; prayers and activity For the flourishing of all Buddha's teachings converge here. Each and every compassionate intention Of the lord and lama Rigpe Dorje Is accomplished at all times, day and night. May this auspicious glory fill the entire world! This was written by Karmapa Ogyen Trinle at the request of Khenpo Lobzang Tendzin on the anniversary of Milarepa's passing, March 17, 2011.