Official Statement from Karmapa Office of Administration
(9 December, 2011)

In the light of the recent media reports, Karmapa’s Office of Administration wishes to reassure His Holiness the Karmapa’s disciples in India and around the world and the concerned public that as of today we have received no court orders. The matter remains under judicial consideration and we cannot therefore comment further at this stage.

Since the outset of the investigations, His Holiness’ office of administration has been co-operating fully with the investigating agencies. We had provided them with full documents and details regarding the case. During this entire process, His Holiness the Karmapa was never at any point called or examined by the investigating agency. His Holiness has no involvement, direct or indirect, in the financial administration or managing the day-to-day affairs of the office or trust.

The cash seized earlier this year came from donations offered by disciples from around the world who come to see His Holiness and pay their respects to him, often leaving behind cash donations. This cash is managed by the Karmapa Office of Administration. That office has been actively seeking permission under the Foreign Currency Regulation Act (FCRA), and their application is still pending before the Government of India.

The Karmapa reincarnation lineage has a 900-year history of engaging in a vast range of spiritual activities, from teaching Dharma to rigorous meditation to composing philosophical texts. The Tsurphu Labrang, known now as the Karmapa Office of Administration, has existed for hundreds of years to allow the Karmapas to devote their time and energy to their role as spiritual leaders. It manages all the worldly affairs of the Karmapa, including handling the donations and administering the finances. In this way, the Karmapa has been left free to fulfill his solemn duties as spiritual guide to millions of followers and leader of a worldwide Buddhist order.

Gyalwang Karmapa prays for the Tibetans who self-immolated.
October 19,2011- Dharamsala.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama joined a call for a day-long hunger fast and prayer service by the Kashag (cabinet).

The Dalai Lama, along with Gyalwang Karmapa and Kirti Rinpoche led an elaborate prayer service at Tsug-la Khang, the main temple in Dharamshala in solidarity with "Tibetans who have sacrificed their lives for the cause of Tibet and particularly those who self-immolated, their families and those suffering repression in Tibet".

Monks and nuns, school students, local Tibetans and supporters, and the entire staff of the Central Tibetan Administration led by Kalon Tripa Dr. Lobsang Sangay were in attendance.

The Gyalwang Karmapa attends the 11th Religious Summit.
September 23,2011- Dharamsala.
The Gyalwang Karmapa attended the morning session of the second day of the 11th bi-annual conference of religious leaders and representatives of the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon religion, held in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala.

In the morning, the Gyalwang Karmapa along with the other delegates gathered at the main Tsuklagkhang temple for a one-hour prayer session led by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. All the members of the Central Tibetan Administration also attended the prayer session. Afterwards, the religious leaders, CTA departmental heads, Kalons and the Speaker of the Assembly adjourned to the Surya hotel for the conference, which was attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke on several topics, including the importance of religious harmony, the transfer of political authority to elected leaders, and the issue of his own reincarnation.

Gyalwang Karmapa leads prayers for Tsewang Norbu
August 21, 2011 - Dharamsala, Gyuto
His Holiness Karmapa led a prayer session for Tsewang Norbu, the 29-year old monk who set himself ablaze protesting China’s rule over Tibet Monday last.

Observing the Buddhist ritual of ’Duntsik’ (weekly prayers), local Tibetans led by monks and nuns earlier today performed the first Duntsik prayers for Tsewang Norbu at Tsug-la Khang, the main temple. The mass prayer session was organised by 11 Dharamshala based organisations.

The prayer session at Gyuto Monastery was held at the behest of the monks of the monastery.
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Visiting the Karmapa
•His Holiness typically gives public audiences on Saturdays and Wednesdays when in residence.

•Information on how to visit His Holiness in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tsurphu Labrang Dharamshala (Karmapa’s office of Administration)
Mailing Address :

Camp : Gyuto Tantric University
P. O. Sidhbari-176 057
Dharamshala, District Kangra (H.P.) INDIA

Tel : +91 1892-235307
Fax : +91 1982-235744

1.Ven Drupon Rinpoche, General Secretary
Cell phone : +91 9418390690
Email : gs2karmapa@gmail.com or gs2karmapa@yahoo.com

2.Mr. Karma Chugyalpa, Deputy General Secretary
Cell phone : +91 7602530705
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3.Thupten Sherab, Accounts cum Appointment Secretary (Tibetan)
Phone : +91 9418294401
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4.Lama Phuntsok, Publicity & Publishing Manager
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5.Karma Tenkyong Wangpo, Human Resource Manager
Phone : +91 9882329664
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6.Gompo Tsering, Public Relation Officer
Phone : +91 9816045556
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7.Karma Thinley Yongdu, Supplies & Procurement Manager
Tsering Phuntsok
Phone : +91 9816628697

8.Chemed Choegyal, Appointment Secretary (English)
Phone : +91 9816315336
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9.Mr. Sonam Tsewang, Delhi Branch Office Manager
Phone : +91 9818943684
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10.Khenpo Ghawang, Coordinator (Recognizing and Reincarnation and Matters)
Phone : +91 9434300350
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11.Karma Tsultrim Tharchin, Asst. Coordinator (Recognizing and Reincarnation Matters)
Phone : +91 9418080378
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12.Woser Rabten, Coordinator (Monastery & Dharma Center Matters)
Phone : ÷9882009544
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