Shangpa Kagyu
The Shangpa Kagyu lineage is often referred to as the ´secret lineage´ because Niguma instructed Khyungpo Naljor to transmit the teachings to only one student for the first seven generations (beginning with the Buddha Vajradhara and Niguma). … Read More →
Shangpa Gurtso
Illustrious Buddha Vajra Bearer’s regents, lord bodhisattvas of awakening’s tenth stage, appear in an uninterrupted line … Read More →
Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche
His Eminence Kyabje Kalu Rinpoche is the lineage holder of the Shangpa Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
At the age of 4, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Eminence Taï Situ Rinpoche recognized him as the reincarnation of the previous Kalu Rinpoche who passed away in 1989. The previous Kalu Rinpoche had been the retreat master at Palpung Monastery in Tibet and during the 1940s and 50s, at the request of the Bhutanese royal family, he established the three-year retreat practice in Bhutan. … Read More →
Worldwide Practice
Mahakala is a pure emanation of Avalokiteshvara in order to benefit all beings. His practice originates from the great Mahasiddha Shawaripa and was carried to Tibet by Khyungpo Naljor. … Read More →
- Six-armed Mahakala Worldwide Practice Follow-up
- Kalu Rinpoche | Mahakala wangs – inseparable as a shadow
- Kalu Rinpoche | Mahakala wangs – when it comes to practice for yourself
- Kalu Rinpoche | Mahakala wangs – clarity of the mind is important
- Kalu Rinpoche | Mahakala wangs – let’s get the taste of it
- Kalu Rinpoche | Vajradhara Ling 2024 – liberator of the six realms
Mahakala Blessing by H.H. The Dalai Lama
- Mahakala Blessing – auspicious conclusion (Part 9)
- Mahakala Blessing – request to Mahakala (Part 7)
- Mahakala Blessing – a very strong connection (Part 4)
- Mahakala Blessing – an unbroken lineage (Part 3)
- Mahakala Blessing – cherished child of Mahakala (Part 2)
- Mahakala Blessing – Mandala Offering
- Mahakala Blessing – Six-Armed Mahalala’s enlightened activity (Part 1)
- Mahakala Blessing – Praise to Six-Armed Mahakala
- Mahakala Blessing at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala
Shangpa Monlam
Kagyu Mönlam originated in the 15th century by the Seventh Gyalwang Karmapa, Chödrak Gyatso, as a gathering for followers of the Kagyu lineage. In 1983, H.E. Kyabje Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche re-established Mönlam at Bodhgaya, with about forty participants, mostly monks and lamas from the Sonada monastery. Originally this Monlam was three months long. One hundred thousand King Prayers were collected by the group and tsok was offered daily. A main intent was generosity to those in need, and to this end the participants offered food to the homeless every day. … Read More →