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We are very pleased to announce the first visit to Ukraine of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje. He is the head and most important teacher of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Buddhism.
Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje will be in Kiev from 1st to 4th August, together with Lama Ole Nydahl, the founder of more than 400 Diamond Way Buddhist centres worldwide.

 
Schedule:  
August, 1st

«Philosophy of Buddhism»

19:00  

Lecture of lama Ole Nydahl

 
August, 2nd

Buddhist Refuge and Bodhisattva Promise

17:00  

H.H. Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje


Karmapa Thaye Dorje will give Buddhist Refuge and the Bodhisattva Promise, together with explanations of these central aspects of Buddhism. Buddhist Refuge is a reorientation towards values that can be trusted. This is an expression of one's confidence in the goal, Buddha - mind's full development; in the way to reach this state - the Buddhist teachings; and in the support that makes this possible - one's friends on the way. The Bodhisattva Promise is a tool for those wishing to practice Buddhism. A bodhisattva is someone who promises to work for the benefit of others. By learning to express the rich qualities of power, wisdom and love we are able to develop ourselves as fast as possible. It is very meaningful to take this promise from a recognised bodhisattva such as Karmapa Thaye Dorje.

 
August, 3rd

Marpa Empowerment

17:00  

H.H. Karmapa Trinlay Thaye Dorje


Karmapa Thaye Dorje will give the Marpa Empowerment. This is open to anyone who is Buddhist or wishes to become Buddhist. 'Marpa the Translator' was a hero of Buddhism and the father of the Kagyu lineage in Tibet. As a practitioner who enjoyed both his work and family, he completely integrated Buddha's most skilful methods into his everyday life. As all Diamond Way Buddhist centres are filled with lay people, it is Marpa's example that is particularly inspiring. The Marpa Empowerment is given as a blessing to help us achieve success in our practice. It works by opening us up to our full potential, as shown to us by an authentic Buddhist teacher.

 
August, 4th

«Way of Bodhisattva»

19:00  

Lecture of lama Ole Nydahl

 
Site:  
 

H.H. Karmapa:

   

August 2nd and 3rd, National Palace "Ukraine"

"Palace Ukraine" station, Bolshaya Vasilkovskaya str, 103

 

Lama Ole Nydahl:

   

August 1st and 4th, KPI Concert Hall

"Polytechnical institute" station, Pobedy ave, 37

   

Donation fee for the whole event - 250 UAH (about $50)
Lama Ole Nydahl's lectures - 25 UAH each
H.H. Karmapa's explanations - 100 UAH
Empowerment - 100 UAH
$1 ~ 5.15 UAH

 
Accomodation:  
 

   

Please call 38 067 233 72 81

38 067 504 94 27

or contact us by e-mail

 
Contacts:  
 

Accomodation help, ticket orders, etc.  

karmapa-visit@buddhism.org.ua

38 066 14 22 709

38 067 23 37 281

38 067 20 91 772

 
Useful links:  
   

Download information booklet (PDF)

About Karmapas

Lama Ole Nydahl

About Kiev

Kiev map (in Russian)