We are pleased to inform you that KIBI's Hostel Department is now headed by a new In-charge: Lopon Jinpa Thaye. Hence from now on, all room reservations are to be made directly through the Hostel Department via email: kibihostel@gmail.com or WhatsApp: +91 85956 72357.

With heavy hearts, we received the news earlier today of the passing of Venerable Lama Ole Nydahl, the founding teacher of Diamond Way Buddhism. The KIBI Sangha has immediately commenced preparations to conduct the Eighth Karmapa Guru Yoga, Five Monlam, and butter lamp offerings tonight, 18 May 2026, at 8:00 pm. We dedicate our prayers to the swift accomplishment of Venerable Lama Ole’s aspirations, as well as his continuous, unceasing enlightened activity for the benefit of

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘹𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘶𝘥𝘥𝘩𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘩𝘢, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴; 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘐 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘢 Today's 6th of May marked the birthday of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa. KIBI community celebrated by holding

Buddha Purnima is the auspicious day that commemorates the birth, awakening, and maha-parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni, and may thus be considered the most important day for Buddhists across all traditions. At KIBI, the commemoration consisted of manifold virtuous activities such as rituals and prayers, a Dharma talk, candle offerings, as well as the free distribution of kheer and juice. May all beings swiftly follow in the footsteps of Lord Buddha!

The Karmapa International Buddhist Society (KIBS) held its Annual Board Meeting 2026 in the presence of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. All executive board members attended, and the meeting was conducted successfully and harmoniously. On this occasion, KIBS offered a mandala to His Holiness, while khatas, certificates, and mementos were presented to the KIBS board members Mr. Satya Narayana Raju, Ven. Skarma Ishey Jungnes, Dr. Tsewang Gyatso Bhutia,

The Karmapa Public Course 2026 concluded with the bestowal of the Chenrezig Empowerment by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje. As always, the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute was honored to welcome many new participants from different countries, all gathering to learn and deepen their understanding of the precious Buddha Dharma. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, for leading the course wi

​A condolence message on the occasion of his passing: We, all the members of the Karmapa International Buddhist Society, are deeply shaken by the Maha-Parinirvana of His Eminence the 3rd Jamgon Mipham Namgyal Gyatso Tso Jung Gepe Dorje Pal Sangpo Chok. Rinpoche la was a revered Nyingmapa master, as well as the beloved father of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje and His Eminence Lab Tri Chen Sonam Tsemo. His passing on Saturday, the 20th of December 2025, in New

Bone-chilling temperatures gripped the national capital on Thursday, 15th of January, as Delhi recorded its coldest morning of the season. Safdarjung, the city’s primary weather station, registered a minimum temperature of 2.9°C, the lowest January temperature since 2023. In response to the severe cold, the Karmapa International Buddhist Society (KIBS), as part of its ongoing commitment to service and compassion, organized a blanket distribution drive to support the homeless

In life, usually we are very busy with our daily routines. Having the practices of the Buddhadharma, however, is very special and indeed most precious for our life. With this understanding, we do our best to practice for both ourselves as well as for other beings. In this line, our devotees took the opportunity of the Public Meditation Course to join for practicing Sojong and receiving lessons in the precious Buddhadharma from Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa