Karmapa Public Course 2026
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, will illuminate the path of the Bodhisattva, sharing timeless guidance from Śāntideva’s Bodhicarya Avatāra to inspire a compassionate and mindful way of life.
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, continues his teachings on Bodhisattva life, focusing on Chapter 8, “Meditative Absorption,” of Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryavatara. He will give again two profound empowerments during the course.
His Eminence the 4th Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche will present Buddha Nature, while Khenpo Lobsang and Lama Jampa Thaye continue teachings on the Middle Way School (Shentong Madhyamaka) and Buddhist Epistemology (Tsema). Together, these sessions offer practical guidance for cultivating a compassionate, mindful, and positive approach to life, drawing on revered Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
Course Dates
The Karmapa Public Course 2026 will take place from
March 8th to 16th, 2026
(Registration opens in January 2026)
Teachers & Teachings
We are honored to announce the following teachers and topics for this year’s course:
Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
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Teachings on Shantideva’s “Entering the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life” (Bodhicaryavatara), focusing on Chapter 8: “Meditative Absorption”
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Two empowerments
His Eminence the 4th Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche
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Teaching on Buddha Nature, based on Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye’s commentaries on the Third Karmapa Rangjung Dorje’s “Treatise on Pointing out the Tathagata Heart” and “Distinguishing Consciousness from Wisdom”
Khenpo Lobsang
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Teaching on Buddhist Epistemology (Tsema) – Continuation from last year
Lama Jampa Thaye
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Topic: Middle Way School “The Emptiness of Other” Tradition (Madhyamaka) – Continuation from last year
Streaming & Translation
Join all sessions online via KIBI’s YouTube channel, Karmapa’s Facebook Page, or Karmapa’s personal Website www.karmapa.org. Teachings will be translated into multiple languages with audio available.
Accommodation
During the course, you are warmly welcome to stay at KIBI. A range of accommodation options can be selected during registration, with meals included for those staying on-site. Please note that rooms are limited, so early registration is recommended as soon as registration opens. Guests joining from outside are also welcome and may register with or without meals.
Registration
Registration opens in January 2026. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive your course invitation and ensure you don’t miss the opening!
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