Karmapa controversy

The Karmapa lineage is the most ancient tulku lineage in Tibetan Buddhism, pre-dating the Dalai Lama lineage by more than two centuries. The lineage is an important one as the Karmapa is traditionally the head of the Karma Kagyu school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Unfortunately the recognition of the 17th Karmapa has become mired in controversy. Since the death of the 16th Karmapa in 1981 two different candidates have come forward, niether of which has gained universal recognition as the true Karmapa.

Related Topics:
Karmapa - Tulku - Tibetan Buddhism - Dalai Lama - Karma Kagyu - 16th Karmapa

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