Karmapa Arrives for Private Visit to Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in September 2018

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Jean-Guy de Saint Périer, president of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, prepares for the arrival of Karmapa

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The stupa at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

The Institute at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. The road is marked with auspicious signs in anticipation of Karmapa's arrival.

Arrival of Gyalwa Karmapa, his wife and their baby with some family members in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. They were welcomed by Jigme Rinpoche and the staff of the center. The visit is inofficial and kept secret to the public.

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. The road is marked with auspicious signs in anticipation of Karmapa's arrival.

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, together with Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche, and other students await the arrival of Karmapa and his family.

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. The road is marked with auspicious signs in anticipation of Karmapa's arrival.

Students prepare for the arrival of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. The road is marked with auspicious signs in anticipation of Karmapa's arrival.

Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, welcomes Karmapa and his family

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Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom, Karmapa's wife, is greeted by Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary

Karmapa cradles his son Thugsey, with Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary, smiling in the background

Karmapa and his wife Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom arrive at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling with their son Thugsey

(Left to right) Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa; Mayum Mrs. Kunzang (Sangyumla's mother); Ms. Sonam Pema (Sangyumla's sister); Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom; Jigme Rinpoche, Karmapa's General Secretary; Gendun Rinchen, Yangsi of Gendun Rinpoche

Mayum Kunzang, Sangyumla Rinchen Yangzom's mother, cradles her grandson Thugsey