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HH16 Karmapa, Ranjung Rigpe Dorje
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The Black Crown Ceremony of the Karmapa's
The Sacred Black Crown CeremonyStages of the Black Crown Ceremony: a) HH Karmapa, in preparation for the Black Crown ceremony, manifests his transcendental form as Chenrezig. b) HH Karmapa receives a Mandala offering and performs the seven branch prayer, to build up merit for the ensuing ceremony. c) HH Karmapa, opens the box containing the Black Crown, a physical replica presented to the HH 5 Karmapa by the Emperor of China. The 'original' Black Crown, made by celestial Dakinis from their own hair and then presented by them to the HH 5 Karmapa, was seen by the Emperor in a vision, hovering above the Karmapas' head. d) HH Karmapa places the crown on His head. e) HH Karmapa recites the 'Om Mani Padme Hung' mantra, and transmits blessings, to the degree that each witness of the ceremony is capable of receiving them.
The Black Crown of the Karmapa's is hopefully still safe under lock and key at Rumtek monastery in Sikkim, India. |
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