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Tuesday June 23rd, 2009. Posted by Alex W:

HH Karmapa’s birthday

This Friday 26th June, is the 24th birthday of His Holiness 17th Karmapa, Orgen Trinley Dorje.

HH Karmapa at Bodhgaya - photo Karma Triyana Dharmachakra

HH Karmapa at Bodhgaya - photo Karma Triyana Dharmachakra

Some people will be reciting a mala (i.e. 108 times) or more of His Holiness’ mantra – “Karmapa Khyenno” – and dedicating this to His Holiness.

If you have no idea how to pronounce that, click here. (It’s only me, so it could be better!)

Edit: Oh, I have been reminded of the Billion Mantra Initiative, and that anyone who does this can still contribute their counts (preferably on or before the day) by going to khandro.net.

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