Dear Friends

VISIT OF HIS HOLINESS THE 17th KARMAPA OGYEN TRINLEY DORJE TO EUROPE

The latest information we have about the proposed visit to Europe in june of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is that it is not likely to happen.

It is very disappointing for the many people who have been looking forward to receive teachings from His Holiness in Europe. It is also sad and disappointing for all the people who have supported the work we are doing in Samye Dzong London in order to receive His Holiness in the new centre. We hope and pray that a visit will be possible in the near future.

However, we will continue with the work and we still plan to have the official opening of Spa Road on the 20th June. Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche will both be there for the event and a detailed programme will be sent out nearer the time.

Please keep 20th June in your diary.

By opening the new centre in Spa Road we will be laying the foundation for the future visit of His Holiness and we will be well prepared.

Thank you for all your support, it means a lot to us.

Kind regards

Lama Zangmo

Kagyu Samye Dzong London.

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MESSAGE FROM RINGU TULKU RINPOCHE:

Dear Dharma Friends,

I am sad to announce that the proposed visit of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji was not approved by the Government of India. The visit was scheduled to take place from 27th May to 2nd July in nine countries of Europe. The Kagyu Office, the Administration of Gyalwang Karmapa was informed of the decision by the Tibetan Government in Exile on 3rd April 2010.

The process has begun to find out why this visit was not possible and what positive conditions are needed to make the visit possible in near future. I know a huge number of followers and friends in Europe were eagerly waiting for the visit of Gyalwang Karmapa and I know that all of you are sad and disappointed.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the organizers, volunteers and donors for working so hard to prepare for the visit in last many months. Your cooperation and support were beyond any expectations. I hope and pray together with you that the visit will happen in very near future and that all of us would be able to receive his teachings in Europe.

Ringu Tulku,

Coordinator,

Karmapa's Visit to Europe