17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje Interview part 2

This video is part two of three of an interview the 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje gave to television in Copenhagen in June 2004.

If you're interested in HH Karmapa Thaye Dorje, check out his MySpace profile here: http://www.myspace.com/blackhatlama
It's actually from him, and contains more videos as well as pictures and blogs.

See also http://www.karmapa.org/
and
http://www.karmapa-news.org

For a long time, in the interest of free expression, I haven't deleted any comments, even mildly abusive or highly misguided ones. Recently, however, we've had lots of comments repeating the same already-explained confused points of fact, and I don't want to repeat the same things over and over. Believe me, I'm aware of the differences of opinion, and that's a different matter. It's all there in the full comment history, if you're interested. So I'm gonna have to moderate from now on, and repetitive confused comments will just be rejected. Please have a look what others have posted and then feel free to post your own comments. Thanks for watching! KARMAPA CHENNO!

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[Gandalf1976]

Boys and girls, thanks for commenting. Please note that comments using abusive language will not be approved.

[Xialung]

So, this Karmapa has hair. He is attached to the love of his hair?

[Gandalf1976]

Difficult to tell the level of attachment of another's mind, isn't it?

[michaeldeng1981]

17 reincarnations, wow!!!

[Gandalf1976]

Hehe. It's a world record :-)

Karmapa Chenno!

[zootsoot2006]

I find it hard to understand how these monks, having grown up in very protected environments, especially of the generation since the occupation of Tibet, know anything about suffering. They seem to me largely like the Buddhist gods, sitting on their clouds, impervious to reality. To be a great spiritual teacher you have to understand suffering to its very core: people like this haven't got a bloody clue (is my estimation). The monastic tradition has got it very wrong.

[Gandalf1976]

Anyone who lives in India sees suffering writ large on the streets every day. Anyone who deals constantly with the problems and neuroses of their students understands a wide range of human issues. Not to mention anyone who overcomes their ego in meditation..

The Jewel Ornament of Liberation says that just as a hair is not felt in the hand but is strongly felt in the eye, the wise feel the subtle suffering of impermanence that pervades conditioned existence.

[PilsungITF]

Although a student of the Karma Kagyu lineage. I find it ironic that some Buddhist find it necessary to impart their opinions on others. This is not Buddhism.

There is no truth in whether Thaye Dorje or Ugyen Trinley is the 17th Karmapa. There is only truth in their teachings - the Dharma. This dispte is only a distraction as both sides generate attachment towards each candidate. Enough about who is who. More time should be spent in practice.

with metta. :)

[shreeyatyagi]

He's beautiful!!!!! Just great!

[tsultrimsangmo]

Respect both but have devotion for the one that our heart chooses! Please do not let our practice be hijacked by our attachment to one and hatred for another. i am sure the genuine karmapa will be happy to know that as a buddhist we are practicing and applying what the Buddha has taught and that is wisdom & compassion. There is no need to follow the herd instint, follow our hearts! Karmaspa is a Buddha, He has the capability of recognizing himself, He does not need to be recognized by anyone!

[Ilovekungfumusic]

He is amazing and look more thin than before.^^

[derekhanger]

@zootsoot2006 I understand your sentiments but I think you have some confusion between the colloquial English definition of the word "Suffering" and the English word "Suffering" used loosely to translate the Pali / Sanskrit word (dukkha) that, in fact, has no real equivalent in the English Language. Actually, in the texts, there are explanations of 3 different types of suffering. The first Noble Truth as taught by the Buddha refers to the fact that all sentient beings experience "Dukkha".

[russianblueOrDeath]

hahaha...this shows anybody can masquerade as a holy man. Don`t trust these people, just follow the authentic teachings of Buddha, not some teenagers who haven`t even understood real life outside the monastery. The two karmapas made Karma Kyagu tradition a living joke. Money is the new mantra there with millions tied up. I rather listen to a real hermit who has actually let go off material obsession than some pimply teenager. Just my thoughst on the whole thing.

[tseringjam]

@ zeznamaple yes you are right buddy HH The Dalai Lama is a politician, According to my acknowledgment there are two kind of politicians one who dedicate himself for benefit of others like Mahatma Gandhi,Nelson Mandela the great politician HH The Dalai Lama is also one of them and another politician who dedicate everything for benefit of only himself like shamarpagla I mean shamarpa la shame on this greedy man who consider himself as a Buddhist master chha!!!!!!!

[rangzenla]

wow..handsome man

[Naturyl]

Are people seriously discussing this man's hair? He's trying to teach Buddhism and people are arguing about his hair? That's got to be a joke, right?

[lightconstruct]

@lightconstruct: Hey Xialung! Sup dear buddy? :) You like this word, attached very much. When you are in the state of enlightment (it is said, i don't have that realization) you experience the highest joy + unlimitied space and you see everything as the manifestation of mind.

So let's do the "math" :). You are in the ultimate space and joy state, this won't change ever and everything has the very same nature as you. I think this understanding makes you love everything. Naturally. No clinging.

[Cordyane]

Que l'on arrête s'il vous plait cette polémique sur les deux karmapa : Oui il y en a deux.... et alors. Ils ne seront pas trop de deux, lorsque l'on voit à quelle allure le monde se dégénère. Nous, en tant que simples pratiquants, nous n'avons qu'à pratiquer. C'est tout. Il est tellement plus facile de juger, critiquer ce monde. Surveillons notre être au quotidien et enfin, ce différend n'en serait pas un pour beaucoup. Que chacun aille vers celui qui résonne le plus dans son coeur.