(April 2, 2015 – Shamong, New Jersey) After an hours journey by road from the southern New Jersey town of Princeton, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa arrived at Karma Thegsum Chöling, a Karma Kagyu monastery. He was warmly received there by leading community members, headed by Lama Tsultrim, who had served as His Holinesss shrine master in Tibet and accompanied the Karmapa on his daring escape from Tibet at the end of 1999.
During His Holinesss four-day sojourn at Karma Thegsum Chöling, he will offer empowerments and teachings, and enjoy a rare day of rest during this extended tour across the country.
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