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... One notable invitation came from the Fourteenth Shamar Rinpoche (zhwa dmar 14, 1952–2014) requested him to serve as tutor to the Seventeenth Karmapa, Thaye Dorje (karma pa 17 mtha' yas rdo rje, b ...
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... This man is the father of one of the current claimants to the title of Seventeenth Karmapa, Taye Dorje (karma pa 17 mtha' yas rdo rje, b ...
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When Gendun Gyatso returned to Chogye Trichen and related what Tai Situ had told him, Chogye Trichen decided to travel to Delhi and inform the Fourteenth Shamar (zhwa dmar 14, 1952–2014).[58] Shamar Rinpoche eventually investigated the child brought to his attention by Gendun Gyatso, and ultimately declaring him to be the Seventeenth Karmapa, and presenting him in public at the end of February, 1994, in Delhi, and again on March 17, at an event marred by violent protests.[59] In March 1996, Shamar Rinpoche enthroned the child as the Seventeenth Karmapa, with the name Thaye Dorje (mtha' yas rdo rje, b ...
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... Zhamar did initially comply, but later advanced his own candidate for the Seventeenth Karmapa, Thaye Dorje (mtha' yas rdo rje, b.1983).[42] Tulku Urgyen was known for not taking sides in the ensuing controversy ...
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