The importance of listening, contemplation, and studding
In a transcript Adele Tomlin discusses the teachings of the 17th Karmapa during the Kagyu Guncho event, emphasizing the importance of listening, contemplation, and the study of philosophical texts in the practice of Dharma.
The Karmapa encourages practitioners to focus on inner reflection and transformation rather than engaging in debates solely based on linguistic fluency.
Adele mentions the historical context of the destruction of Kagyu study communities and shedras in Tibet, particularly during the time of the 10th Karmapa.
The Karmapa urges the revival of the Karma Kagyu tradition of excellence in study and practice.
Additionally, the 17th Karmapa announces his upcoming teachings on the Fifty Verses on the Guru during the Arya Kshema nuns’ event.
He explains the historical significance of this text in emphasizing the guru-student relationship in Vajrayana practice.
