In his teachings at the Kagyu Guncho event, the 17th Karmapa underscores the significance of engaging in listening, contemplation, and studying philosophical texts as essential components of practicing Dharma.
The Karmapa encourages practitioners to focus on inner reflection and transformation rather than engaging in debates solely based on linguistic fluency.
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.
