| 1982, the Karma Kagyu (H.K.) Buddhist Society was founded by His Holiness The Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa, Rigpe Dorje, after his first visit to Hong Kong ther previous year. It is a non-profit organization, registered under Section 21 of the Company Ordinance of the Government of Hong Kong SAR.
The Society is dedicated to the study and practice of Buddhism and in particular, the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Supreme Head of our Lineage is His Holiness The Gyalwa Karmapa whose Seventeenth Reincarnation is Oygen Trinle Dorje (b. 1985), currently residing in the Gyutu Tantric Monastery, Dharamsala, H.P., India.
In 1992, The Seventeenth Karmapa Ogyen Trinle Dorje was enthroned at the Tsurphu Monastery, the traditional main seat of all the Karmapas, built by the First Karmapa. The Seventeenth Karmapa had since stayed there until end of 1999.
For activities, this Society often invites Kagyu teachers from India, Nepal, China, the U.S. and Europe to visit and conduct dharma programs including giving teachings, empowerments and practice instructions, holding pujas and other rituals. We also organize ‘life release’ and ‘group practices’ on a regular basis. In addition, we are also committed to working closely with the local Buddhist community at large for the benefits and welfare of all sentient beings.
Our premises is over 6,000 square feet in area and can hold more than 300 participants. It is being considered as one of the oldest and largest Vajrayana centers in Hong Kong.
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