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18th Birthday Celebrations for HH17 Karmapa, Thaye Dorje Press Release from the Private Office of His Holiness Karmapa The Eighteen Birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje was celebrated on May 6, 2001 in as many as 500 centers and Monasteries all over world with a special ceremony and recitation of Long Life Prayers.
Many followers, devotees and well-wishers of His Holiness from near and far participated with the official Monk body of Rumtek in an offering ceremony and Long Life Prayer on the auspicious occasion of His Holiness's birthday. Members / Representatives of the Denjong Nang Ten Sung Kyob Tsogpa, Sikkim Tribal Women Association, Conscious Tribal Youths of Sikkim and many individuals also participated in this special occasion. All those who were
present here at the temporary residence of His Holiness at Kalimpong offered
their respect and best wishes and in turn received a special blessing
from His Holiness Gyalwa Karmapa. His Holiness will
be making special prayers and offering on May 7th 2001 to mark the special
Occasion of the Vesak Day and sends his greeting to all on this occasion. Dated: May 6, 2001. Personnel Secretary
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