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Q. Has there ever been
such a problem within the Karmapa Lineage? A. H.H. The Karmapa is the first to
reincarnate in the history of mankind. (A reincarnation is known as a Tulku in Tibetan)¡@
His Holiness has the longest lineage and the present Karmapa is the 17th reincarnation.
Upon his passing, every Karmapa will go to the pure land and then in keeping with his
aspirations, he will return to this world. There were questions as to who was the real
Karmapa during the 8th, 10th and 12th reincarnations. However, by relying on their faith
in the Karmapa and their determination to support and protect His Holiness, the disciples
were able to resolve the matter on all the three different occasions. In the end, none of
the incidents became a big problem.
Q. Why were there controversies and why did they
not become problems? What were the reasons?
A. Usually, at the
beginning of such a problem, there are two groups of people. Those in the first group do
not have the capability and the psychic ability to identify the reincarnation of the
Karmapa. Neither do they have the wisdom. What they rely on is their gift of the gab and
mundane skill. So they doubt and question who really is the Karmapa. Those in the other
group are true practitioners with accomplishment. Their wisdom enables them to know very
clearly who is the real Karmapa.¡@ The moment there are these two different groups of
people, there will be disagreement.
The Karmapa is the embodiment of Sakyamuni Buddha and all the Boddhisatvas and their
spiritual activities and accomplishment. Therefore, he is supra-mundane and is not at all
disturbed by such disagreements. Consequently, none of them ever became a problem. |
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