THE KAGYU-OFFICE

THE TEMPORARY SEAT OF HIS HOLINESS THE XVII. KARMAPA
AT GYUTO-TANTRIC-UNIVERSITY NEAR DHARAMSALA / INDIA

The Gyuto Tantric University, outside Dharamsala in the North of India,
is nestled in the foothills leading to the Himalayan mountain range.

Since January 2000 His Holiness Karmapa resides at Gyuto
Tantric University, near Dharamsala in a Monastery belonging to the Gelugpa Tradition of His Holiness The XIV. Dalai Lama. Until H.H. The XVII. Karmapa is able to return to Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim/India, the traditional Seat of the Karmapas in India, his Administration Office - the Kagyu Office - is operating from Gyuto Monastery, under the present General Secretary Drupon Rinpoche.

www.kagyuoffice.org

ADMINISTRATIV STRUCTURES OF THE OFFICE OF HIS HOLINESS THE XVI. KARMAPA OGYEN TRINLEY DORJE

Temporary Residence

The following officials at the temporary residence at Gyuto Monastery, Sidhbari, Dharamsala, manage the office of His Holiness Gyalwang Karmapa:

Tsurphu Labrang Dharamshala (Karmapa's office of Administration)

Mailing Address:

Camp: Gyuto Tantric University
P. O. Sidhbari-176 057
Dharamshala, District Kangra (H.P.) India

Tel: 91-1892-235154 or 91-1892-235307
Fax: 91-1982-235744

1. Ven. Drupon Rinpoche, General Secretary
Cell phone: 91-9418390690
Email: gs2karmapa@gmail.com or gs2karmapa@yahoo.com

2. Mr. Gonpo Tsering, Secretary (English) Cell phone: 91-9816045556

Audience

1. Lama Phuntsok, Private Secretary Cell phone: 91-9816474363
2. Thubten Sherab, Secretary (audience) Cell phone: 91-9418294401

Center Relations Office

Tel: 91-1892-236726
Chemed Choegyal Cell phone: 91-9816315336
Tashi Paljor Cell phone: 91-9816944004
email: cro2karmapa@yahoo.com Website: www.kagyuoffice.org

The Second Dilyak Drupon Rinpoche has been appointed to serve as General Secretary for a one year term. Since the XVII. Gyalwang Karmapa arrived in India in January 2000, Rinpoche has been at Gyuto Monastery serving the Karmapa as his primary attendant. Rinpoche also has substantial responsibilities for Dilyak Monastery in Boudhanath Nepal and is an advisor to Nalandabodhi. As directed by His Holiness, the late General Secretary, while hospitalized prior to his passing, appointed Rinpoche as the acting General Secretary.

Tsurphu Labrang Rumtek (Karmapa's office of Administration)

Mailing Address:

Dharma Chakra Centre
P.O. Rumtek 737 135
Sikkim, India

Tel: 91-3592-252246

1. Mr. Tashi Densapa, Advisor
2. Mr. Karma Chugyalpa, Deputy General Secretary; Cell phone: 91-9434014010
Lodoe Samphel, Omze, Representative PKSD, Cell phone: 91-9434144086
Representative, KSNI

Donation Information

We are very grateful to all our friends, supporters and donors for extending their support to us so far. The Office of His Holiness the XVII. Gyalwang Karmapa will not be responsible for any donations requested or collected in the name of His Holiness by individuals and associations, without proper recommendation letter addressed to the donars individually by His Holiness or the General Secretary.

Audience Notifications

As you may be aware that His Holiness's schedule is already very tight since he is devoting 90% of his time to studies which include the process of transmission of empowerments from his teachers, learning Buddhist philosophy and meditation. However, His Holiness has earmarked a portion of his time for public audiences and a limited time for private audiences.

For public audiences, prior appointment is not necessary. The schedules for public audience are typically between 2.30pm to 3.00 pm on Wednesday and Saturday. A brief teaching is normally granted during the public audience.

A very limited time for private audiences is when possible scheduled between 11am - 12 noon on Monday through Saturday for serious disciples. Unless one has a compelling reason, we ask that disciples not insist on a private audience for the time being in order to allow His Holiness to devote the maximum time to his studies.

Kindly contact the Private Secretary, ph. 91-9816474363 or the secretary (audience) at ph. 91-9418294401 to seek prior permission for an appointment for a private audience. Appointments must be requested at least one month in advance, and are of course subject to availability. Fax: 91-1982-235744.