Karmapa

/ ˈkɑːməpə /

noun

1. the head of the Kagyupa, Karma Kagyu or Black Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism, third in importance in the hierarchy of lamas

Example Sentences

Nor has the Karmapa ruled out the possibility of returning to Tibet.

From The Daily Beast

The charismatic Karmapa denies he has any ambition to become a direct successor to the much-revered Dalai Lama.

From The Daily Beast

The fact that the 17th Karmapa is recognized by both Tibetan exiles and by Beijing makes him a powerful figure.

From The Daily Beast

“I face enough challenges fulfilling my role as Karmapa,” he told The Daily Beast in an exclusive interview this year.

From The Daily Beast