Karmapa
Karmapa Lama
/ (ˈkɑːməpə) /
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noun
the head of the Kagyupa, Karma Kagyu or Black Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism, third in importance in the hierarchy of lamas
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How to use Karmapa in a sentence
Nor has the Karmapa ruled out the possibility of returning to Tibet.
Tibetan Leaders Struggle to Cope With Spate of Self-Immolations|Melinda Liu|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEASTThe charismatic Karmapa denies he has any ambition to become a direct successor to the much-revered Dalai Lama.
Tibetan Leaders Struggle to Cope With Spate of Self-Immolations|Melinda Liu|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEASTThe fact that the 17th Karmapa is recognized by both Tibetan exiles and by Beijing makes him a powerful figure.
Tibetan Leaders Struggle to Cope With Spate of Self-Immolations|Melinda Liu|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST“I face enough challenges fulfilling my role as Karmapa,” he told The Daily Beast in an exclusive interview this year.
Tibetan Leaders Struggle to Cope With Spate of Self-Immolations|Melinda Liu|November 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST