Historical Events tagged with "karmapa"
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Religion & Philosophy
Karmapa Lama's Visit to Nanjing
April 10th, 1407 617 years ago
Deshin Shekpa, the 5th Karmapa Lama, traveled to Nanjing, the Ming dynasty capital, where he was honored with the title 'Great Treasure Prince of Dharma'. His visit was significant in strengthening the ties between Tibetan Buddhism and the Ming dynasty, facilitating cultural exchanges. The Ming Emperor Yongle welcomed him, acknowledging his spiritual authority and the importance of Buddhism during this era.
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