His Holiness Shamar Rimpoche visits Denmark, August 21st– 22nd 2004
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H.H. Shamar Rimpoche arrived at Copenhagen August 20th and begun his teachings the very next day.

During the weekend, August 21st-22nd, Rinpoche gave teachings and initiations at the Bernadotte School, close by the Copenhagen Buddhist Centre. This centre has historically significance since it was the very first centre to be established in the West under the direct supervision of the H.H. 16th Gyalwa Karmapa.

The Copenhagen Buddhist Centre earlier had the great fortune of hosting H.H. Shamar Rimpoche at several other occasions.

The weekend course August 2004 was a follow up on two courses given by Rinpoche in Copenhagen respectively in 1996 and 1997. The teachings then were on Shamatha and Vipashyana meditation according to the Karma Kagyu tradition.

The teachings this year were the closure of the previous given teachings with the purpose of clearing away any doubt about the correct practice of meditation.

Rinpoches lucid teachings and precise answers were of great benefit to all who attended the course. Everybody enjoyed the relaxed and friendly way Rinpoche dealt with people.

The initiations into Drolkar (White Tara) and Dorje Sempa attracted Buddhists from all over Northern Europe. Everybody who participated in this Buddhist event was greatly inspired.

August 23rd Rinpoche continued his travel to perform other dharma activities in Denmark.