New Karma Kagyu Center Planned for the California Central Coast

The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje has announced his intention to establish a main center for the Karma Kagyu Lineage in the United States. The Center will be built in San Luis Obispo County, California, which is known for its beautiful rolling hills and oak woodlands. The Karmapa considers this Center to be of great importance and through its activities believes it will contribute to the peace, prosperity and well-being of the American people. The Karmapa foresees many different groups coming together there to work for the benefit of all beings.  Siddhartha Foundation International is proud to support this project.

The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje is the head of the 900 year-old Karma Kagyu Lineage, one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The 17th Karmapa’s main residence is in Kalimpong, India and his European headquarters is located in Central France. Over 650 meditation centers in more than 50 countries operate under the spiritual guidance of the 17th Karmapa Thaye Dorje. Each year thousands of people are touched by the Karmapa’s wisdom and compassion as he travels throughout the world teaching the Dharma and meeting with spiritual leaders and state dignitaries.