1st  Ārya Kshema Winter Dharma Gathering for Kagyu Nuns was held successfully from January 20, 2014 to February 2, 2014. Kun Kyong Charitable Trust sponsored the entire event.

After an opening ceremony led by His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa on January 20, there was eight days of teachings, classes, and debates from January 21 to 28. During this period, His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa taught twice daily on Gampopa’s Ornament of Liberation. The nuns also had daily classes on logic and debate every evening. On January 30, there was a Special Ritual for the Nuns’ Dharma to Flourish composed by His Holiness the Karmapa. On January 31, there was a Chöd Ritual “A String of Jewels” to celebrate the special connection women have with the great female master Machik Ladrön. February 1 featured the rituals of the Sixteen Arhats and Tara, and the Winter Dharma Gathering end successfully with a closing ceremony on February 2.

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