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| − | The [[Black Crown]] ([[Tibetan]]: {{BigTibetan|ཞྭ་ནག་}}, Wylie: Zhwa-nag) is an important [[symbol]] of the [[Karmapa]], the [[Lama]] that heads the [[Kagyu]] school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. The {{Wiki|crown}} {{Wiki|signifies}} his [[Power]] to {{Wiki|benefit}} all [[Sentient beings]]. A corresponding {{Wiki|crown}}, the Red {{Wiki|Crown}}, is worn by the [[Shamarpa]]. The [[Tai Situpa]] and the [[Goshir Gyaltsab]] also wear red crowns. | |
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| − | Legend tells that in a previous [[eon]], in a former [[Life]] as an accomplished [[yogi]], the [[Karmapa]] attained the eighth level or [[Bhumi]] of the [[bodhisattvas]]. At this [[time]], 100,000 [[Dakinis]] ({{Wiki|female}} [[Buddhas]]) [[manifested]] their [[Hair]] as a {{Wiki|crown}}, and [[offered]] it to the [[Karmapa]] as a [[symbol]] of his [[accomplishment]].
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| − | [[Dusum Khyenpa]], the [[1st Karmapa]], was regarded as an [[emanation]] of that [[yogi]] and his appearance was predicted by the [[historical Buddha]] [[Shakyamuni]] in the [[Samadhiraja Sutra]]:
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| − | ==Origin==
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| − | The [[Karmapas]] were [[traditionally]] the [[teachers]] of the successive {{Wiki|Ming Dynasty}} {{Wiki|Emperors}} of [[China]]. When the [[5th Karmapa]], [[Dezhin Shegpa]], met the {{Wiki|Chinese}} [[Emperor]] Yung Lo, the [[Emperor]], through his devotion and [[spiritual]] [[realization]], was able to {{Wiki|perceive}} [[Karmapa]] in the [[Sambhogakaya]] [[form]] of [[Vajradhara]] (Tib. [[Dorje Chang]]), wearing a [[black crown]] on his {{Wiki|head}}. The [[Karmapa]] explained to the [[Emperor]] that he could see the '[[Vajra]] {{Wiki|Crown}}', the [[Power]]-field of [[Wisdom]]-[[energy]] that always stays above the [[Karmapa]]'s {{Wiki|head}}. The [[emperor]] [[offered]] to have a [[physical]] replica made so that others could receive its [[Blessing]].
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| − | A {{Wiki|crown}} encrusted with [[precious]] stones and topped by a huge ruby was commissioned, and using this, the [[5th Karmapa]] started the [[tradition]] of the [[Black Crown]] {{Wiki|Ceremony}} which was performed by successive [[Karmapa]] [[incarnations]] up to the [[time]] of the [[16th Karmapa]], [[Rangjung Rigpe Dorje]].
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| − | =={{Wiki|Ceremony}}==
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| − | In preparation for the {{Wiki|ceremony}} the [[Karmapa]] [[meditates]] to become inseparable with [[Chenrezig]], The [[Buddha]] of [[Compassion]]. A [[mandala offering]] is made, followed by the seven branch [[prayer]]. This is to accumulate good [[impressions]] for the {{Wiki|ceremony}} that ensues. The [[Karmapa]] then places the {{Wiki|crown}} on his {{Wiki|head}} while reciting the [[mantra]] 'Om Mani Peme Hung', transmitting [[blessings]] to each participant in the {{Wiki|ceremony}} to the extent that they are capable of receiving them. It is said that by merely [[seeing]] of the [[Black Crown]] during the {{Wiki|ceremony}}, one will become the first [[Bhumi]] [[Bodhisattva]] within three lifespans. This is one of the key [[reasons]] why the [[Black Crown]] is so important to [[Kagyu]] [[lineage]].
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| − | ==Recent developments==
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| − | In the early 1960s, the [[16th Karmapa]] brought the [[Black Crown]] and other valuable [[relics]] of the [[Kagyu]] [[lineage]] to [[Rumtek]] [[monastery]] in [[Sikkim]]. They remained there in safekeeping until 1993 following the [[16th Karmapa]]’s [[Death]]. The ensuing split in his [[lineage]] [[caused]] a conflict at the [[monastery]] between supporters of the two rival claimants for the title of [[Karmapa]]. Since that [[time]], it is said that many valuable items have disappeared from the cloister. On July 5, 2004, the [[Indian]] [[Supreme]] Court delivered a final [[Judgement]] to grant [[Rumtek]] [[monastery]] to the [[Karmapa]] Charitable [[Trust]], principal supporters of Thaye [[Dorje]], one of the rival candidates for the title of [[17th Karmapa]]. Since then an inventory of valuables is {{Wiki|being}} prepared. The location and integrity of the [[Black Crown]] is currently unknown.
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