Karma Tashi Ling Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society
The Karma Tashi Ling Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society (Business Registration Number: 887371862RR0001) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism within the Karma Kagyu tradition. It operates under the spiritual guidance of the Very Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, a prominent master in the Kagyu lineage. The society focuses on preserving and disseminating teachings rooted in the Karma Kagyu school, emphasizing meditation, philosophical study, and ritual practices aligned with Vajrayana Buddhism.

History and Purpose

Founded to advance Buddhist principles in the Tibetan Karma Kagyu tradition, the society aims to make these teachings accessible to practitioners in Canada. Its activities include meditation sessions, study groups, and retreats centered on core Kagyu practices such as mahamudra (a meditation system emphasizing the direct recognition of mind’s nature) and tathāgatagarbha (Buddha-nature) philosophy. The organization participates in the broader Rimé movement, which promotes non-sectarian dialogue among Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Teachings and Practices

The society’s curriculum incorporates:

• Mahamudra: Techniques for realizing the inseparability of clarity and emptiness in meditation[^5].
• Yogacara and Madhyamaka: Philosophical frameworks analyzing perception and emptiness[^3].
• Chakrasamvara Tantra: Esoteric practices focusing on deity yoga and energy transformation[^3].

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche’s teachings often integrate Shentong (empty-of-other) philosophy, a view debated within the Karma Kagyu school. While some lineage figures historically critiqued Shentong as aligning more with Yogacara than Madhyamaka, modern masters like Thrangu Rinpoche advocate its compatibility with Kagyu meditation systems[^3][^5].

Organizational Structure

As a registered Canadian charity, the society adheres to nonprofit governance standards, channeling resources toward educational programs, translation projects, and community events. It collaborates with global Kagyu institutions to support monastic education and preserve Tibetan Buddhist heritage.

[^3]: Karma Kagyu teachings include philosophical debates on Shentong and Madhyamaka (Wikipedia).
[^5]: Historical emphasis on mahamudra and tathāgatagarbha in Karma Kagyu practice (Ocean Chronicle Project).

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[1] https://karmatashiling.ca/support-karma-tashi-ling/ [2] https://karmatashiling.ca/about/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma_Kagyu [4] https://kagyuoffice.org/kagyu-lineage/ [5] https://ocean.chronicleproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/The-Historical-and-Theoretical-Background-from-The-History-of-the-Sixteen-Karmapas-of-Tibet.pdf