To realise the precious teachings of the Buddha
Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre was established in 1981 by
His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa to realise the precious teachings of Buddha in Singapore. Since then, through various programmes such like classes, meditation, teachings, practices and many more, the Centre has benefited many people.
Our Vision
With pure compassion, let us continue to pass down the lamp of wisdom that illuminates and brings great benefit to the world, so that our future generations would enjoy boundless blessings.
Kagyud Lineage
“Ka” means oral transmission, the unsurpassable words of the Buddha or the teachings personally transmitted by the Buddha. “Gyud” means the unbroken transmitted lineage. The Kagyud lineage directly originated from Buddha Vajradhara (Dorje Chang) who is inseparable from Buddha Shakyamuni. It is a precious Dharma lineage that can lead one to attain Buddhahood.
Tibetan Buddhism
Vajrayana Buddhism is a multifaceted system of Buddhist thought and practice which evolved over several centuries. The Sanskrit term “vajra” denotes the thunderbolt, a legendary weapon and divine attribute that was made from an indestructible substance and which could therefore pierce and penetrate any obscuration. “Yana” means vehicle in Sanskrit