He did give several empowerments on his first visit. I attended a Medicine Buddha empowerment. Also, on this visit he gave a talk to the Tibetan community in Washington DC after visiting with an official at the State Department.I don't believe he gave any empowerments in the US, in his prior trips, in fact. (?)
Karmapa awarded honorary PhD
Re: Karmapa awarded honorary PhD
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