This person IS NOT Karmapa!!!!! This person was "recognized" by Chinese Govterment -destroyers of Tibet!Thaye Dorje ,who was recognized by the 16th Karmapa is real Karmapa!

Mark, Jerusalem, Israel

"Asked about the rival Karmapa, Ugyen Trinley Dorje said that “one person is appearing at a time, who is the reincarnation of the previous Karmapa.”
He added, “Being its current incarnation, as I am, it is my greatest responsibility” to embody the succession."

Dechen Lhamo, New Market, United States

due to a controversy the identity of the current 17th Karmapa is actively disputed. There are two claimants - Ogyen Trinley and Thaye Dorje - however, the majority of the main Karma Kagyu lamas, the Dalai Lama, and the Tibetans, inside and outside of Tibet, have supported Ogyen Trinley.

Dechen Lhamo, New Market, United States

Guys, relax,
it looks like Gelugpas just want to have their own pocket Karmapa - as they always did. Maybe they should introduce new title in Gelug hierarchy - Dalai-Karmapa :)

As Kagyu however, I'd follow Kagyu Karmapa - Thaye Dorje, found by Shamarpa. It has been Shamarpa's job for centuries

Boris, New York, NY

This is crazy! During the day "Times" was changing the photo of 17 Karmapa! Morning there was Thaye Dorje - inkarnation recognizet by Shamarpa (student of 16 Karmapa), now there is "Chinese" Karmapa. If Dalajlama thinks about succesion of "chinese" one its not very good news for buddist world.

Jarosław, Warszawa, Poland

The real Karmapa is the man whose photo was still removed, Thaje Dorje. This man on the new photo was recognized under an influence of Chinese government and by mistake approved by Dalailama. It would be very sad if this false man would be a regent.
Jiri, Prague

Jiri Lebeda, Prague, Czech Republic

why are you guys talking without any clear information. I am tibetan and i will tell you this is real Karmapa who will be regent incase if needed. This is Tibetan cause and this Karmapa has all those qualities which can unify all Tibetan under his influences. I know there is another selection.

tenzin, seattle,

Does every westerner know that in history, each of these 14 Dalai Lamas mush get the final decisive approval from the central government of China before he stepped up. This is the so-called 'gold bottle sortition' rule.

Ran, York, UK

The new pic is of the Chinese and Tibetan governments' politically appointed Karmapa. The previous pic was the Karma Kagyu Karmapa, who was recognized in the traditional manner and approved by the Karmapa Charitable Trust, who were the legal guardians in India of the 16th Karmapa's estate.

christoph, Seattle,

Good
no you have the right pic

michael lee, london,

This is a real photo, but wrong fellow. This man was recognized by influence of Chinese government and by mistake approved by Dalailama. The real Karmapa is a man on the photo which was removed on 24th November.

Milan, Prague, Czech Republic

This is another Lama who is called Karmapa, but not the one that is being cultivated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Sumac, Amherst, USA

There are actually TWO Karmapas, one recognized by the Chinese Govt & the Dalai Lama & another one, Thaye Dorje ,who was recognized by the 16th Karmapa. Will the real Karmapa please stand up!

marila, Albuquerque, United States

The lama in the pic is NOT Gyalwa Karmapa

Michael Lee, london,

What better possible choice! The Kamapa Lama to succeed him! The Kamapa is the Buddhist Obama! He has travelled widely and widely respected.

San Ying, Montreal, Canada

Yes, I like this guy. He is really handsome.

Fabio C, London, UK

cool

d, london,