The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1974 performing a Black Crown Ceremony in California 
The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1974 performing a Black Crown Ceremony in California. The Karmapas are often referred to as "holders of the Black Crown"; this ceremony is regarded as a manifestation of enlightened activity. This photograph is from the holdings of the Shambhala Archives. The photographer is unknown, and duplication is by written permission only. 
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1977
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa with Kalu Rinpoche, Jamgon Rinpoche, and others.
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa with Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1974
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa with friend in 1974
The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1974 performing a Black Crown Ceremony in California
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1974 
The 16th Gyalwa Karmapa with Trungpa Rinpoche and the Vajra Regent Osel Tendzin. in 1974
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1974
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa in 1974
His Holiness Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa at a petstore in 1974
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