The third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje

Buddhist tradition asserts that the third Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje, materialized on the moon in the guise of a visible image on the evening of his transition, denoting his exceptional spiritual attainment and bequeathing a profound legacy to his followers; this narrative is integral to the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

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