Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche addresses His Holiness Karmapa at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Two monks play Tibetan instruments at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Paramount Theatre before His Holiness Karmapa's teaching, May 31, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa teaching at Paramount Theatre in Seattle, May 31, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Patrick Sweeney makes an offering to His Holiness Karmapa at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at a private reception in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche offers a mandala to His Holiness Karmapa at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
A young Tibetan audience member waiting to see His Holiness Karmapa. May 30th, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Nalanda West, Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa's welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: Gregg Rock. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Sang Nyak Rinpoche at His Holiness Karmapa's welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: Gregg Rock. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa contemplates his first sip of Starbucks coffee at the welcoming ceremony in Seattle, May 29, 2008. Photographer: Gregg Rock. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa enjoys a Seattle boat ride. May 30th, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at Nalanda West in Seattle, May 30, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at Seattle's Space Needle, May 30, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche presents an appreciation gift to Stuart Horn, co-chair of the Western regional coordinating committee for Karmapa's U.S. visit. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at the helm of a boat, May 30, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche delivers opening remarks before His Holiness Karmapa's teaching at Paramount Theatre in Seattle, May 31, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa addresses members of the West coast organizing sanghas for the U.S. visit at Seattle's Paramount Theatre, May 31, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at Nalanda West in Seattle, May 31, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Diane Biray Gregorio addressing His Holiness Karmapa during the farewell ceremony at Nalanda West in Seattle, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa bestowing the Avalokiteshvara Empowerment in Seattle, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Audience members at the Seattle farewell ceremony for His Holiness Karmapa at Nalanda West, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche at Nalanda West in Seattle, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa at Nalanda West in Seattle, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa teaching at Paramount Theatre in Seattle, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
His Holiness Karmapa enjoys a sunny day in Seattle. May 30th, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche presents a gift to His Holiness Karmapa during the farewell ceremony at Nalanda West in Seattle, June 1, 2008. Photographer: James Gritz. Copyright 2008 by Karmapa Foundation.
