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Free The Karmapa

“We strongly support our spiritual master for his dharma teaching all over the world because all sentient beings needs His Holiness. Karmapa CHENNO.” *** “I oppose the unfair treatment of our spiritual leaders. I join in prayer on behalf of humanity and our continued growth in our spiritual awareness.”*** “The Gyalwang Karmapa is a great bodhisattva. The entire purpose of his life is to benefit others. Wherever he goes and whatever he does is for the service of others. Denying him the freedom to travel will limit his ability to help others. Is that wise? Of course not. Please allow the Karmapa to travel the world.”  ***  "Please let the embodiment of compassion inspire people in these complicated times!” *** “OM” *** “Please respect the human rights of the Karmapa and the wishes of his many followers!” *** “May the largest democracy in the world make a dignified gesture in support of human rights and freedom of travel.” *** “This world has a lot of troubles and a lot of confusions. We may want to slow down our exploitation on the nature and listen to the 'traditional' wisdoms; we may want to know how to get rid of the greed, hatred, and jealousy; we may want to learn how to love and be humble. HH 17th Karmapa is the embodiment of love and compassion, and wisdom.” ***  “Please let him be free.” *** “As a Muslim I have not vested interest in Buddhist teachers, but do believe that they have a very important contribution to make to our planet at this time and therefore support this cause. I would like to appeal to the Indian government to demonstrate their commitment to democracy and human rights and also how they plan to treat all minorities henceforth.” *** “Please provide freedom to H.H.Karmapa for the sake of this and next generation.” *** “I place my faith in your democratic system to let His Holiness goodness spread through the whole world.’ *** “Please allow His Holiness Karma XVII to travel to Europe because he is a respected person in my lineage - Kagyu. There will be so many people be grateful for his visit.” *** “Please.respect all wishes of His Holiness The17th Karmapa. He is of immeasurable importance for countless beings. Thank you.” *** “Please help the world to get more peaceful and HELP THE DHARMA.” *** “To listen H.H. Karmapa's teaching is inspiring treasure even for non Buddhist.” *** ”The 17th Karmapa is a human being with rights too! FREE THE KARMAPA!” *** “Give love, peace, compassion, kindness, freedom, wisdom a chance.” *** “Thank you’ *** "I have not yet had the opportunity to meet the new Karmapa as he has not yet been able to travel to Canada. I met and deeply respected his predecessor and previous incarnation, Karmapa the 16th and would very much love to have the opportunity to hear and see his Holiness the 17th Karmapa” *** “May all beings be happy.” *** “May we be able to benefit from H.H Karmapa's wisdom and presence, just as we benefited from; H.H Dalai Lama, Mahatma Ghandi, Mother Theresa, Jiddu Krishnamurti and many other great teachers that stayed in mother India.” ***  "I sign this petition as a Non- Buddhist, just for reasons of human rights.” *** “India, please don't deny HH the Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje his freedom any longer.” *** “Metta” *** “The Karmapa is a valuable teacher of peace for all people. Please allow him to travel so he can continue his work.” *** “Karmapa's free travel will benefit the whole world condition.” *** “Absolutely stunned that The 17th Karmapa has been denied the right to travel.” *** “H.H. The Karmapa is a leader like H.H. The Dalai Lama, whose sole aim is to promote world peace and benefit others. I urge you to free H.H. The Karmapa to travel as he wishes, as it serves also to profoundly benefit not only India, but also the entire world. Thank you.” *** “I saw HH the Karmapa on his U.S. tour in 2008. Many people benefit from seeing and hearing him. Please reconsider the ban on letting him travel. It can only benefit India by supporting such an important spiritual leader.” *** “The teachings of HH Karmapa will be of benefit to world, and his blessings will be of benefit to his disciples. It is imperative the he be allowed to carry out his role.” *** “Please support HH Ogyen Trinley Dorje to carry out his humanistic and spiritual work and responsibilities.” *** “His Holiness The Karmapa's trip in the world is for all new generation so thats way I would like to request not to postpone or cancel. Thanks.” *** “I deeply admire India's exemplary democracy. One of the principles of a free society is the freedom to travel and express one's ideas. I humbly request you to afford these freedoms to Orgyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Karmapa. He is one of my spiritual teachers, and I am looking forward to his return to the United States. Thank you so much for considering my comments.” *** “Karmapa Urgyen Thinley is an important spiritual inspiration for myself and others. I joyfully flew across North America to see him in Seattle Washington, USA two years ago. His Holiness expresses a wonderful quality of human warmth combined with humility. This is an example many people can benefit from. I trust the government of India will understand how important it is for HH Karmapa to travel freely.” *** “Please, let his Holiness Karmapa teach and spread the Dharma all around the world. He's a great and perfect soul: a precious gift for the whole Humanity. Thank you.” *** “I am here to request your government to free H H karmapa and let him travel oversea as he deserve. It is very sad that he has been control by indian government although Indian consider as one the greatest democracy in the world. Indian is already a super power and therefore no need to obey China. India shouldn't be control by China. I deeply thank Indian for giving shelter to H H Karmapa but still he is under house arrest. No freedom to travel. Please free him.” *** “I was in his presence back in 2005 and was impressed with his gentle nature and clarity. Our world needs more people like him to spread the word of these qualities.” *** “Please let this wonderful teacher travel. The teachings of Tibetan Buddhism are being suppressed everywhere, and there are many devotees here in the United States and Europe who are anxiously awaiting the teachings of this great religious leader. Thank you for your attention.” *** “How can that be???” *** “~ much love and gratitude ~” ***“Please, Free His Holiness the Karmapa!” *** “Please give His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa the civil right to travel freely as any other person. He must accomplish his teaching for the whole human race and the future of our small planet. Please reconsider your recent decisions.” *** “Please allow our Karmapa to visit us in person soon - thank you!” *** “It is a human right to have freedom of movement. Besides, his Holiness's teaching will benefit countless beings.” *** “May India in her wisdom help make the world a more peaceful place by giving HHKarmapa permission to travel freely around the world.” *** “Let fear rule no one.” *** “Please help ... It is so important for Tibetans and Buddhist world wide. Much Thanks. “ *** “Disappointing India.” *** “Please allow our beloved Karmapa to travel and teach throughout the world. Also, thank you for giving him and many other Tibetans refuge in your country. Cheers. “ *** “Please, please, free His Holiness , we need him for the good of all sentient beings.” *** “Please support the peaceful travels of HH the 17Karmapa to promote peace and compassion in the world.” *** “Freedom is a basic human right!” *** “Best wishes to His Holiness Karmapa, Ogyen Trinle Dorje, for unlimited liberty on mother earth, happiness, long live and good health.” *** “Immediate release from confinement in Sidbhari India. We request his right to travel freely outside of India be respected and supported.” *** “The Karmapa should be free to travel outside of India.” *** “Any one in the world who has a message of Divine Love should and will be allowed to spread that Message. Divine Love had always been the criteria for all true masters like Jesus, Krishna and the Buddha.” *** “It is definitely a very stupid thing for the Indian government to try to confine HH the 17th Karmapa and prevent him from teaching. HH is already beloved by so many in the world, and he has reached already such a great level of realization, that there will be no way to stop his growing popularity and influence. It is like wanting to stop flooding water with a dam of sand. I don't see the medium-long term interest of India in such a foolish attitude. And I am very sad and angry as many others.” *** “Free Ogyen Trinley Dorje - His Holiness The 17th Karmapa.” *** “His Holiness The Gyalwa Karmapa is a spiritual leader and teacher second only to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He needs to be physically free to travel, teach, and bless as many of us as possible with his presence.” *** “Karmapa Kheno.” *** “In this Kali Guna it is necessary to let religious freedom and wisdom to be spread all around the world. Karmapa is one of the wise Teachers able to bring hope and Bodhicitta.” *** “India will benefit from increased global goodwill if it allows the 17th Karmapa freedom of travel.” *** “Difficult to understand why somebody so peacefully like Karmapa can't obtain a visa ? What are theTRUE reasons?.” *** “Love and Peace for all the world.” *** “Do you hear your own people?” *** “live forever.” *** “love” ***“Freedom Seeker” *** “I pray that the Indian government will act with compassion.” *** “Releasing HH Karmapa will only bring good to many people all over the world including India.” *** “Allowing Karmapa Ogyen Trinle Dorje to travel countries outside of India, will foster the qualities of compassion, wisdom and respect for all beings worldwide. Please allow His Holiness Karmapa to travel and fulfill his spiritual duties.” *** “We were expecting his visit in Copenhagen and are so sorry that he wasn't allowed to travel. For the Dharma practitioners in the west, he means a lot to us!” *** “Please correct this injustice and release Orgyen Trinley Dorje.” *** “Dear Indian Government Sonia Gandhi; please listen to our heart calling: We need our beloved spiritual Guru- the H.H Karmapa. Globally ! Please give him freedom and respect the human rights! The world will thank you! “ *** “This is a very disappointing development from a country I admire and love.” *** “I am very disappointed with the Indian Government's decision on not granting permission to His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa for his European tour.” *** “Please allow His Holiness the Karmapa freedom to travel as he wishes. He is a world religious figure and we need to see him on a regular basis globally. Thank you.” ***“Please judge this fine young man by his words and actions not by the propaganda and prejudice that surrounds him.” *** “Lha gyalo!” *** “The Indian Government is acting more and more as a Strange Democracy. I believe Mohandas K. Gandhi would be ashamed of this Governmental attitude.The 17th Karmapa must be free to move abroad.” *** “This is a man of peace and peace you dont lock down. Wake up India all the people needs more people like him even u too!!” *** “Karmapa's confinement is mark against mankind.” *** “If the Dalai Lama is allowed to travel the world extensively / there is no difference as the Karmapa's status is nearly the same for his followers and practitioners of the Karma Kagyu Buddhists.” *** “I agree with this petition and believe the Karmapa should be allowed to travel to anywhere in the world.” *** “THIS BUDDHIST TEACHER IS A PROFOUND SPIRITUAL LEADER AND ADVOCATE OF HUMAN RIGHTS. PL[E]ASE ALLOW HIM TO TRAVEL FREELY. THANKYOU.“ *** “Please try to rise above the persecution and foster openness for the dharma by allowing HH The Karmapa to freely expound on it, everywhere.” *** “Karmapa's confinement is a stain on India.” *** “Please allow his holiness to travel and spread the dharma throughout the world.” *** “Please we Need to see Karmapa!” *** “H.H. The 17th Karmapa is a peace loving person, working for all sentient beings alike with compassion as is. Like all peace loving beings just must be done by releasing him to enjoy freedom just like any other decent human being. What is his crime???? If no crime can be found then freedom is the only acceptable condition. He has human rights just like any other. Please let him be free and live in peace and guide us all with his compassionate heart.” ***“Om Mani Peme Hung” *** "Please allow Karmapa to travel unhindered. We need his teachings.” *** “In the 21sd century His Holiness the KARMAPA is very important for the young generation people so therefore, I would like to request you not to cancel his trip in the world. Thanking you. “ *** “Nothing to fear here.” *** “We need to democracy////////???????” *** “Free The Karmapa. Karmapa Khyenno!!” *** “Karmapa is the one of important teacher in the world that why Indian Government help to His Holiness Karmapa.” *** “His Holiness the Gyalwang Karmapa is a great spiritual leader and he is a helpful person for all over the world and I think that India govt. will be help for his progress.” *** “I deep[ly] believe our India is one of the peace country and it helps to other country by peace. So I hope His Holiness the Karmapa also one of the great spiritual leader and he is a source of the peace, so please make free H.H.the Karmapa. “ *** “Please allow this important Buddhist teacher who has so much to share with the world for the benefit of all peoples, to travel unimpeded.” *** “Namaste Ji. Politics should not prohibit his Holiness Orgyen Trinley Dorje from traveling freely. This absurd tasteless detention fueled by an ambiguous claim should be handled by the lineage from within the lineage. His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama travels freely despite claims made by a current world power. Please reconsider the 17th Karmapa's ban, as he is 'Absolutely' no threat / Risk whatsoever. I'm a gravely disappointed, to say the least, that this problem has not yet been been resolved.” *** “It is a basic human right to have freedom to travel. There is no legal reason to prevent this for this esteemed spiritual leader. Please recognize his right to visit and teach freely.” *** “Free his holiness Karmapa, thanks from all.” *** “India is the land where countless great teachers from Buddha and Shankara to Gandhi and Osho have taught. Do not dishonor them by taking away the Karmapa's human rights. India is known as a place of religious pluralism and tolerance. Please do not depart from this long tradition and allow the Karmapa to visit his students through out the world.” *** “India has always stood for freedom. As someone who bears the noble name of Gandhi, I urge you to continue this tradition. Put yourself into the other person's shoes and consider how you would feel if you were to feel the impact of your intended actions. Then think again before you make a final decision. If you wouldn't like to experience what you are about to do to the other, then don't do it.” *** “Clearly there are political reasons why it is not easy to grant Orgyan Trinley Dorje his human rights but it is the duty of every true Indian to assist any genuine spiritual seeker or guide. By not granting Orgyen Trinley Dorje his freedom, far from helping people in their spiritual quest, far from assisting a genuine Guru in his task of helping his devotees, the Indian Government is hindering them. This is a question of religious duty.” *** “Grant My teacher travel to the US to teach and share his wisdom. May all beings be happy and at their ease. May all beings live in safety.” *** “I am in full agreement with the Petition Statement.” *** “I WISH HIM ALL THE BEST!” *** “For someone to flee from a dictatorship to a democracy in order to secure religious freedom, and face similar restrictions there, is very disturbing, and not at all what India stands for in the minds of free people around the world.” *** “His Holiness the XVII Karmapa is a world religious leader. He deserves better than to be treated as a political football.” ***“His Holiness Karmapa is a blessing for India and for the whole World ! He is a Peaceful man the same way the great Mahatma Gandhi was! Mahatma Gandhi would not prevent His Holiness Karmapa neither to go to Rumteck which is his Monastery, nor to travel abroad to bless people everywhere and I am sure that if any foreign country or forces had prevented Mahatma Gandhi to travel at his will, everyone in India would have raised to clam his rights to do so.” *** “I am a great admirer of Mother India.” *** “Please allow the Karmapa to travel and teach freely, to the benefit of all beings.” *** “Please do not keep the Karmapa's brilliance caged when at this very moment the world has much need of his love and compassion for all. And it had great need of OUR love and compassion for each other as beings who share this planet we call Earth." *** “Release & free Karmapa! Or we will refuse to visit India!!!” *** “I agree with this petition, it is unthinkable that such a man of goodness is detained in this manner. This is totally unfair and undemocratic - His Holiness the Karmapa is a Living Buddha and we ALL need Him to be travelling and Teaching so that this world may be a better place, a peaceful place! Give Him Freedom!” *** “If we need our world real peace sooooo, we must know that at 22 Karmapa is the one of young spiritual peace leader. Karmapa is the dharma teacher plzzzzz what 's going on in our world???????” *** “We look to India, birthplace of buddhadharma, to help this world-respected Buddhist teacher to travel and meet his disciples worldwide and to foster the teachings in their homeland of India too. His return to monastic seat at Rumtek monastery, Sikkim would bring a deep respect for the Indian government.” *** “I encourage India to show to the public that India is a diplomatic country. To let H.H. Karmapa visiting abroad freely so as to conduct his spiritual responsibility is one of the keys.” *** “Please Free His Holiness the Karmapa! We have to unite, not to divide” *** “Is India really that great country we think it to be when since 10 years H.H the Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje is held under house arrest? This is truly a disgrace. This is a person who does not engage in any political activity. India is a country the world knows as a beacon for religious freedom and expression, the Light of the World. It is time the world knows that there is also another face, one of repression. Free H.H. NOW.” *** “Karmapa chenno!” *** “I really think that student from abroad need to have our teacher.” *** “Please free Ogyen Trinley Dorje - His Holiness The 17th Karmapa” *** “I understand the pressures the Indian Government might be under, and hope it will find a way to live up to it's own standards on freedom of speech and travel. The Karmapa could be such a great advocate for India's hospitality!” *** “H.H. Orgyen Trinley Dorje Karmapa is one of the MOST IMPORTANT spiritual leaders of the world!” *** “Highly appreciated India who is the native land of BUDDHA don't forget your roll as a preserver and supporter of spiritual values!” *** “Please don't hinder, but support us in the possibility to be able to get teaching from our highest spiritual leader.” *** “Please grand him the human right.” *** “Time, money and effort should be spent on resolving important issues like poverty and terrorism, not on restricting HH Karmapa's freedom. He should be allowed to travel freely like HH Dalai Lama.” *** “Please allow His Holiness to travel for the benefit of the millions of people, especially Buddhists, around the world - we can all benefit greatly from His wisdom and mere presence in our countries. Thank you.” *** “Please Free HIM.... It will not harm anyone in this world.... Be a good human being.” *** “Please consider the human rights of Ogyen Trinley Dorge. As a democratic nation India must protect and support the rights of free expression, freedom to travel, and freedom to practice according to one's religious beliefs.” *** “His Holiness Orgyen Trinley Dorje Karmapa should be allowed to travel to Europe and elsewhere for the benefit of his devoted students and all sentient beings.” *** “The whole world needs the Karmapa's energy, his wisdom and compassion. Please let him fulfill his duty. Thank you dear India for allowing the Karmapa to come to maturity in your great country.” *** “The Karmapa must be free to create world peace! We need his inspiration and guidance. It was because of Karmapa's duty to teach his students around the world out of compassion that he left Tibet. Why should he take such risks, only to be treated like a criminal in India, as he was in China, and denied the right to do what he was born to do? Can you not respect the courage and commitment of this man to benefit all beings?” *** “Free Him.” *** “Moral courage is needed to do the right thing. Free in spirit is how we are born, treat this man as you would want to be treated. If he can help humans heal in spirit then he is desperately needed all over the world.” *** “Please allow His Holiness Karmapa to travel freely. He will prove to be a positive influence in the world.” *** “May all sentient beings enjoy the freedom without suffering.” *** “Having met him, I can assure you he is an honorable man.” *** “Please allow His Holiness to continue the world travels he began in America in 2008. We all miss him and want to be with him again, and many other people in other countries wish to meet with him for the first time. Please do not restrict His Holiness' dharma activity, as it benefits all the world... Karmapa khyenno!” *** “For there to be world peace and acknowledgement of the blessings of difference I support the freedom of the Karmapa.” *** Namaste and thank you, the government of India, for your kind welcoming of refugees. Thank you for all your efforts toward a better world, free of injustice and inequity. Please allow the Karmapa to perform as a treasure of the Dharma, just as Buddha's followers have spread the teachings to the world since the Budhha first spoke in the heart of India. Please consider this petition and take action to fulfill the Karmapa's wishes.” *** “Mrs. President let religion flow freely!” *** “Let it be!” *** “May all being be free from suffering and the cause of suffering.” *** “Please respect human right !!! Especially for a great master.” *** “To spread Dharma,and help the human beings who are suffering in this world. May harmony prevail in the world.” *** “Please, let His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje travel freely.” *** “For the benefit of all beings may the work of the Great Jewel flow freely through all times and in all direction. Please free our spiritual father.” *** “Many people all over Europe have been looking forward to Karmapa's visit” ***  “The Indian Government's treatment of His Holiness Karmapa has been shameful since his escape from Tibet. Perhaps the situation would be better for all concerned if he were permitted to immigrate to the US or Canada.” *** “Please, let's be reasonable.” *** “Let true wisdom light up the universe.” *** “HH the Karmapa has students all over the world and to deny him the ability to travel makes it difficult for his students to be in touch with him and to hear him teach. Please recognize the right of this great teacher to reach his students in other countries.” *** “Spiritual and personal freedom is the right of each human being on this planet. The state of India needs to help the Karmapa get the proper papers so that he is free to travel and live his own life. Thank you for your immediate action in this direction.” *** “You are respectfully implored to Free His Holiness the Karmapa!” *** “Karmapa Chenno!” *** “I want to see and meet my spiritual teacher to receive teachings and empowerments by him.” *** “H. H. Karmapa is an important spiritual leader. We are looking forward to his teachings. The Indian government will be appreciated worldwide if they allow him to travel freely.” *** “We would be very happy to have the honor to meet his Holiness the Karmapa. Many people have been longing to see him since many years, not having the opportunity to travel to India. In particular I am concerned about our eldest. A few very closed friends of my have reached either a very high age or are even one is dying of cancer. She is a very delicated Buddhist none and as I know there is nothing more she wished for than to have the opportunity to meet his Holiness the Karmapa.” *** “To an opinion answers an intention.” *** “Free the Karmapa, NoW!” ***  “We enjoyed us so much as we would see his Holliness de Gyalwang KARMAPA in France ! We hope he will come soon because INDIA is too far for us and we cannot go and see him...I would ask the Indian people to please respect the actions and important work of this good man, a man of faith, not violence, a teacher, an environmentalist. We need to honour these people.” *** “May we all pray for Karmapa be free to carry out buddha activity and to benefit all sentient beings worldwide.” *** “Many of us are praying to receive teachings from His Holiness the Karmapa. Please let him travel.” *** “For the benefit of all sentient beings, please allow His Holiness to travel unimpeded. Thank you.” *** “This world needs kindness and compassion so badly. Please let him help the world.” *** “You couldn't do anything better than this. Blessings come from helping those who wish to benefit beings and nothing else such as Karmapa. Thank You.” *** “Freedom - is the course of God!” *** “HH Karmapa is a recognized global spiritual leader, holder of the most ancient lineage of reincarnated masters in Tibet. He has been held in two small rooms at Gyuto Monastery for the past ten years. It is shameful for India and for exiled Tibetans that he has been mistreated and disrespected. He does not have his own shrineroom nor is he in his own lineage monastery. This disgraceful abuse is a violation of human rights.” *** “To the benefit of all sentient beings!” *** “As a practitioner of the Karma Kagyu sect, I was extremely thankful when His Holiness Karmapa was given permission to visit and teach in the USA. This gave not only myself but other followers a chance to experience his presences and teachings first hand and allow him to connect with his followers. While I do recognize the implications his travels have on the Indian-Chinese bilateral relationships, I feel it is of great importance to the Buddhist Community to allow His Holiness to travel.” *** “For the universal peace.” *** “Confinement without charge is not right.” *** “Please allow this man to travel, he is so very important to so many people. If you have any consideration for the future you will respond by positive actions.” *** “There is only love and understanding.” *** “I am not angry, but saddened. For I understand we are all connected.” *** “We are all in this together, we need to be free.” *** “Please realize that people around the world care very deeply about the confinement of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.” *** “His speech is free, his mind is free, he just need his body free =).”

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