His laugh makes the room shake. His stare shakes your bones. He reminds me a great deal of what I imagine the 16th Karmapa would have been like in person. Like a teddy bear, warm and snuggly, but also your greatest teacher who, with one look, could set your ego back several thousands lifetimes in one fell swoop. He teaches in English, even though he speaks with difficulty and has a perfectly good translator on stage - because he knows that we all feel so much connection with him when he does so. He gives and gives. He is also just a simple man, devoting his life to the teachings of the Buddha and to his undying, endless service to the Karmapa. This is perhaps the most impressive of all. The power that he brings to this lineage, to this world is endless. When Rinpoche arrives, he brings the power all by himself.
