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Introduction to the controversy about Karmapas

A few historical points

1959 : Karmapa flees to India

Difficulties in 16^th Karmapa's times

Years 1980 Through 1990

Events beginning 1992

Events during May and June 1992

Propaganda campaign

Orgyen Trinley, Situ Rinpoche's Karmapa

Events during November and December 1992 in Rumtek

Some information about Sikkim

Year 1993 - situation deteriorates in Rumtek

Recognizing the 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje

Controversy: opposing viewpoints

Relationship between Shamar Rinpoche and Dalaï Lama

A quick glance at events from years 1995 to 1999

Chronology of Events

Bibliography and data sources

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