His Holiness Karmapa on Nepal’s Sacred Significance His Holiness Karmapa beautifully reminds us of Nepal’s profound importance as a sacred land for Buddhism. This blessed country is the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini, home to countless holy sites, and a sanctuary where the Dharma has flourished for centuries. Nepal holds a special place in the hearts of Buddhist practitioners around the world - a land where enlightened masters have practiced, taught, and attained realization. We are fortun