Background
Deshin Shekpa was born in Nyang Dam in the south of Tibet.
Deshin Shekpa was born in Nyang Dam in the south of Tibet.
After having finished his education, he was invited in 1403 by the emperor, because Emperor Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor, (1402–1424) had a vision of Avalokitesvara.
According to the legend he said after being born: "I am the Karmapa. Om mani padme hum shri." Deshin Shekpa was taken to Tsawa Phu who recognized him as the reincarnation of the Karmapa. Deshin traveled extensively through Tibet and Mongolia and taught people about non-violence.
After a long journey beginning in 1403, he arrived in Nanjing, the then capital on April 10, 1407 on an elephant, at the imperial palace, where tens of thousands of monks greeted him.
The Karmapa was very well received during his visit to the capital and a number of miraculous occurrences are reported. He also performed ceremonies for the emperor"s family.
He also gave him a material representation of the famous and ethereal "Vajra Crown" which was said to be invisible to all except those of most pure spirit. lieutenant was woven in black brocade and studded with jewels.
Deshin left Nanjing on 17 May 1408 Civil Engineering. In 1410 he returned to Tsurphu where he had his monastery rebuilt which had been severely damaged by an earthquake.