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The Black Crown is an attribute of the Karmapas which signifies the power to help all beings. The female Buddhas bestowed this energy field on Karmapa at his enlightenment several thousand years ago. It is constantly above his head. The replica shown at ceremonies has the power to open the subconscious of those present and permits the Karmapa to exchange his limitless space-awareness for beings' inhibitions and pain. It is a means for gaining liberation through seeing which only a Karmapa can use. |