H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa
Performing The Black Crown Ceremony 
Swayambhu, Nepal 1976.
The Seven-Branch Prayer:
1. Homage and prostration
to the Gyalwa Karmapa as Chenresig
2. Physical, verbal and mental offerings are made
3. Former mistakes and impurities are regretted and purified
4. The enlightened activity of Chenresig is praised
5. The Karmapa as Chenresig is requested
to turn the wheel of dharma for all beings
6. And to remain in the world to help beings
7. The goodness of these six acts is dedicated
to the welfare of all beings
