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  • It´s not about religious persecution.AI dismissed those claims 1998.

    It´s an old dispute within Gelug school.

  • Perhaps it is my own misguided bias, but this whole controversy seems like non-sense to me. I would suggest people just read, study, and practice the most ancient teachings of the Buddha in the Pali nikayas. It's full of direct teaching about the dhamma and not getting all caught up in deity worship, rituals, and doctrinal belief. its some times a challenge to see any of Tibetan Buddhism as "Buddhism" at all. What spiritual distractions.... 

  • @video108video I agree. I'm new to buddhism (2009) so I don't understand praying to deity and many of the rituals make no sense to me. I left the christian religion because it makes no sense to me to worship or pray to something or someone that I cannot prove the existence of. I started studying buddhism because the teaching of Buddha bring me inner peace, happiness, and have literally changed my life for the better. I've discovered a deity isn't needed to achieve those things

  • I used to follow this devil. I spoke the truth about his evil nature on this supposedly unbiased website. I was deleted. Shugdenpa's fall into many categories: Ignorant Westernerns, Fake Lamas,Chinese Communist Agents, and Tibetans both ignorant and money hungry. I laugh at the Lamas who betray Tibet for a quick buck or should I say Yuan.

  • There are very few Shugden practitioners among Tibetans

    Dorje Shugden is about Gelug sectarianism, the majority of the Gelugpas are non-sectarians.Tibetan Buddhism (five schools) is non-sectarian.

    The split in Gelug school 1996 was inevitable.

  • watch?v=OdfXiBuTgwI

  • the TRUTH about Dorje Shugden is this:

    He is NOT an evil spirit, and proof is in this:

    the unmistaken incarnation of TULKU DRAKPA GYELTSEN (the "last" incarnation of his lineage before he arose as Dorje Shugden) is BACK among us.

    see the full story about his return in the world: dorjeshugden (d ot) com

  • can an enlightened being decide to suddenly turn bad? Not possible. If it is possible, then there will be no reason to follow the path of Shakyamuni.

  • Even HH Trijang Rinpoche in his previous incarnation has predicted that there will come a time when Dalai Lama and DS may seem to be in conflict, but he advised us then not to take sides or speak badly about either side as the truth will arise and become clear soon after.

  • @TheRedNiece may all the conflict subside, the persecutions stop as we exhaust our negative karma. I do not see it as anyone's fault but the sufferings from outside...

  • @TheRedNiece i do hope so..but what i know for sure is we can never go wrong by keeping equanimity, and not to accuse.

  • The TRUTH about DorjeShugden is that he is an enlightened being, an emanation of the wisdom buddha Manjushri. And the truth of goodness and enlightened will always prevail, so whatever is being said now, don't be disheartened. Just look at what DS lamas are doing for dharma and the world right now - they are making the truth of Dorje Shugden shine, which is compassion and wisdom

  • I pray that all those involve in the DS movie or anyone creating awareness on DS live long, may their obstacles be eliminated and their goals be achieved swiftly for the benefit of all sentient beings!

    Yes I am a fan already!

  • @dragonthunder2010 thanks for signing up as a fan - we need all the support we can get. the aim of the movie is not to criticise anyone and not be political but present Dorje Shugden as objectively as we can. I really hope it comes out how the producers of the movie envisaged it.

  • In Tibetan Buddhism, keeping Guru samaya is most important for spiritual growth. DL gives instructions to practitioners to stop practicing a deity which has been propitiated for 300 plus years. To the point that monasteries split, families separated.

  • This deity, Dorje Shugden is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa they are the same person performing different functions. Many Dorje Shugden sadhanas state that Dorje Shugden is the embodiment of the Guru, Yidam, and Protector, where Guru refers specifically to Lama Tsongkhapa.

    Thus, many cannot accept what Dalai Lama is saying about DS n when there are so many evidence pointing to DS's enlightened nature.

  • Do you know that there is a movie on King Dorje Shugden!!!

    Check dorjeshugden movie (dot) com (fwd slash) storyboard (dot) html

    I wonder when it will be finish... i can't wait! We should give them our support and write to them. We want this movie very much!! It will change the way the world perceives Dorje Shugden, shut a lot of ppl up and new ppl will get to know more abt Dorje Shugden and the benefits of practicing.

    Does anyone know when it completes???

  • @dragonthunder2010 thank you for your interest in the Dorje Shugden movie. They are still in the preliminary stages of producing the movie so it will be awhile yet. I'm the admin of the facebook page for the movie so do become and fan to get updated!

  • @wisdombeing How wonderful! I rejoice in all your work and the production team creating this meritorious deed. May the truth about Dorje Shugden be revealed to the world and may we all one day be able to freely practice Dorje Shugden without any political and religious discrimination from anyone.

  • i think it is definitely important to do your own research and find out about Dorje Shugden - who he is, his practice, the great Buddhist practitioners who have worshipped him.

    This is very important to understand what this whole issue is about and to see for yourself whether all the claims against this practice are legitimate or not.

  • I find strength and great info to help me through this chaotic situation at dorjeshugden (dot) com. An ideal site for the new, learning, learned practitioners.

  • Choose to trust in your root Guru. Choose what is right for you in your heart.

    Don't give up because of political dramas. This is samsara, and politics will never end.

    Have faith in both the Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden for they are no ordinary beings. Find the middle part and be strong while we ride through this storm, for it ends with a rainbow.

  • It is Kache Marpo who mentioned through an oracle that Dalai Lama is perhaps the only one who could bring Dorje Shugden to a global level. And the Dalai Lama has just done so with the Ban!

    It is said that Dorje Shugden to be stronger and more beneficial as the world degenerates.

    As materialism increases so will depression and mind problems. And Dorje Shugden being an Enlightened Dharma Protector, emanation of the wisdom Buddha Manjushri will be necessary to help many sentient beings.

  • Is it the Dalai Lama vs Dorje Shugden or Dorje Shugden and the Dalai Lama?

    Outwardly we ordinary people may see that there seems to be two sides, but who knows inwardly and secretly that the Dalai Lama is probably working hand in hand with Dorje Shugden to bring his name and create a hype of information on this Dharma protector.

  • Try also serpommonastery(dot)org

  • This Dorje Shugden website is truly amazing with all its information and writeups. I can see that it has become the definitive news portal for what is happening in the world of the Dorje Shugden practitioners and all that is happening in the Tibetan world.

  • @closerelative well said. I agree - many good resources, and more importantly, VERY BALANCED VIEW which doesn't stuff politics down ur throat!

    I also like the forum on that website which gives good opportunity to ask questions and learn in a conducive and very friendly environment. Excellent place for getting insider news and views on the DS issue also.

  • What a great leader. He welcomed all the shunned practioners. Great compassion at work. We must have more leaders like him.

  • Further to what Closerelative said, I read the excellent article on dorjeshugden -dot-com on how HH Penor Rinpoche, a Nyingma leader, opened his monastery to the DS practitioners who were shunned in the Tibetan refugee camps. Go read!! Fascinating. How can DS be sectarian if such a high Nyingma Lama would assist. May HH Penor Rinpoche incarnate quickly and benefit more beings.

  • @wisdombeing Thank you very much for sharing this information. It is not true that DS is sectarian. It is impossible that the authority in Nyingma- HH Penor Rinpoche be encouraging these 'sectarian' monk?

  • Yes, I love the two recent stories of the humble High Nyingma Lama Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche accepting the photo of Panchen Rinpoche and the incredible generosity of Penor Rinpoche. They truly touch and inspire others with their great acts of compassion and generosity.

  • This is another great examples of how great masters do not really "divide" or are sectarian. I think we can all learn from them!

  • can't go wrong if the motivation is to bring harmony. isn't dharma about harmony...

  • Why don´t you people go to HHdiamond´s channel. Dorje Chang Buddha III is chinese, she/he lives in San Fransisco.

    I have problems with that channel. I don´t read chinese....

  • Thanks but I don't read Chinese either!

  • i'd like to think that HH DL is a master marketing mind -- making DS well known all over the world!

  • Yes, Dorje Shugden's time is at hand. What the Dalai Lama is doing is merely spreading him bigger and wider in the world. This ban will soon be a thing of the past and many will see the Dalai Lama's plan come to fruition within our very lifetimes. How beneficial and compassionate these beings are! I have realised this through the dorjeshugden website.

  • @closerelative already you can see so many DS monasteries & centres flourishing around the world, like shar gaden, serpom & many international Dharma centres.

    I believe it will be a whole new generation of lamas and practitioners that will make DS lineage, the practices & teachings grow everywhere... by their compassionate, tenacious example and sincerely practice, they will outnumber the people who are against DS.

  • @closerelative AND BTW, do check out the website of the people who host this channel. There are many great examples, writeups, articles, photos of these incredible lamas who are DS practitioners - read how much they have contributed to the growth of Dharma and how they are introducing millions of people to practice.

    It's v inspiring to read their biographies, how they dedicated their whole lives to Dharma, no matter how difficult things became for them

  • @closerelative oops just in case it wasn't clear, the website is on dorjeshugden - dot - com

  • Events like opening of Shar Ganden and proclamation of DS Practice by more high lamas could be an indication that the cleansing period is coming to an end. If we continue the stable efforts to practice Dharma sincerely and let more people know the benefits of DS, the time of our Great King will come quickly and we will have the good karma to see more people embrace him and practice Dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings.

  • When something very beneficial is to happen, many obstacles also arise. Perhaps all the drama and controversy that is happening is a form of cleansing of obstacles. Once all these obstacles are overcome, DS practice will flourish swiftly and smoothly. In the effort of overcoming these obstacles, sincere Dharma practitioners also get the chance to develop, stabilize and strengthen their minds so that they will contribute to the growth of Dharma.

  • How can Dorje Shugden be a threat to HHDL? In all trances by the oracles, never once has there been an unkind word or remark against HH. What does that tell us? How could he harm HH or any practitioner?

  • Dorje Shugden is really a new kid on the block of Protectors but it already making waves with the controversy. This is usually the case for a new practice or deity because the current problems reflect how immensely beneficial his practice will be in the future when it becomes mainstream.

  • If everyone gives up the practice, who would be at a loss? Would HHDL be blamed for putting an end to the practice? Would Tibet be lost forever? Would the Buddhist community be split? Which would be the greater loss?

  • I love Dorje Shugden. Although facing obstacles and being put down by many, DS still shows his compassion by helping many and not taking revenge. He must be a saint!!!

  • @kokoliam59  -- He's a Buddha with a huge heart of compassion!

  • the real TRUTH about dorje shugden is all about Dharma actually.

    Because dorje shugden and his practice has existed far before any of this politicking. Then and now, the truth of his practice is embodied and reflected by the practitioners who show his true enlightened qualities - kindness, compassion and wisdom. Just look at all the DS lamas and study their histories, lineages, works - they are very successful in bringing Dharma to the world and their works are 100% Dharmic.

  • Dorje Shugden followers are trying their level best to tell the world that there is nothing wrong / evil in this worship. How can that be? Dorje Shugden is not a spirit. He is the synthesis of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Whenever the oracle takes trance of Dorje Shugden, he never speaks unkindly of HHDL. In fact, the audience are advised to with-hold criticisms.

  • This is definitely the definitive website on Dorje Shugden on the Internet. I like the numerous news coverage that are current, non-biased and they are very well written. Did you guys see the latest on the Dalai Lama that he has just met up with President Obama! This website is the only of its kind on the Internet right now.

  • I like dorjeshugden[dot]com as well. It's non-biased information and content is really a breeze of fresh air compared to many that are either totally pro or totally against.

  • I think the spies thing only applies if you are Tibetan. Dorje Shugden is a Buddha and he's Manjushri. One of his seat is Wu Tai Shan in China, so Dorje Shugden has close affinity with the Chinese. Which is more important? "Free Tibet" or a protector practice that will help people to practice & learn Je Tsongkhapa's tradition? I vote Je Tsongkhapa!

  • Many people have been hurt by DL's ban over a practice which has been held so dearly for over 350 years. HH Trijang Rinpoche (previous incarnation) has even written a volume of who Dorje Shugden is and told us that DL and DS will be at odds. However, practitioners are to be steadfast and not say anything bad towards DL. It is difficult because we are human beings with emotions and will react to what we observe. I do sincerely hope the ban will be lifted and practitioners can practice freely.

  • I don't see in my sadhana anywhere written to teach me to be a CHINESE SPY except be a sincere practitioner, have clean Guru Samaya, be kind etc.

  • @TheDharmaKnight this is so funny! Yes, also, there is nothing in my sadhana that tells me to be rude to the dalai lama and protest against him. So why is it that people always automatically equate DS practitioners = chinese spy or bash the dalai lama? perhaps there's another equation that DS practitioners = wish to practice Dharma, full stop

  • Dharmapala Dorje Shugden is an emanation of Lord Manjushri, embodiment of the wisdom of all Buddhas who protects the fully complete Gelugpa Teachings, spreading them to the farthest reaches of all directions.

  • look on the dorjeshugden (dot ) com forum for a good discussion about WHY DORJE SHUGDEN PRACTITIONERS ARE NOT CHINESE SPIES. Good logical points

  • Thank you for the telling me about the forum. I really do think this Chinese spies theory is make up to make China look bad again and make the ban more convincing. We Chinese can have rights to practice 多杰雄登dorje shugden too. He's a Buddha, he's not a Tibetan.

  • @Sunny62Day By the way,one of Manjushri's seat is in Wu Tai Shan China, so can we say that all the Tibetans who propitiate Manjushri and has received benefits from these beings (including Yamantaka, Tsongkhapa etc) are all Chinese spies then?

  • @pathseeker9

    wow that's a good point. I hadn't thought of that before. Also, DS previous incarnations includes panchen sonam dragpa and his texts are still being studied in the monasteries such as Gaden Monastery. Does that mean the ENTIRE MONASTERY is a Chinese spy? How can that be because the abbots are all approved by the Dalai lama himself.

  • Amidst all the dotcoms don't forget anti-CNN.

    It's the most important source on the Dalai Lama, and the loser Tibetans who follow him. Remember, Losar=Loser.

  • @Maohamet

    keep treating muslims like terrorists

    long live the CCP

    LOSER

  • I like this video very much...to see Trode Kangsar which was built by HH the 5th Dalai Lama and see the statue the 5th Dala Lama crafted himself. Thanks for making a video out of the nice pics which can be downloaded from dorjeshugden (dot) com. Happy Losar!

  • wow

    everyone here, look:

    closerelative/zamzam24388/TheR­edNiece/DharmaDefender are all the same "person."

    There are even more of them, that is just the ones I list here now. Pretend to have a conversation?? Messed up.

  • Strange things here

    Why these people all joined the same day, Jan 11, 2010:

    TheRedNiece

    thepurpleaster

    wisdombeing

    TheDharmaKnight

    DharmaDefender

  • hey you guys have a great forum. Thanks for starting it up.

    And there's a great posting on this forum titled "WHY DORJE SHUGDEN HAS TO BE THE BAD GUY" do check it out - very interesting, valid argument that points to the idea that DS and Dalai Lama are actually WORKING TOGETHER to spread Dharma

  • And not only will they be practising, but they'll also be receiving teachings from such an erudite master as Trijang Rinpoche.

    And the Dalai Lama knows all this will happen. The point is, the Dalai Lama isn't just allowing Trijang Rinpoche to practise, he's indirectly also allowing Trijang Rinpoche's students to practise too!

  • @zamzam24388 I know, isn't that so ironic? The Dalai Lama knows that if he lets Trijang Rinpoche practise, it's not just Trijang Rinpoche who will be practising. It'll be the monks in his ladrang, his students, etc all helping to prepare the offerings, tormas etc for the pujas. Those assistants are also more than likely to practise DS themselves.

  • the TRUTH about Dorje Shugden, as with ALL DHARMA PRACTICE, is to embody the qualities of the very buddha, deities and lamas that we promote and wish to follow.

    This website is really beautiful bcos it's focus is on Dorje shugden, his practice, lineage, the great masters, their connection with him. Such a nice change away from all the nasty and gets to the actual heart of the practice of Dorje Shugden

  • HHDL allows Trijang Rinpoche to practice but no one else can? Why?

    What is so special? Why are others not allowed? Why is he calling a ban on the worship of Dorje Shugden?

  • Yeah! Even the Lamas are defecting to the other side. I love this website. It really gives the latest happening in the DS-DL front that no other website provides.

  • Stunning!!!!! Gaden Trisur Rinpoche has officially left Gaden Shartse Monastery and together with his household joined SHAR GADEN MONASTERY similar with other elite lamas such as Trijang Rinpoche and Dromo Geshe Rinpoche recently.

  • Tsongkhapas representative here on earth is coming out what a great day! Dorje Shugden is coming and the tibetan government has no other way to respond. What to enforce now when people start saying i'll practice what i want to and follow my gurus practices no matter what.

  • If such a high Lama as HH Gaden Trisur says Dorje Shugden is okay, and he is willing to move out from Gaden to Shar Gaden for his devotion to Dorje Shugden, and HH Trijang Rinpoche also - it speaks volumes as to whether Dorje Shugden is a spirit or an Enlightened Being, doesn't it.

  • More High Lamas are sending out a strong message re the Shugden practice. HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche is just the latest to show his support for the great protector Dorje Shugden. Amazing.

    Watch here v=AOR_MHeEnOw

  • WOW! What a strong message by Gaden Tripa! Actions indeed speak louder than words.

  • 101th Gaden Tripa has just retired. HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche (title given after retirement)and his ladrang has left Gaden Shartse Monastery and JOINED SHAR GADEN.

    Read it in the forum at dorjeshugden(dot)com

  • So 2 big ladrangs from Shartse has left and joined Shar Gaden.

    Gaden Trisur's throne that is in Shartse will remain in Shartse just like Trijang Rinpoche's throne although he has left Shartse Monastery completely. HH Gaden Trisur Rinpoche was the student of the previous Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang. So what does this say, perhaps Dorje Shugden is not an evil spirit but a BUDDHA and from a pure lineage?

  • Latest news!!! HH Gaden Trisur-Gaden's ex-throne holder Emeritus and Gaden Trisur's household (ladrang) all together have joined Shar Gaden Monastery. Its on this site!

    Stunning and 'shocking' move as Gaden Trisur Rinpoche is a very high ranking Lama within the Gelug Heirachy. Gaden Trisur's assistant was sent to speak with the current Gaden Shartse Abbot that he is leaving Shartse and joining Shar Gaden. It is exactly what happened to Trijang Rinpoche n his ladrang in Gaden.

  • I love this website! I love the fact that it has a wealth of information about Dorje Shugdan and its followers and yet it doesn't try to slander the Dalai Lama the way the other Dorje Shugdan sites have done. I love it.

  • I hope to one day visit Trode Kangsar. a place where so many have come to make offerings and prayers for the success of their transformation..which is what Dorje Shugden is all about. To assist us out of sufferings! Thus, to be successful in this practise, creating harmony with each other is one of the main ingredient. May we always have clean and strong guru samaya.

  • thepurpleaster

    The DS groups spread slander and lies. You call it "war-of-words".

    You´re abusive and loud - that´s why you´re "famous". It´s a pro-Chinese extremist grup. And you´re spreading it in the West.

  • Is HH saying all his gurus and lineage masters are all wrong for practicing DS. Then the possibility that HH cld be wrong is there too. Maybe all this i done deliberately so more ppl will know DS? We've all

    heard of high lamas and their crazy wisdom. Look how famous DS is becoming suddenly - global media publicity! Never underestimate HH n the protector and stop the insults - bad karma, no need to practice demon, collecting bad karma by just these slandering back and forth.

  • How kind of His Holiness and the other high lamas to allow their names to be tarnished like this, just so people will hold their vows well and create great amounts of merit. Did you guys know that DS's name refers to his enlightened state? 'Shug' meaning might or power, 'Den' meaning irreversible or stable...the only being that is irreversible in this impermanent existence is the Buddha, because he's out of samsara. Therefore calling DS 'irreversible power' refers to him being a Buddha!

  • If you truly believe the high lamas are attained and have omniscience, then you must believe they have a pure motivation to spread the Dharma. So why are they criticising DS? Look at what their criticisms have achieved - Dorje Shugden's name is becoming increasingly famous, and people are becoming very determined to do their practice well. This is very rare in the degenerate age.

  • People need to stop dragging high lamas' names into the issue because it doesn't serve any purpose aside from harming their own guru samaya. Remember, for every person you harm, for every attained being you criticise for practising DS, YOU collect the karma and break your samaya, NOT the lamas because they are already attained and have no karma to suffer.

  • If Setrap resides in DS's mandala, then they are the same mindstream. So why allow Setrap's practice to continue and not DS's? Because they are one and the same - you practise Setrap, you practise DS. So why is HHDL okay with one, and not the other? Look at what's happening when this controversy is created. DS is becoming very famous. So perhaps HHDL is promoting DS indirectly, because its now his time to become greatly effective.

  • (part 2)

    And who gets to decide whether a practice is good or bad? The Dalai Lama said DS practice is not good, but he is allowing the reincarnation of his Guru Trijang Rinpoche to continue the practice so who is right or not? Whos to say whether we should or shouldnt continue a certain practice then?

  • When practices are simply banned or discontinued like that, then what is sacred anymore? These practices are passed down through an unbroken lineage of teachers and highly attained masters, many of whom are enlightened themselves. If we start saying this or that practice is wrong and that we should stop it, then whats to say all the other practices that we have received from the same lineage are also not wrong?

  • The Gelug monastic communities decided to stop this practice. It is their right according to the Vinaya. 98% of the monks supported it. Ganden Tripa supported it .

  • thruth 1888, you are stupid and lame. If you want to do devil worship or whatever your religion is, go ahead- but dont call it buddhism.

  • Dalai Lama has gone to New Delhi High Court for undemocratic ban of Dorje Shugden.

    He has no right to ban Dorje Shugden. He must give religious freedom to all.

    He has no right to decide what we can practice and not practice.

    He has one job, to get us Tibetan Freedom. He has not done that & still he talks about Shugden.

    Dalai lama should do his job and GET US FREEDOM.

    Dalai Lama root gurus all respect and worship Dorje Shugden. He don't listen to his guru, why we listen to him?

  • If Nechung has so much power, then Tibet would be Free by now.

    If Nechung is so powerful, then Tibet would have never lost Tibet to China in the first place.

    Since Nechung is the state protector of Tibet and it's govt, he didn't do a good job to protect Tibet at all.

    Dalai lama is already in his 70's and there is no sign of Tibetan Freedom.

    We Tibetan youths are tired of waiting and do not believe in Nechung and his supposed power.

    After Dalai Lama dies, bye bye to Tibet.

  • Shukden is Liar, they r Chinese agent for M oney.

  • I find it strange that the Dalai Lama relied on Dorje to escape Tibet for his life and safety only to ban the practise. I thought Buddhism is all about Peace and Love.

  • It is evident that many followers of Buddhism have relied too heavily on the Dalai Lama...

    The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

    Perhaps the time has come for another delineation of Buddhism, if they cannot harmonize under the same belief. By no mean should people be subjected to harm of any kind for there personal beliefs; no, this is not what the Buddha taught.

  • This is when the mind of religion turns on itself. "don't follow leaders watch your parking meters"

  • Buddhism is a great religion but all this tripe over a deity makes buddhists look retarded and does the religion harm.

  • Why does HH the Dalai Lama need to repeat his 'warnings' re Dorje Shugden so many times. If Dorje Shugden truly was a demon and harmful, then HH and other high lamas should just subdue him through ritual. After all Nechung is an evil spirit, subdued by Guru Rinpoche and bound to help. After being subdued, you dont hear Guru Rinpoche warning us re him anymore. So if Dorje Shugden cannot be subdued by HH or high lamas, then he must be more powerful than the Dalai Lama??Or he is enlightened.Think.

  • Hi, did you know that the numbers of the Beast were drawn on Obama's election night in his State ? The State website carries it on a video. Check out my page at the main video, I've put it there.

  • THE DALAI LAMA IS GOING TO COURT!!

    Indian High court in New Delhi is summoning Dalai Lama to court due to his unconstitutional ban on the ancient practice of Dorje Shugden on his own people.

    In India where there are so many religions and their subsects, it is unheard of that a secular/religious leader can issue such a ban.

    It has shocked the Indian psyche.

    Preliminary hearings have began.

    Aljazeera news has a special report. It is posted on the youtube.

    Get Updated!

  • Dorje shugden is a ghost or not is NOT THE POINT.

    The point is that Dalai Lama MAY NOT BAN ANY FORM OF WORSHIP IN A FREE AND DEMOCRATIC INDIA.

    Because of this ban, Dalai Lama is going to court. He has been summoned by the High Court in Delhi to plead his case.

    By the Dalai lama going to court is a huge message that WHAT HE IS DOING IS WRONG.

    United Nations have sent representatives to investigate the ban from Dalai lama as it is not what a democratic leader should do.

  • Why does HH the Dalai Lama need to repeat his 'warnings' re Dorje Shugden so many times. If Dorje Shugden truly was a demon and harmful, then HH and other high lamas should just subdue him through ritual. After all Nechung is an evil spirit, subdued by Guru Rinpoche and bound to help. After being subdued, you dont hear Guru Rinpoche warning us re him anymore. So if Dorje Shugden cannot be subdued by HH or high lamas, then he must be more powerful than the Dalai Lama??Or he is enlightened.Think.

  • Why does HH the Dalai Lama need to repeat his 'warnings' re Dorje Shugden so many times. If Dorje Shugden truly was a demon and harmful, then HH and other high lamas should just subdue him through ritual. After all Nechung is an evil spirit, subdued by Guru Rinpoche and bound to help. After being subdued, you dont hear Guru Rinpoche warning us re him anymore. So if Dorje Shugden cannot be subdued by HH or high lamas, then he must be more powerful than the Dalai Lama??Or he is enlightened.Think.

  • mongobobo,

    rich doesnt mean necessarily material wealth, it is spiritual wealth...so that is right, I WANNA BE RICH!!!

  • LAME!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Spirit worship should be eliminated from Buddhism completely. It's a shame it has all gotten so ugly. Worship of the Dalai lama should be eliminated from Buddhism as well!

  • Dorje Shugden's purpose is to protect the Doctrines of buddhism and help all beings along their path to bliss.Earlier, while being a monk He swore to Nechung that he'll become a protector of Tsongkapas teachings.Also,we need these days such a forceful protector.Take a look at the degeneration of nowadays: the most secret and profound Buddha's teachings Tantras are viewed by many westerners and other people as ordinary sex,orgys and other shit like this.So,Shugden would keep buddhism pure.

  • The savagery of the attack immediately steered police to search for fanatics of some kind. So did the death threats that followed against 14 more members of the Dalai Lama's entourage. Now Indian police believe the murders were committed by an obscure Buddhist sect that takes its name and inspiration from a minor but ferocious Tibetan deity: the Dorje Shugden.

  • Each victim had been stabbed 15 to 20 times, leaving the walls of the small monk's chamber splattered with blood. Police believe it was the work of five to eight attackers. But who, exactly? Cash and gilded Buddhist statues were left at the scene, ruling out robbers. And what kind of criminal would commit such carnage in this famed sanctuary of the gentlest religion?

  • Regarding Dorje Shugden there are two ways of perceiving him - one according the ordinary appearance of ignorant people and the other is according to the appearance of a qualified practitioner.

    These two appearances came originally from the 5th Dalai Lama. First he saw Dorje Shugden as a harmful spirit and tried to destroy him (he failed). Because of this the ordinary view developed and became widespread in Tibetan society.

  • Later the 5th Dalai Lama realized he had made a mistake, recognized Dorje Shugden as an enlightened being, composed prayers to him and engaged in the practice. In his prayers he invites Dorje Shugden to appear from the Dharmakaya. Since this time the appearance of a qualified practitioner developed and many high lamas from Sakya and Gelug traditions followed this view.

  • Are we 'buddhists'? Followers of a Buddha or Guru R? And do we need a worldly spirit, if it brings personal speedy success, but not long term enlightenment to All sentient beings?

    There's no real reason to follow DS. If it is said to be harmful by HHDL and many other lamas, better to believe it. Geshe is just one person. And it seems that DS might harm him personally if he stopped practicing it. Do you really want to join that 'club'?

  • "Don't believe anything you hear, even if I say it, if it goes against your heart" - Buddha

  • I heard Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has through his family a personal connection to Dorje Shugden, which is a spirit, not a Buddha. DS brings worldly success, but is that a buddhist thing? No. It is said that because people went into wrong direction - not following Guru Rinpoche - but some worldly spirit DS, Tibet was lost to Tibetans.

  • I thought Tibetans practice Buddhism? Not the impermanence of any masters?

  • Hey, lyberthym, what violence are you talking about?  What have you seen?

  • :KNOWN SHUGDEN CULT MEMBERS ON WANTED LIST::

    Known Shugden cult members, Lobsang Chodak & Tenzil Choezim are listed on the C.B.I (Indian equivalent of the F.B.I) WANTED LIST: (see CBI Website Wanted List),

    in connection to the triple murder of Geshe Lobsang and two students. The CBI state that the two have sought refuge with the Chinese Government in Tibet.

  • dordje shugden is not a bouddhist practice, it's a shamanic practice. When i see violence of new kadampa practicionners, i am sure dordje shugden is an evil spirit.

  • Saw a documentary today about the Shugden. why are they banned by the Dalai? Isn't that against what he "preacches": freedom of expression and religious practice?

  • Did you mean France 24's documentary video "The Dalai Lama's demons"?

    Yes, it was quite rare and it is already online from France 24 website.

  • The Dorje Shugden I know is a wisdom Buddha who has only made me a better, more loving person. Maybe there's some other "Dorje Shugden" who's an evil spirit, but I would say it's a case of mistaken identity to confuse a Buddha, who by definition can only help every living being, with someone evil who causes harm. After all "Dorje Shugden" is just a name - we can't be talking about the same person.

  • OM Mani Padme Hum!

    Its sad to see how after aeons of Buddhist famed tolerance of even deviants and externalists, we are intolerable towards those different within us. Perhaps, Tibetans and Buddhists shld review His role in spiritual and political leadership especially after years of failed diplomacy for Tibetan self rule and allow others to be a fresh spring for Tibetan political leadership and concentrate on spiritual leadership and unity. May all Dharmadutas be well and happy!

  • Oh dear ...more lies from Dalai Lama supporters. Are you a donkey please? If you can think for yourself then ask yourself why is the Dalai Lama right about this? For almost 30yrs he thought Shugden was a Buddha - so which is right? The Dalai Lama of today or the Dalai Lama between the 1950's and the 1970's?

    Please answer this question clearly and logically without inflammatory nonsense. Thank you.

  • 21perusal, the post before yours answers that question, sweetie.

  • The truth about Shugden is that he is a controversial and obscure deity, the soul of a restless diseased lama, which was used to establish Gelug exclusivism and whose primary functions has been to assert hegemony over rival sects! Moreover it was used to assassinate followers of the own school which "polluted" Gelug teachings. With the deities power 23 government officials have been assassinated and some years ago 3 monks were murdered by Shugdenists in brutal manner. Interpol issued wanted not.

  • is there any human right ? to dalai Lama should be " my right n not your right " . too politically view point , wrong advice from those around him.

  • we should practice what lord buddha said and stop this deity cult.

  • You my friend need to go and read.You practicing Buddhism you need to be intelligent a real Buddhist would never blurt out the crap you just did.So go slap yourself now and apologize.

  • kalikaputra - you talk about "real Buddhist" like you know anything about this! It seems to me you're using this as an excuse to have a go at people. All your posts on here are negative and stop telling people to slap themselves.

    Whats wrong with you? Seems like you have a serious bug up your ass

  • Negative? The first post stated that the portrayal of wrathful forms have deeper meanings.The second post stated to a Christian that different views looks different from different points.The SLAP YOURSELF is a term in Tagung which is used in Mahamudra when your getting inertia from meditation you slap the splinchanic nerve on a certain area of your neck.Thereby Vitalizing your mind.Checked my ass,but no bug can you check for me? ;-)

  • hese primitive demon worshipers belong to museums not to 21th century government, like they want to reimpose on the poor Tibetan nation. They should thank the Chinese that they did not physically exterminate these yellow-robbed parasites. The only reason they keep the monasteries is the endless supply of young boys. Sickening! Don't FREE Tibet, rather SAVE TIBET from these backward perverts.

  • Imagine the primitive resurrectionist.That believe some bloke came from some celestial place and died for our sins. How stupid is that? These same people the revolted against all human advancement since their primitive religion was sold to the unsuspecting. You see my friend its all subjective one mans civilization is another mans primitive society.Now go slap yourself for being an ignoramus.

  • blablablablablabla........ They are adult people who love young boys in every society (which I don't agree at all but nothing to do with tibt. society. What about the catholic priest in USA ?? So before you give a comment think twice.

  • I never knew Tibetans discovered Crystal Meth!

    Wow!

  • fukk this devil and his gang. Just rot in hell.. ROLANG go back to ur grave..

    Gyalwa Yeshi Norbu bless our naive people and lead us to the right path of BUDDHISM.

    BOD GYALO

  • What did he do?

  • I have never seen dorje shugden photo before

    looks sooo scary.

    looks like, he is ready to squeze somedody's

    neck.

  • YOu should see the yamataka one and the mahakala one and the wrathful padmasambhava one and and and.................So many wrathful deities why pick on just this one?Plus if you know anything you would know the symbology for these wrathful deities and then you would see it has nothing to do with evil.

  • My family and i believe in Dorje Shugden and I was wondering about this business of Dalai Lama's followers persecuting Dorje Shuden's followers. Can anyone tell me what is happening? I live in Mongolia and most people there are from the same brach of Buddhism as Dalai Lama but i never noticed or heard of any kind of persecution there.

  • love one another

    protect the pitiful and protecterless

    and stop bickering like infants?

  • Well said

  • I don't believe Dalai Lama, who was taken as chees to counteract China

  • dali lama is breaking the religious freedom of the people in exile his brutality against the practisers of dorje shugden truely makes him the saffron robbed muslim

    peace

  • Because all these REINCARNATION is fake. Tibetan learned it from Hinduism like Brahman. Caste system. We Tibetan Civilian were and are fooled by this so called Buddhist religion. Buddha against Statue, reincarnation but our lamas are doing the opposite. The worst is that those Political leader using the God's name fooling people. Tibet is better without Dalai Lama and WITHOUT RELIGION.

  • Reincarnation is fake yet not fake. You views against something is right yet wrong. Sadly your ignorance is what it is, go read mate opening up your mind to other things other than the crap you ave been feed.

  • very good

  • Good work.

  • Dalai Lama, like all power-hungry mortals, took on the Dorje Shugden because he wants no challenge to his authority and power. Absolute control. Absolute power.

  • iwannaberich2007 also mades a good point. Why did HHDL practice Dorje Shugden in the first place, especially if he is the reincarnation of the 13th DL, who was avidly against Shugden? He only changed his mind when the Nechung oracle told him to. Was he unenlightened when he did DS? If he was, then how is he the reincarnation of an enlightened being? Enlightenment isn't something that msut be re-attained each lifetime! Why would an enlightened Buddha rely upon the advice of a worldly spirit?

  • I can't believe so many anti-Shugden Buddhists are acting like a bunch of fundamentalist Christians, judging other fellow Dharma practitioners because of what ONE man and his unquestionable followers say. 2 quick things:

    The first Refuge Vow is not to go for refuge to worldly gods or spirits. Anyone who relies upon Nechung (who nobody debates is a worldly spirit) breaks that vow.

    Second, one of the Bodhisattva Downfalls is creating a schism in the sangha. HHDL has done this & continues to

  • I make the following challenge to those who claim His Holiness is in error.

    Prove one statement wrong, and one statement to be true.

    1.The practice of Dorje Shugden requires followers to avoid any and all contact with Nyingmapas and teaches a lack of equanimity with regards to that school.

    2.Practitioners of Dorje Shugden have been discriminated against in real ways. *Note: saying "Please do not do this, and if you do, then please do not attend my free and open teachings" is not discrimination.

  • Hey, #2 is not true. They were discriminated against. Watch the videos:

    Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden, Part 1

    Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden, Part 2

    Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden, Part 3

    Just search for them here on youtube.

    Dalai Lama told the whole community to turn against worshipers of Dorje Shugden, even to use violence. At least that's what it says in the videos -- watch them.

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