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Tenzin Dhonden and Sara Bronfman
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By: Ngawang Dhondup
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Tenzin Dhonden and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
When The Guardian first broke the story of the Dalai Lama’s personal emissary’s involvement in corruption as well as other salacious activities, few were surprised. They also knew that thanks to the Dalai Lama’s involvement in the matter, it was just a matter of time before someone would issue a statement defending the Dalai Lama. And so, as you can see here, many well-known Buddhists have started to speak up to protect the Dalai Lama.
Regardless of whatever is said in defence of the Dalai Lama, there is no escaping that the behavior of Lama Dhonden and the Tibet Fund are inexcusable, especially since the Tibet Fund has collected tens of millions of dollars from unsuspecting donors. In order to achieve their goals, it has been reported that the Tibet Fund used bullying and fear-based tactics, and threatened to make sure people did not get an audience with the Dalai Lama unless the donors complied with their demands.
However, keen observers of the Tibetan community know that this type of hooligan behavior is not unique to the Tibet Fund. It is actually a method that the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA; Tibetan leadership based in Dharamsala, North India) uses with everyone in order to fulfill their goals. What has been reported by The Guardian is therefore not a recent phenomenon or an isolated incident; it is just that the West are only now just seeing a little bit of the CTA’s behavior and how they usually operate.
There are two ways of looking at this, one is the secular and one is the spiritual.
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Tenzin Dhonden is accused of corruption and extorting money from generous sponsors. Picture here is Tenzin Dhonden and Sara Bronfman’s mother, Georgia Bronfman. Click here to read more.
SECULAR PERSPECTIVE: The Dalai Lama is a Buddhist monk, a teacher of compassion and liberation. On the practical side, he needs money to carry on his ministry and he is the sole breadwinner for his Tibetan government and their various departments that need money and funding. That is understandable and clear.
However there are a great deal of sycophants surrounding him and this does not extend only into fundraising. It extends into all other aspects of the Tibetan government, and it extends into their unscrupulous methods to enforce and implement the edicts of the Dalai Lama.
So therefore what we are seeing here with Tenzin Dhonden’s corruption and bullying is not an isolated case, but something that is endemic and widespread amongst the Tibetan government in exile and their cronies around the world. The Tibetan leadership are well known to bully, threaten, command and order. To distance the Dalai Lama from this would be erroneous – while their methods may be polar opposites to the jovial, compassionate Dalai Lama and what he preaches, the Dalai Lama still has to take some responsibility that the people around him do not listen to his teachings and act in a way that splatters mud on his robes.
After all, the Dalai Lama receives huge financial and monetary benefits from this organization, so you cannot simply say that he is exonerated from all responsibility just because his cronies did not follow or listen to his teachings. If it is the case that the Dalai Lama teaches one thing and his people do another, then it is something the Dalai Lama needs to bear responsibility for. The Dalai Lama has to strongly address the fact that the Tibetan leadership does this to everyone, to every department and for every subject matter, whether it is the Karmapa issue, the Shugden issue, the Jonangpa issue, the Rangzen issue, the Penpa Tsering and Sikyong issue, and so on.
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Lama Tenzin Dhonden, pictured here at a party with a friend, is alleged to have had sexual relations with a wealthy heiress.
SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE: His Holiness the Dalai Lama is said to be psychic and an emanation of the Buddha of Compassion, in fact, the 14th reincarnation of this high level being. He is able to do divinations to divine the future, and has psychic dreams. In his Tibetan talks, he often quotes from his psychic dreams, premonitions and divinations into the future. An example of this is his recognition of the tulkus of Tibet. This is something he often does with the Tibetans. He even mentioned to a group of abbots he has dreams which indicate he will live till he is 113 years. The Dalai Lama stopped his practice around 1978, which means he practiced for about 43 years.
The Dalai Lama can psychically tell you which person is the reincarnation of which great monk and based on his psychic abilities, he will enthrone them and grant them all of their previous life estates. This can sometimes amount into the tens of millions, thanks to lifetimes upon lifetimes of accumulated wealth and offerings. The Dalai Lama has done this for countless reincarnations, such as Trijang Rinpoche, Domo Geshe Rinpoche, Ling Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Karmapa and many more. His Holiness the Panchen Lama was recognized by dice divination, dough ball divination, dream divination and consulting Nechung according to the Dalai Lama, to name but one of the more prominent examples. The Dalai Lama did all these divinations to find and recognize the Panchen Lama. Only the Dalai Lama is authorized to recognize the Panchen Lama, his exiled government likes to assert to the world. How many people do you know can look at you and accurately tell you who you were in your previous life? The Dalai Lama can, so it is said, therefore does this not make him a powerful psychic?
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In this video, His Holiness the Dalai Lama talks about the dreams that helped him to determine a candidate for the next Karmapa. The Dalai Lama often refers to his dreams and premonitions as the basis for his decisions. So is the Dalai Lama psychic or not? How come he can recognize reincarnations, but cannot see who around him is guilty of cronyism and abusing their position?
And since the Dalai Lama is psychic, why did the Dalai Lama not have any dreams, premonitions or indications in those 40+ years that Dorje Shugden is bad?
So if the Dalai Lama can psychically determine who is the reincarnation of whom, why can he not determine which crony is going to cheat him and make him look bad? Hence, from a spiritual perspective, to have someone work so close to the Dalai Lama and represent him in North America, who then turns out to be a serial womanizer, unveiled money-grabber and a consummate bully, does not reflect well on the Dalai Lama and his so-called spiritual prowess. After all, he is able to do divinations (dice or Tibetan: mo) to divine the future and he can see which one young child is the reincarnation of which deceased high lama.
So which one is it – does the Dalai Lama have psychic powers to recognize reincarnated tulkus but he does not know who around him is going to do good or bad? Or is the Dalai Lama an ordinary monk who does not have psychic powers or extraordinary abilities (as he himself claims in the monasteries), yet he can still go on recognizing the reincarnation of tulkus as if he has psychic powers?
Which one is it? This is something the Tibetan leadership needs to confirm and make clear.
Chokyi USA
November 30, 2017
Prominent Buddhists in North America welcome the suspension of the Dalai Lama’s Personal Emissary of Peace, Tenzin Dhonden. Although it is not official that Tenzin Dhonden has been permanently replaced as he has hired a New York legal firm to reclaim his position on the trust, a temporary replacement has been appointed as the organisation’s “acting secretary”. It is unfortunate that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is surrounded by officials who seemed to be self-serving. This incident, and the sudden removal of Penpa Tsering are series of scandals that continue to expose more corruption and abuses within the top Tibetan leadership circle.
May the Dalai Lama be clear
November 30, 2017
This is a very good point. The Dalai Lama gets psychic dreams as it says in this article from Northeast Today that he will live till 113. We have to assume he has psychic powers. If he has psychic powers, then how come he didn’t know Tenzin Dhonden was making a mess as secretary of Tibet Fund? How come he does not know how he was hurting people and womanizing although he is wearing the robes of a monk?
Secondly, the Dalai Lama supposedly gave up his practice of Dorje Shugden when he was in his 40′s. How come it took him that long to realize without any dreams Dorje Shugden is bad? You mean Dorje Shugden avoided his dreams for 40 years and he was tricked? It all does not make sense at all. Is the Dalai Lama psychic or not?
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Tsering
November 30, 2017
Phuntsok
December 1, 2017
Some interesting video la I was there that day . About 100 people are protest to Sikyong Losang Sengge for the democracy reason . Kashag are make the fool of Kungo Penpa Tsering la n are not give the good reason for fire him http://video.dorjeshugden.com/comment-videos/comment-1511917332.mp4
Phun
December 1, 2017
Some interesting video la I was there that day . About 100 people are protest to Sikyong Losang Sengge for the democracy reason . Kashag are make the fool of Kungo Penpa Tsering la n are not give the good reason for fire him http://video.dorjeshugden.com/comment-videos/comment-1511917520.mp4
Phuntsok
December 1, 2017
Tibetan ppl are not happy Sikyong zuma . He is corrupt and make the problem coming to Penpa Tsering. Our dhonchoe la asking question to Sikyong abt loan so now Sikyong la making him to quiet http://video.dorjeshugden.com/comment-videos/comment-1511917709.mp4
Phuntsok
December 1, 2017
Momo la cry but Kungo Ngodup la act like gunda n ignore You dont forget who put you to power ok
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Sharling Dhardonite
December 1, 2017
The Tibetan exile ‘government’ has more troubles. Their troubles never end and it is compounding and becoming bigger.
L Lhundup
December 2, 2017
Why didn’t HH warn us about this guy?
Psychic not…
christine victor
December 3, 2017
Very good question. If we believe Dalai Lama is emanation of a Buddha, he will not be hurt by any spirit. If Dalai Lama is a ordinary monk, he still will not harm by any spirit because of his vows. Thus, if Dalai Lama said he could be harm by Dorje Shugden, it is mean Dorje Shugden is more powerful than Buddha? Or it is mean something else.. hmmm..
Sierra
December 3, 2017
Ngawang Dhondup, you are asking all the right questions. Love your final para: -
So which one is it – does the Dalai Lama have psychic powers to recognize reincarnated tulkus but he does not know who around him is going to do good or bad? Or is the Dalai Lama an ordinary monk who does not have psychic powers or extraordinary abilities (as he himself claims in the monasteries), yet he can still go on recognizing the reincarnation of tulkus as if he has psychic powers?
The followers have been cherry-picking all this while, using what they like and discarding what they don’t like with no rhythm or reason, no consistency. Sad to see this as the Dalai Lama was a ,aster debater while sitting for his exams.
Pema
December 3, 2017
Indeed, how come the Dalai Lama lets this person make such a bad reputation for the Dalai Lama? Why is it that he did not stop this tenzin dhonden?
It is indeed a shame that the CTA does not protect the Dalai Lama but is more interested in money instead of a good name and good reputation.
Maybe the Dalai Lama is fed up and he let them show their true colors. But at the same time people lose trust in the Dalai Lama also.
Camillia
December 5, 2017
As Buddhist, everyone believes HHDL is extraordinary and a Tulku. Everyone believes that HHDL has psychic power. Yet with this extraordinary clairvoyance, he failed or perhaps refused to see the true nature of people around him, but actually allow them to run amok using his name to raise fund and run his edicts. It is a sign as clear as the blue sky that HHDL is actually part of it because as a spiritual leader, he endorses and empowers corruption and bullying tactic.
untomable
December 6, 2017
As Buddhist, we all believes HHDl was the great compassion Avalokiteshvara. why he no advice the CTA use the Tibet Fund has collected tens of millions of dollars from unsuspecting donors. to something good, to use in grow the Dharma & bring hope to people, so said to know the donation Tibet Fund used bullying and fear-based tactics, and threatened to make sure people did not get an audience with the Dalai Lama unless the donors complied with their demands, so said 😵
Ngawang
December 6, 2017
This is a good point to think of. Why CTA does not protect His Holiness’s reputation? Why they care only their pocket?
It’s very sad to have Guardian to expose this news but the media should expose the wrong doings. This involves the donations of many people, the reputation of His Holiness.
Namdrol
December 6, 2017
Namdrol
December 6, 2017
Namdrol
December 6, 2017
Namdrol
December 6, 2017
Namdrol
December 7, 2017
Jinpa
December 7, 2017
It is such a bad image what all these people around the Dalai Lama are giving to him.
This great monk has been cheated by all those around him and these articles on DorjeShugden.com are maybe only the tip of the iceberg???!!!
How bad to be with the Dalai Lama like this. Same for the CTA as we can read that so much money was used for themselves and not for the Tibetans… sigh
Thank you DorjeShugden.com
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Namdrol
December 8, 2017
Amber Sonam
December 11, 2017
Disgusting!
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L Lhundup
December 12, 2017
Not psychic. He was so cosy with the Aum Shinrikyo Japanese doomsday cult founder Shoko Asahara.
Tsering
December 13, 2017
This monk is so shame to Tibetan . He use Dalai name to make money n met the girls n Dhasa are not stop him for this . Hey hey Losang Sengge are you enjoy your holiday with Dhardon la hihihi
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Tenzin Monlom
December 13, 2017
The Dalai Lama has banned the Dorje Shugden practice, yet millions around the world are exercising their democratic rights by practicing Dorje Shugden, so the CTA should not segregate and discriminate against them.
The Dalai Lama has banned the Rangzen (Tibet Independence) movement, yet many are exercising their democratic rights by continuing to pursue for Tibet’s independence.
Video: Rangzen people are more dangerous than Dorje Shugden people by Prof Samdhong Rinpoche: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn62-WmDFg4
The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) are very defiant, within days after the Dalai Lama said that “Tibetans want to stay with China”, the TYC has announced it will take out a nationwide campaign in India calling for independence for Tibet. Shouldn’t the Tibetan leadership in Dharamsala and Dalai Lama take action against the Rangzen people? Dalai Lama has expressed that he wishes to visit Tibet and see the 6 million Tibetans before he passes. The only way to do this is to become friends with China. If that is the case, if Rangzen activist protest against China, would this not jeopardize his wishes? Tibetans are always saying they owe so much to the Dalai Lama and if this is so, shouldn’t they help the Dalai Lama return to Tibet by becoming friends with China? The first step is that the Dalai Lama and his exiled govt (CTA) in Dharamsala, North India, must start using the China flag. Show some concessions. Make China happy. If Dalai Lama wants to be an autonomous state of China under China, he has to be sincere by using the China flag first. After all, all the world leaders are now refusing to meet on official terms the Dalai Lama. Dalai Lama is being banned from more and more countries. More heads of state are scrambling to make friends with China and not Dalai Lama. To be friends or friendly with Dalai Lama will bring no economic benefits to their countries. China is the largest economy in the world now and is still growing. By being friends with China, many countries will benefit their economy and that is the first priority of all world leaders.
More leaders are not meeting the Dalai Lama and his popularity is dropping. Even if Tibetans want to use violence to overcome China, it will be impossible. Six million Tibetans cannot withstand the might of the 1.2 billion Chinese in warfare. The best route is the Dalai Lama’s middle way which is to become an autonomous state under China and he can return to Tibet to visit and see his followers who are waiting for him. All countries should not use Dalai Lama as a trump card to irritate China because of the competition with China. It is better to be friends with a super-power such as China.
Tenzin Monlom
tibetans pls unite
December 13, 2017
i was told by monk friend that sometimes high lama like dali lama, they keep bad vicious harmful people near them out of compassion, hoping by giving them dharma training and teaching they will turn better. or at least gain some good karma by serving dharma..we r ordinary people we cannot judge wat dali lama doing is right or wrong. all i can say is dorje shugden definitely is good buddha he is enlightened, tibetans must unite n no split further n cause harm among ourselves. how to unite if we always fight ? how to get back our country? think plis. no logic. dorje shugden is here to help us, not to split us.
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Namdrol
December 14, 2017
Namdrol
December 16, 2017
CTA would like to downplay Samdhong Rinpoche’s private visit to China. The fact is, in order for him to go, he needs permission of India government, China government and Dalai Lama. For someone as high profile as him and who has criticised China for decades to be even allowed to go to China shows you that he is not going there for excursion, holidays or just to meet relatives. It will definitely be something official. Since he is going as the envoy of the Dalai Lama, it is definitely to negotiate with the China government regarding Tibet’s autonomy and Dalai Lama’a returning back, it could not be anything else. Therefore it is important for CTA and all Tibetans and their supporters to stop criticising China so that the negotiation goes through smoothly, and there will be a positive resolution for Tibet and a chance for the Dalai Lama to visit China and Tibet. The irony is, after Samdhong Rinpoche visited china, he is not accused to be colluding with China government for Tibet, HE HIMSELF is going to China. So there is no point in accusing Dorje Shugden people of befriending China, because the Tibetans exiled leaders are going to China themselves now.
Namdrol
December 16, 2017
CTA would like to downplay Samdhong Rinpoche’s private visit to China. The fact is, in order for him to go, he needs permission of India government, China government and Dalai Lama. For someone as high profile as him and who has criticised China for decades to be even allowed to go to China shows you that he is not going there for excursion, holidays or just to meet relatives. It will definitely be something official. Since he is going as the envoy of the Dalai Lama, it is definitely to negotiate with the China government regarding Tibet’s autonomy and Dalai Lama’a returning back, it could not be anything else. Therefore it is important for CTA and all Tibetans and their supporters to stop criticising China so that the negotiation goes through smoothly, and there will be a positive resolution for Tibet and a chance for the Dalai Lama to visit China and Tibet. The irony is, after Samdhong Rinpoche visited china, he is not accused to be colluding with China government for Tibet, HE HIMSELF is going to China. So there is no point in accusing Dorje Shugden people of befriending China, because the Tibetans exiled leaders are going to China themselves now.
L Lhundup
December 18, 2017
“Some critics also blamed Dhonden for organising an event in Albany in 2009 hosted by Nxivm, a controversial self-help organisation that has been compared to a cult, a description adherents reject. The event was initially cancelled after an outcry but then went ahead, giving a misleading impression that the Dalai Lama endorsed Nxivm, according to Dhonden’s detractors.
Leading Nxivm adherents include Sara Bronfman, a wealthy heiress with a longstanding interest in Buddhism whom Dhonden has befriended, according to several sources.”
ABC’s ’20/20′ looks at NXIVM tonight
Report examines recent accounts of branding, more by secretive group
Staff report Updated 2:38 pm, Friday, December 15, 2017
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/ABC-s-20-20-looks-at-NXIVM-tonight-12433919.php
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Suzy
December 19, 2017
It looks damning, these actions of Tenzin Dhonden. What a bad reflection on the Dalai Lama as a teacher and as a political leader and a leader in general. I wonder if the Dalai lama really sucks at what he does or is there more than the ordinary eye can see? I wonder.
Pema
December 21, 2017
I cannot understand that the Dalai Lama has such people around himself. It is quite deceptive to have the Dalai Lama but the people around do not act as such.
Why can such people be so closely involved🐆 with him???
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Chering Dorje
December 23, 2017
India and China realized the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas, and held daylong talks to prevent border disagreements. This move shows the commitment of both giants to foster better relations with each other, seeking mutually acceptable resolutions. See the article below:
Anonymous
December 26, 2017
Ngodup Tsering
January 1, 2018
China made another astute maneuver in offering economic incentives in exchange for political favour. Recently, the Senator of Montana, Steve Daines, hosted a delegation of Chinese Communist Party officials that oversee Tibet and undercut the simultaneous visit by the President of the Tibetan Government in exile in exchange for a $200 million deal with a leading Chinese retailer to export beef from Montana to China. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is no match for China regarding political intelligence. If the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is smart, they will start to build relationship and stop condemning China for an event that happened over 60 years ago.
Amber Sonam
January 6, 2018
Whether it is the secular or spiritual point of view, it is still unacceptable for Tenzin Dhonden to do what he did and he is just the tip of the ice. Many in the CTA does the same, such as Lobsang Sangay and Dhardon Sharling. It is just a matter of time for more scandals like this to be brought to the surface. Karma will do the job.
The Dalai Lama definitely knows what is happening and I am sure he would have hinted or spoken about as a warning for Tenzin Dhonden and the gang to do something about it. Obviously, Tenzin Dhonden ignored and continued to escalate to this extent.
Tenzin Dhonden obviously did not practise the dharma but using it for his own benefits.
Ngodup Tsering
January 8, 2018
After looking at several contradictory reports regarding the alleged Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche’s visit to China, one should wonder why he had to deny his four-day visit to China after such visit was confirmed by Dr. Lobsang Sangay and now by a former Indian intelligence officer. If Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche had the best intention to promote the Dalai Lama’s middle way, then why he needs to deny this visit? After all the Sino-Tibetan relationship has been stagnant since 2011, the fact that Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was able to secure a meeting with Chinese government officials should have been a great success for him, instead of becoming another source of controversy.
Thamchod Nyingma
January 9, 2018
China’s economic prowess is not to be underestimated. Leaders from various countries seek economic collaborations with China, who has been contributing to the world’s economic growth, especially in the past decade. The Indian Intelligence Bureau’s (IB) report highlighted the lack of opportunities in India for growth and advancement as the causes for Tibetan youth to willingly betray their host India and work as spies for China. Tibetan youth clearly have difficulties to survive in India as CTA failed to create sufficient jobs for the Tibetans in exile. This is a reality and we will see more and more trend like this and eventually Tibetans seeking improvement in their quality of life and intellectual advancement will leave India and ‘return’ to China.
Tsering Ngodup
January 9, 2018
Samdhong Rinpoche’s November visit to China is brought up again in this article because it may have implication to India’s politics. At the moment, it is not clear yet as to what transpired during Samdhong Rinpoche’s 4-day visit to China and how the development may impact the progress of Tibetan cause or India-China relations. The confusion and curiosity related to this visit have increased a notch recently after Samdhong Rinpoche denied that this visit even occurred. The public may speculate further about Samdhong Rinpoche’s real intention behind the visit and why he was hiding it, and the speculation could run wild and impose a new risk to the Tibetan cause and India China relations. Therefore, it is best for Samdhong Rinpoche to clarify this matter once and for all.
Dekyi Wangmo
January 13, 2018
Instead of creating employment opportunities, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has nurtured a culture where Tibetans expect handouts and foreign aids to get by. As a result, they created a new generation of Tibetan refugees who are volatile and vulnerable, and always depend on others to help them out of circumstances. Now, Tibetan refugees in India do not even hesitate to compromise the security of their host country, India, who has been so kind to them, in exchange for monetary gain.
Torture
January 17, 2018
This is such a torture to see what the CTA does to the Tibetans! Not only have the Tibetans lost their country for so long already, being in exile and not knowing where to go after the kind 99 years in India, the Tibetan Government in exile has only created problems for the Tibetans.
Instead of giving them the means to live their life independently and making a living, they kept them small as refugees for 60 years already.
Instead of making a good connection with the Chinese Government, they only insulted them although the conditions have drastically improved since the Chinese took over in Tibet.
Instead of helping their Tibetans, they have supported the self-immolations and burned candles instead of stopping these unnecessary and unhelpful actions!
Instead of focussing to bringing peace to the Tibetans in Tibet and in the Tibetan communities all over the world, they have incited hate against Dorje Shugden practitioners and insulted everyone who had any connection to China!
What is the CTA up to? Why are they fighting the Dorje Shugden people for so long instead of doing their work and improving the life of the Tibetans??
Everyone should be aware of this CTA!! Shame on you!!
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Yodon chela
January 18, 2018
China has been liberal towards Buddhist practitioners including those who are practicing Shugden deity. In fact, there are 250 million Buddhists in China currently, almost three times more than communist party members. On the contrary, the Tibetan leadership in exile continues to discriminate against Shugden practitioners and politicizes the Shugden controversy to their benefit instead of promoting harmony among Buddhist practitioners. How ironic that the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) continuously criticizes China for their human rights issue, and yet the CTA fails to respect even the most basic human rights of other people, freedom of religion.
Tenzin Tsomo
January 22, 2018
Lobsang Sangay’s dismissal of Penpa Tsering with various accusations backfired, contrary to Lobsang Sangay’s expectation. Now, Tibetans are protesting and expressing their loss of trust in his leadership. Lobsang Sangay has to clarify a lot of things to the public, including the USD1.5 million loan with Tibet Fund. Tibetans are now beginning to see Lobsang Sangay’s true colours and are speaking up against him now.
Pema Wangchuk
January 24, 2018
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is again, expressing his wish to visit China. This is not the first time His Holiness mentioned about visiting or returning to China. In fact, His Holiness made a strong statement in November 2017 that he “would return to Tibet at once, if China agrees”. Could this be another sign from the Tibetan leadership that rapprochement with China is happening soon?
Samten
January 28, 2018
Although His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s secretary had previously denied that His Holiness was paid $1 million to speak for Raniere, a trace has been found that His Holiness’s trust has received US$ 2 million in donation ten days after the event. Raniere is the leader of a cult called NXIVM which brands women on their pubic region with his initials and requires them to give him nude photos of themselves and other damaging material in case they reveal the secrets of his cult.
Although His Holiness office continues to deny that the donation was related to the speaking engagement, one can’t help but wonder whether His Holiness would have received such donation if he did not come to Albany to speak in the first place?
Pasang Tashi
January 29, 2018
Dorje Shugden practitioners have been victims of unfounded blame for more than half a decade with news reports initiated by the Tibetan leadership in Dharamsala alerting the public that Shugden fundamentalist groups posed huge security threat to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It was alleged that they were covertly backed up by China. The reality is that terrorists are out to harm His Holiness, with two bombs found amid His Holiness’ tight security, thanks to the intensive combing operation by Indian police. The Central Tibetan Administration should stop spreading lies that Shugden practitioners or more absurdly, Shugden practice imperil the life of the Dalai Lama, and pay more attention to real threats such as this.
Tenzin Choejor
January 30, 2018
In a letter by the Dalai Lama’s translator, Thupten Jinpa, he had said that The Dalai Lama Trust was “slowly getting caught in unnecessary distractions”. Here is an excerpt from the letter:
“For someone who have [sic] had the honor and good fortune to serve His Holiness for over three decades, it had been painful to see how His Holiness’ name and legacy was slowly getting caught in unnecessary distractions (Albany-based NXIVM) and discordant messages (of rich and celebrity orientation). Especially, for the Trust, which is effectively His Holiness’ principal charitable foundation for the outside world, the last two years’ record has been, to put it mildly, quite embarrassing. The Trust has alienated most of its inter-organizational relationships, almost destroyed its infrastructure of the Tibetan graduate scholarship program with a majority of the independent reviewers resigning, and failed to support those international organizations that were actively inspired by His Holiness’ vision for the world and were undertaking high profile initiatives furthering His Holiness’ vision. Most sadly, the Trust has unfortunately acquired a reputation of being authoritarian, confrontational, petty, and uncaring, characteristics so far removed from His Holiness’ personal ethics. In particular, for those organizations and individuals who had been the recipients of grants from the Trust, frankly, the behavior of the Trust can be best characterized as that of bullying. If ever, some of the email communications from the Trust during this period were to come to light within the public domain, it would be a source of embarrassment for everyone connected with the Trust.”
The Dalai Lama’s office had also called for investigations and the eventual of any wrong doings by the organisation.
http://www.tibetanjournal.com/index.php/2018/01/30/daily-mails-article-dalai-lama-one-short-attempt-sensationalism/
Tenzin Dharpo
February 12, 2018
The Indian police has issued a circular for Tibetan refugees who are Indian voters or Indian citizens to surrender their Tibetan refugees registration certificates (RCs). Dawa Rinchen, Tibetan settlement officer at McLeodganj, said that the matter was to be dealt by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
There are around 1,400 Tibetan voters registered in Kangra district, many of them have exercised their voting rights in the state assembly elections without surrendering their RCs.
The Tibetan and Indian authorities are in a fix over this issue as the Tibetan authorities say that they don’t have any data of such Tibetans while the Indian authorities have passed the responsibility to Tibetan authorities stating that they had not asked anyone to apply for Indian citizenship or voting cards.
The CTA has already asked the Tibetans that they cannot take the benefits of being a refugee if they are holding Indian citizenship. There are also guidelines that such Tibetans have to leave the settlements. However, it remains to be seen if such rules will affect the CTA officials, such as Dhardon Sharling, Dolma Gyari, and Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar who hold Indian passports.
Tashi Dolma
February 13, 2018
Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department issued a report on organized crime, that contains information about activities that violate the existing law and regulations. The CPC Central Committee and State Council will act to control these criminal activities to ensure social harmony and stability, and that the people live and work in peace and happiness. CPC called the ‘Middle Way’ as a narrow nationalistic idea and is trying to control any activities related to supporting the Dalai Lama.