Kalachakra by Panchen Lama’s guru, a direct counter to Dalai Lama?
This is very interesting, official China newspaper carry news of Panchen Lama’s guru giving Kalachakra, are they trying to dissuade the Tibetans from going to the Dalai Lama and coming towards Panchen Lama instead? Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-06/03/content_15458177.htm XIAHE, Gansu – Thousands of pilgrims gathered Saturday on a grassland near a monastery town in northwest China to…
Ban on Tai Situ Rinpoche – Dharana at Jantar Mantar
Dec 22, 2000 Category: Tai Situ Rinpoche Camp: New Delhi 110 001 July 31 ,1998 To. Shri K.R. Narayanan, His Excellency the President of India Rashtrapati Bhavan, NEW DELHI Sub: Ban on Tai Situ Rinpoche – Dharana at Jantar Mantar. May it please Your gracious Excellency, By the blessing of the Three Jewels we pray…
Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay says Only Democracy can resolve the issue of Tibet
January 13, 2012 11:07 am SONEPAT, Haryana: “Only democracy can resolve the issue of Tibet” said Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay at ‘Democracy in Exile: The case of Tibet’, a public lecture organised by the Jindal School of International Affairs on Thursday in Sonepat. Speaking to a packed hall of staff and students, Kalon Tripa…
Panchen Lama delivers first speech outside Chinese mainland
The Panchen Lama is being groomed by China to rival the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. On Thursday, he made his first speech outside the Chinese mainland, highlighting the emergence of Dharma from ancient India and the need for its global promotion. In religion, Dharma means the law or the natural law and is a concept…
Great Prayer Festival at Shar Gaden
The most venerated Geshe la, Thupten Thinley Rinpoche, who turned the wheel of dharma with great dedication and love for nearly one and half months at Shar Gaden Monastery is making prayers here at the five-day-long Great Prayer Festival. Many participants, who were endowed with good karma, were fortunate enough to receive wisdom from Rinpoche….
Test Of Faith
by Paul Mooney in Amarbayasgalant Its glory long-since faded, the Amarbayasgalant Monastery nonetheless stands out on the almost deserted Mongolian steppes, its chipped red and gold paint contrasting against a green backdrop of mountains. The dilapidated monastery, which dates back to the 1700s, in many ways serves as a metaphor for Buddhism in this country….
Dorje Shugden Empowerment
Dorje Shudgen is the dharma protector of the Mahayana tradition of the great Buddha-Lama Je Tsongkhapa. He is an enlightened being who is an emanation of the wisdom, compassion and spiritual power of all the Buddhas. His powerful mandala and retinue are the synthesis of the three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. His job…
China Premier (Prime Minister) Wen Jiabao meets 11th Panchen Lama
BEIJING – Premier Wen Jiabao met on Friday with the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu, in Beijing in Zhongnanhai, the compound containing the offices of both the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council. During the meeting, Wen, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the…
Daknak Rinpoche celebrates Lama Tsongkhapa Day in Taiwan
His Eminence Daknak Rinpoche is Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche’s brother, Daknak Rinpoche has a center in Taiwan called The Chinese Gandenpa Buddhist Center. These are some pictures of their celebration of Lama Tsonghkapa Day in December 2011. For more information about H.E. Daknak Rinpoche: The Opening of a New Dorje Shugden Monastery Kyabje 13th Daknak…
Wrathful Dorje Shugden Fire Puja in Shar Gaden
These monks are doing Wrathful Dorje Shugden Fire Puja in Shar Gaden. This puja is very rare and is done once a year officially by Shar Gaden or as requested. It is done to achieve something that is riddled with obstacles.
Panchen Lama holds religious fairs in Sichuan Province (2005)
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu presides over a religious activity in Kangding County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province June 17, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama also presides over a religious activity in Litang County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province June 19, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama made a visit to Sichuan June 12-28,…
Dalai Lama never opposed my recognition of Karmapa: Shamar Rinpoche
South Asia Buddhist Association (SABA) recently commemorated the 900 years of the Karma Kagyu Lineage at the holy monastery of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in Qutub Institutional Area. This year marks the 900th year since the birth of the first Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa (1110-1193), who founded the lineage of Kagyu in 1139 C.E. iSikkim.com team…
Trouble in the Pure Lands: The Karmapa Controversy
The article below provides a background to the controversy of the 17th Karmapa’s recognition, with some examination into the role being played by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s Office. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.american-buddha.com/trouble.pure.htm) (Editor’s Note: This link appears to have been removed from the…
Struggle for Tibet’s Soul
The article below, as covered by Asia Week magazine, examines the Karmapa controversy, the reasons behind the controversy and the consequences on the Tibetan community from recognising two incarnations. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/magazine/2000/1020/is.tibet.html)
Situ Rinpoche Returns to India
After being barred from entering India, the ban on Tai Situpa Rinpoche was lifted in 1998. He returned to India on 25 August 1998. This article records the occasion, as well as providing a transcript of Tai Situpa’s speech. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.quietmountain.org/links/situ_rinpoche/situ_return.htm)
Top Lama “Banned” from India
The Tibet Information Network reports on the Tai Situpa’s banning from India for alleged anti-Indian activities. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.karmapa.org.nz/news/9/67/Top-Lama-Banned-from-India/)
Reflections on Tai Situ’s India Entry Ban
Glenn H. Mullin comments on the ban that the Indian government imposed on Tai Situpa’s travel and entry into India. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.karmapa.org.nz/news/7/64/Reflections-on-Tai-Situ-s-India-Entry-Ban/)
Letter to H.H. the Dalai Lama from the followers of Karmapa Thaye Dorje
When the 16th Karmapa entered clear light, no one could have suspected how controversial the recognition of the 17th incarnation would become. Yet even as late as April 2011, the issue of who is the real Karmapa has split the Karma Kagyus in two. Here, the supporters of one Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, write to show…
Dorje Shugden at Zululand
Green Tara empowerment in Eshowe. 250 people attending, young and old, with Liberation from Sorrow Prayers translated into isiZulu, so beautifully sung. Our Temple in Zululand has been built by the local people, a ruined garage, transformed into a holy place. People enjoy Geshe-la’s Kadam Dharma presentation and blessings, and receive so much benefit from…
China Uses 60th TAR Anniversary to Undermine Dalai Lama
In this article about the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), Dorje Shugden is mentioned in connection with Kensur Lungrik Namgyal, the 101st Gaden Tripa who joined Shar Gaden after completing his tenure as the Gaden Tripa (head of the Gelug lineage). Click on the pictures below to expand the article for closer…
Letter to H.H. the Dalai Lama by Shamar Rinpoche
Date: 20 June 2000 Your Holiness, The controversy of the two Karmapas has caused considerable dissension within Tibetan Buddhism, not to mention confusion in the outside world. In this letter, I humbly explain the reason for my position in the matter and respectfully propose a convenient way to solve the problem that should be satisfactory…
Letter from Shamar Rinpoche to Samdhong Rinpoche, the Prime Minister of the Dalai Lama
On 26 January 2011, news broke that the Karmapa Urgyen Trinley’s attendants had been stopped and found to have an unusually large amount of cash in their car. Suspicions quickly fell on the Shamarpa, who is the supporter of the other Karmapa Thaye Dorje. Disappointed by the turn of events, the Shamarpa felt it necessary…
The Shamarpa’s statement
In accordance with the wishes of the many people concerned about the numerous claims that my stance on the two Karmapas has been contradictory over the years, I would like to take this opportunity now to openly explain the errors in these allegations and clear any doubt in regards to any position I have taken…
Zawa Tulku Rinpoche
Zawa Tulku Rinpoche is in his early 30s, he is a student of Gaden Tripa, and he received his monks vows from Denma Gongsar Rinpoche. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche is a well-respected reincarnation of a meditation master from Chatreng district in Tibet who resides in Canada. This young incarnation is a very strong practitioner of Dorje…
Kyabje Trijang Choktrul Rinpoche in Mongolia
Late last year 2011 in the historic visit of HH Kyabje Trijang Choktrul Rinpoche to Mongolia, thousands turned up to receive the blessings of Trijang Rinpoche. Rinpoche gave speeches, teachings and blessings of the Monastery in Mongolia. It was a long awaited and highly anticipated visit. Many from India, Nepal, Tibet, Taiwan, USA…
The Summer Retreat – 2011
The engagement of twice-monthly confessions, the rains retreat (summer retreat, Tib. yarne) and the closing of the rains retreat by a monastic community is a glimpse of the Buddhadharma existing in its pure form. Basically, the continuation of pure Buddhadharma solely depends on the monks’ communities which engage in…
The Geluk Exam – 2011
The Gelug Exam is widely known as the final stage of Buddhist studies within the monastic community especially in terms of Sutra studies. A monk must pass his monastery’s local exam where one must participate in all the related subjects like the Vinaya class (either 1st year or 2nd year) in order to be a…
Dalai Lama to Decide on Reincarnation at Age 90
Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, says he will decide when he is about 90 years old whether he should be reincarnated, a Tibetan Buddhist tradition. In a statement Saturday, he said at “about 90″ he will consult with the high lamas of Tibetan Buddhist traditions, the Tibetan public and other people who follow Tibetan…
Dorje Shugden stupa (Gyalchen Tendoe) erected all over Tibet!
Many Dorje Shugden stupas (gyalchen tendoe) have been erected all over Tibet! This is a sign that the magnificent Protector and its practice is spreading far and wide.
Grand Prayer Festival at Kham’s Dorje Shugden Monastery
View this selections of photos from the grand prayer festival at Kham’s Dorje Shugden monastery…
H.H. Gaden Trisur meets Panchen Rinpoche in Tibet 2011!
It’s amazing the Tibetan Govt in Exile and HH Dalai Lama still have not spoken up against HH Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche till now! His Holiness Dalai Lama has spoken against a few senior lamas like Denma Locho Rinpoche of Drepung Loseling. Dalai Lama asked Denma Locho Rinpoche to travel to Tibet and speak…
H.H. Gaden Trisur & Yongyal Rinpoche visiting in Chengdu, China
Recently many high lamas of the Dorje Shugden lineage gathered at Chengdu, Sichuan, China. They are the 101st Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche, the abbot of Serpom Monastery Yongyal Rinpoche, the young and current incarnation of Zemey Rinpoche, Geshe Wangchuk who has been diligently giving Dorje Shugden initiation in Kham Tibet, and a few others….
Cincinnati Oracle Appears in India
Kuten Lama, head of a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Cincinnati and leader of a Tibetan Buddhist lineage is at odds with the Dalai Lama. Last month, Kuten Lama helped to inaugurate a breakaway monastery in South India. Kuten Lama is an oracle, who takes possession of the spirit of Dorje Shugden, a deity banned by…
Dorje Shugden Initiation to 5000 People at Chamdo, Tibet
In early 2011 at Jinka Monastery in Dingqing County of Chamdo, Tibet, Khenpo Zongluo Jampa Khedrup Rinpoche of Chamdo Jampa Ling Monastery gave Dorje Shugden initiation to around 5,000 people!
Cultivation of Rice Fields
From 29th of May 2010, Shar Gaden has started cultivating 20 acres of rice fields which were allotted to us during controversial partition in March 2008. In 1960s, Indian government allocated lands properties to every individual of Buzar monks one acre per a monk purposely for farming, so Gaden Shartse had nearly 90 members at…
Dorje Shugden Movie Project
Dorje Shugden: On The Trail Of A Buddhist Protector is a documentary film project. The general idea is to do documented research on the origin and practice of the Buddhist protector deity Dorje Shugden. It is important to show the practice as integrated part of a living Buddhist tradition without going into the recent controversy….
Shar Gaden Monastery – World Peace Tour
An update from Shar Gaden Monastery of the recent World Peace Tour Please click to enlarge
Torgya Ritual 2010 at Shar Gaden
An update from Shar Gaden Monastery of the Torgya Ritual in 2010 Please click to enlarge
Taktse Dubcho Ritual at Shar Gaden
An update from Shar Gaden Monastery of the recently held four-day Taktse Dubcho Ritual Please click to enlarge
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