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About Dorje Shugden => General Discussion => Topic started by: WisdomBeing on October 26, 2011, 09:38:48 AM
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I stumbled across this blog today: http://www.twelveintwelve.info/?p=724 (http://www.twelveintwelve.info/?p=724) - read it for an outsider's view of the Shugden situation.
The main blogger is very interesting - J.D. Lewis - he is an actor who has appeared on shows such as Friends, ER, Suddenly Susan… all the way back to L.A. Law. He has been seen in hundreds of commercials including Bud Light, Vidal Sassoon, Arco Smog Pros, and as a spokesperson for L.A. Gear with Kathy Ireland. As a celebrated playwright, his works have been produced internationally, headlining The Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland and The UnFringed Festival in Limerick, Ireland. J.D. Lewis is most known for his work as an acting coach in Los Angeles. He started The Actor’s Lab in Los Angeles in 1990, and has worked with some of the top names in the industry. He has been very active, donating his time and energy in the arts working with inner city kids, and kids that would otherwise not be exposed to the arts. His greatest accomplishment is raising his two sons, who he adopted at birth as a single parent.
I think it's interesting that of all places in India that this family ended up in, they ended up in Shar Gaden! What are the chances of that happening!!! Anyway, I hope this blog will bring more immediate attention to and undemonise the Shugden issue!
Losang Tenpa - perhaps you can share your experience with this family too.
The Bad Boys of Buddhism
Leave it to the boys and me to find the one Tibetan Buddhist Monastery that has been ostracized by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. It really is a compelling story for all you who think Buddhism is about chanting, meditating, and living a life of compassion.
When we arrived here at Shar Gaden, one of the first things Jampa, the charismatic secretary of the monastery said to me was, “We are having some issues with the Dalai Lama”. I was taken back, as I was under the impression that His Holiness was the Kingpin of Buddhism.
Apparently a number of years ago, the Dalai Lama asked all of his monasteries to quit practicing a certain meditation called Dorje Shugden. My understanding is that the Dalai Lama’s oracle, or guidance counselor, suggested to the His Holiness that they stop doing this particular practice. Because Dorje Shugden has been perceived by some as more of the “fire and brimstone” approach to Buddhism, His Holiness decided to give it the ax.
It probably doesn’t help matters that the deity they propitiate is a scary looking figure with three eyes, a human heart in his one hand, a sword in the other, and a wrathful look on his face. Perhaps the Dalai Lama thought this menacing figure might scare some westerners away. Therefore, he required all the monks of the Tibetan monasteries to sign a pledge that they would no longer participate in this very old Tibetan ritual.
Here’s where the Bad Boys of Buddhism, my friends and monks of The Shar Gaden monastery, come in. It seems that the senior monks of Shar Gaden felt like discontinuing this practice was not in the best interest of their lineage.
They refused to sign the agreement… and apparently all hell broke lose. Many followers of the Dalai Lama became enraged with the Dorje Shugden followers. At one point when one of the Dalai Lama’s people was murdered, they blamed it on the group that chose not to sign the paper.
Cut to years later… In this isolated area of south-central India where an entire community of monks live, there is a great divide. As I walk down the street with my friend, Losang Tenpa, or as the boys and I call him, Monk Duke, he is glared at and in certain shops, they even refuse to serve him.
Monk Duke is a character. He’s from Minnesota and has been a practicing Buddhist for the last fifteen years. He has recently committed his life to the “monkhood”. He is the perfect poster child for the Bad Boys of Buddhism. He’s a sort of James Dean of the Red Robes. Rugged, with a past of drugs, alcohol and near death experiences… and I quote, “I have had a pretty crazy past.”
Now he is a full-fledged member of Shar Gaden and the face of Western Buddhism in a sea of Tibetan and Nepalese monks. He holds his head high when he goes into town, even though he knows that many are scrutinizing him. He chose to side with the Shar Gaden lineage because his teacher, Geshe Tsultrim Gyaltsen, was determined to keep the Dorje Shugen practice alive. Monk Duke said that, “I have chosen to follow the teacher I have worked with for years. I have taken vows and commitments with this teacher, and my alliance is with him.”
The whole thing is shocking to me… My idea of Buddhism was about losing the ego, getting centered and quiet, and finding enlightenment. But it seems that things are a bit tense here in this area that was given to exiled Tibetan monks by the country of India. Over the last few years, words have been spoken, rocks have been thrown and most disturbing, great walls built around each of the many monasteries in the area. What’s wild is that, after the split, the properties here were allotted in a strange way so that some of Shar Gaden’s building are surrounding by building gained by the other monasteries that have issue with this group, making it an uncomfortable and tense living situation.
As an experiment the other day, Monk Duke and I visited a local store famous for not serving Shar Gaden monks. I went in and smiled, bought some flip flops for Buck, and then Duke came in to buy some incense. They wouldn’t even look up at him.
So I piped in, “Hey, how much for the incense?” … they replied, “Forty Rupies”, and then I said, “I’ll pay for it.” They then smiled, took my money and when we went to leave, the man behind the counter and Monk Duke exchanged a smile. I felt like it was one step closer to Nirvana and I had done my small part to bridge a chasm between the two factions. Who knows… that simple meeting of the minds could have been the beginning of the reunification of the Tibetan Buddhist Federation. Or maybe not… I think it’s going to take more than a westerner’s smile to sort things out here. I’m thinking of coming back next year and shooting a documentary on the subject.
None of the controversy seems to have affected Jackson or Buck’s experience of this place. Buck instantly joined in on a game of Futbol with the younger monks. Kunga, one of the senior monks and a great character, took a liking to Buck and presented him with his own red robes. Yes, Buck spent his entire time dressed as a monk and sitting in on the meditations. He really took to it. He learned how to fold and wear the robes and also how to recite some of the mantras. Monk Duke even presented Buck with his own prayer beads, which he proudly wears to remind himself of his time at Shar Gaden. What an amazing experience for an 8 year old boy, eh?
Jackson jumped right in helping out with Monk Duke’s English classes. They all laugh when they hear his name because of Michael Jackson. These young monks can play a mean game of English language hang-man. And here’s some refreshing news, when we were practicing conversational English with them, we discovered that none of them knew who Lady Gaga was. How refreshing is that!
Our experience here has been eye-opening and truly delightful. We have made some great friends, had the opportunity to live with the monks and see their lives first hand, and have been able to discovery the beauty of monastic living. If the Dalai Lama spent some time with Monk Duke, Jampa, and Kunga, I’m sure they all could resolve this issue with compassion and loving-kindness.
If you are interested in knowing more about the Monks of Shar Gaden Monastery, check them out on FaceBook. They are in need of dedicated Pen Pals for the younger monks to practice their English with, and also English language books. Please let me know if you are interested in helping them.
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J.D. and his kids are an amazing family. I was lucky enough to have spent quite a deal of time with them while they were here.
J.D.'s blog post will be read mainly by non-Buddhists, however he has quite a huge following back in the states. They are traveling to 12 countries in 12 months to experience different cultures and help where they can. The Dorje Shugden issue greatly intrigued J.D. and he already has plans to come back with a film crew to Shar Gaden next year to film a documentary about the subject.
His blog post was written with a touch of humor, but that did not detract from his message. He supports the monastery and wants to help in whatever way he can. One thing he kept repeating was "This place is amazing, how could anyone think there was something wrong going on here."
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thank you for sharing, Tenzin. I really think that it is not coincidence that J.D. came to Shar Gaden. Do you know why he chose Shar Gaden? Or how he chose it? Someone must have told him about Shar Gaden. Excellent that he plans to do a documentary. The more information there is out there that shows the public that Dorje Shugden practice is not evil, the better!
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Such a fresh and neutral account of an encounter with "the life under the ban" by a western family.
Things do not sound dramatic, but intriguing instead.
I am looking forward to the documentary!
We need fresh neutral eyes that can look at the positive sides.
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A fresh pair of eyes is always welcome to shed a different light to the issue at hand. Westerners are typically very critical and any hint of trouble they will be heard at any costs. Glad this hollywood person is able to see Shar Gaden for what it really is, an institution of spirituality. Pro Dorje Shugden people are getting more numerous and stronger with time.
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What shown here is not just practitioners of Buddhism debating with one another regarding the issue of protector. It is totally from an "outsider" point of view, which made it interesting to see a fresh point of view. J.D Lewis personally experienced the life of a monastery has gained him some special insights of the monastery and monkhood. What's exiciting is that the issue actually intriged him!
I am looking forward to the documentary, coming from a well respected and recognized name from acting industry. I think it is going to be great documentary, well I really hope so!
And he is making the issue so well known to the western world, many will get to know the protector. What a way to promote our precious protector! And i really admire how he is creating awareness to help the monastery.
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Actually, I think whats particular special about Mr Lewis doing this is not just a fresh pair of eyes. Its the unbiased, objective opinions of someone whose got no concept about the politics that exist within Tibetan Buddhism. Lets face it - if you or me said summit about Dorje Shugden, of course people will take it with a pinch of salt because were biased. But Mr Lewis is totally tabula rasa, and free to form whatever opinions he wants.
To be honest, sometimes Im inclined to believe the Phayul chat that most ordinary Tibetans dont want this trouble. And Im inclined to believe my monk friends chat that most monks remain friends even after the split. I think its just a bunch of bollocks being stirred up by within the old fashioned politicking faction of the CTA.
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I agree with you there, DharmaDefender. I still wonder how J.D. came to Shar Gaden. Whether he was invited or he knew about the Shugden issue. Most people who don't know about the D.S. issue would probably have gone to Gaden monastery. Perhaps DS guided him there!
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J.D. actually knew nothing about the controversy before coming to Shar Gaden.
He found the monastery after a google search using the keywords 'monastery in South India'.
I am still in touch with J.D. and the kids as they continue their journey. J.D. has been reaching out to his friends to help support the educational programs here at Shar Gaden. He is friends with one of the head-honchos of Scholastic; the worlds leading textbook producer for schools. We all hope this leads to much needed assistance for the monastery school.
J.D. is also a bit of a bad boy himself, so we hit it right off. ;D We shared many stories about life before finding strength through spirituality. He is genuinely interested in learning all he can about Dorje Shugden. I gave him some photos and explained things as best as I could. I hope to share more with him as time goes on.
He plans on coming back to Shar Gaden in about a year to film the documentary.
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Dear Losang Tenpa,
Thanks for sharing that - we must thank Google! And I am sure Dorje Shugden played a part in it too...
I hope Shar Gaden gets the much needed text books from scholastic. Excellent connections from J.D.!
Please do keep this thread posted with any more news. I can't wait for the documentary. Do you know what happened to the movie about Dorje Shugden? i just checked their website and there doesn't seem to be any updates.
Thanks in advance! :)
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The Dorje Shugden movie still has not started filming but has received the needed permission from Dorje Shugden via the oracle.
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That's wonderful news, Losang Tenpa - do keep us posted when filming will begin! Or when will it go into post-production etc... how very exciting!
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Due to this blog post I have had it come to my attention that some man from the Payul forum has decided to rake me through the coals concerning my past. This is not new for me. Some people never see past their quick judgements, although it seems unfair to judge the person I am now by my actions over 20 years ago. I have never claimed to have led a perfect life and thankfully those who know me see beyond the mistakes of my past. It was actually due to the suffering of my past that I was compelled to find answers and that brought the Dharma into my life. I have learned not to regret any of my past; it is what led me here. If my life was perfect as a teen, I would have had no reason to search out spirituality. We are all led to the Dharma in different ways. Maybe it is enough to say that we have found the Dharma and have changed our life without the judgements. I am sure the man from Payul forum would not want others digging up his mistakes from 20 years ago.
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Dear Losang Tenpa,
Gosh, I just went to the link - someone certainly went trawling into your past, LT. Guess they don't have anything better to do! They should be doing Dharma instead.
Personally i wouldn't give a flying toss about what people think about one's past... everyone has a past.. some more colourful than others, but it's what we're doing now that matters. If Milarepa or Angulimala gave a toss about what people thought about their past, i am sure they wouldn't have achieved their attainments.
Now you're a monk, Losang Tenpa, and as long as you're holding the sacred vows.. nobody has a right to judge you so hang in there!
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Dear Losang Tenpa,
Gosh, I just went to the link - someone certainly went trawling into your past, LT. Guess they don't have anything better to do! They should be doing Dharma instead.
Personally i wouldn't give a flying toss about what people think about one's past... everyone has a past.. some more colourful than others, but it's what we're doing now that matters. If Milarepa or Angulimala gave a toss about what people thought about their past, i am sure they wouldn't have achieved their attainments.
Now you're a monk, Losang Tenpa, and as long as you're holding the sacred vows.. nobody has a right to judge you so hang in there!
Thank you Wisdom Being.
I have my past struggles to thank for bringing the Dharma into my life. I truly feel it was a blessing. If people want to judge me on who 'I' was, instead of on who 'I' am now, there is not much I can do about that.
Thank you again, I appreciate your words.
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I salute you, Lozang Tenpa, for the many brave qualities you show, but chief of all, for your single-pointed Guru Devotion and fierce commitment to keeping the Dorje Shugden practice alive that brought you to Shar Gaden to brave the many 'slings' and outrageous actions against Shugden monks and practitioners.
I agree with all that has been said about Mr Lewis here. He moved me most when he said: "If the Dalai Lama spent some time with Monk Duke, Jampa and Kunga(the Bad Boys of Tibetan Buddhism), I'm sure they all could resolve this issue with compassion and loving-kindness". These words show how positively his stay in Shar Gaden has impacted him.
Yes, I too look forward to his documentary!
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Here is a link to J.D. and his 2 kids getting interviewed on American television:
http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html (http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html)
Pretty cool that Shar Gaden left such an impact on young Buck! This family visited 12 amazing countries in 12 months and Buck chose his stay at Shar Gaden as his favorite!!! Yay for Losang Buck!!
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We at this website have an ongoing fundraising drive for Shar Gaden. We have the great honor to send them money regularly. We have been doing so for the last four years including sponsoring of many pujas, teachings, books, utilities and computers. We will continue to do so without interruption. We do so knowing the monks of Shar Gaden are heroes.
Dorje Shugden took trance of his oracle and informed us He is very pleased with the works we are doing at this website and for Shar Gaden. He advised us to continue but without anything scathing towards His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dorje Shugden on many occasions told us to always show deference and respect to His Holiness the Dalai Lama no matter what it may look like now. We will abide by Dorje Shugden's advice.
We will continue to proliferate Dorje Shugden's practice and support Shar Gaden Monastery.
Mana
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Here is a link to J.D. and his 2 kids getting interviewed on American television:
[url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url] ([url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url])
Pretty cool that Shar Gaden left such an impact on young Buck! This family visited 12 amazing countries in 12 months and Buck chose his stay at Shar Gaden as his favorite!!! Yay for Losang Buck!!
J.D. has plans for coming back to Shar Gaden Monastery to shoot a documentary. :)
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There have been many documentaries from the west who have covered on the issue that is affecting the Gelug tradition and the Tibetan people. This is a fresh perspective I feel from people who not only went there to get the 'NEWS' but lived there as part of the monks within Shar Gaden Monastery. They lived with them side by side and really got to know the cool monks at Shar Gaden who are so infinitely kind and helpful and always genuinely concerned for others.
So this is something fresh to bring to the table. I look forward to this documentary, this will be an awesome one.
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Here is a link to J.D. and his 2 kids getting interviewed on American television:
[url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url] ([url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url])
Pretty cool that Shar Gaden left such an impact on young Buck! This family visited 12 amazing countries in 12 months and Buck chose his stay at Shar Gaden as his favorite!!! Yay for Losang Buck!!
J.D. has plans for coming back to Shar Gaden Monastery to shoot a documentary. :)
Cool I'll be looking forward to that :)
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We at this website have an ongoing fundraising drive for Shar Gaden. We have the great honor to send them money regularly. We have been doing so for the last four years including sponsoring of many pujas, teachings, books, utilities and computers. We will continue to do so without interruption. We do so knowing the monks of Shar Gaden are heroes.
Dorje Shugden took trance of his oracle and informed us He is very pleased with the works we are doing at this website and for Shar Gaden. He advised us to continue but without anything scathing towards His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dorje Shugden on many occasions told us to always show deference and respect to His Holiness the Dalai Lama no matter what it may look like now. We will abide by Dorje Shugden's advice.
We will continue to proliferate Dorje Shugden's practice and support Shar Gaden Monastery.
Mana
This is amazing - Dorje Shugden has spoken through the oracle to support not criticizing the Dalai Lama?? Is this the only time recorded that Dorje Shugden has actually stated this? I had only known of HH Trijang Rinpoche advising that we keep faith in the Dalai Lama and Dorje Shugden. So if Mana is stating that Dorje Shugden himself has confirmed this advice, then it shows that the bigger picture is not just a hypothesis but actually sanctioned by Dorje Shugden himself! Personally I find this mindblowing… and am amazed that nobody else seems to be amazed!!!!!
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I’m sorry – I was so amazed that I forgot to comment on the topic at hand! LOL! Anyway, I did want to mention that I saw the TV interview on Larry’s Look and it was great to see young 9-year-old Buck say that his favourite part of the 12 country trip was the Buddhist monastery. Like everyone here, I am very much looking forward to the documentary that JD intends to do. Keep us posted, LT.
I recall that there was a Dorje Shugden movie which was going to be made awhile back but I don’t know what happened to that. There was a lot of secrecy around it – understandably because of the touchiness of the subject matter – but I haven’t heard anymore news. If anyone knows any progress, do let us know.
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Here is a link to J.D. and his 2 kids getting interviewed on American television:
[url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url] ([url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url])
Pretty cool that Shar Gaden left such an impact on young Buck! This family visited 12 amazing countries in 12 months and Buck chose his stay at Shar Gaden as his favorite!!! Yay for Losang Buck!!
J.D. has plans for coming back to Shar Gaden Monastery to shoot a documentary. :)
This is great news! Clearly Shar Gaden made an impact on J.D. Lewis and a documentary would be yet another opportunity to spread Dorje Shugden and tell the world about the hypocrisy of the CTA. We have an amazing Protector who will draw the right people into the picture at the right time, provided we keep our samaya clean.
Thank you to Losang Tenpa who did his part in enrolling J.D. Lewis, and for keeping up with the practice proudly. I second what Wisdom Being said and personally it is refreshing to see someone with a past come clean and practicing the dharma. Like you said....the worst thing that could have happened to us in this life is not the mistakes we made, but that we never met the dharma at all. Not only did you meet the dharma, but you met the greatest of enlightened Protectors, Dorje Shugden himself. Whatever troubles drove you to join the monastery, was perhaps your good karma ripening, albeit in disguise.
Power on for the Protector Monk Duke.
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Here is a link to J.D. and his 2 kids getting interviewed on American television:
[url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url] ([url]http://www.wcnc.com/on-tv/Larrys-Look--August-28-167678115.html[/url])
Pretty cool that Shar Gaden left such an impact on young Buck! This family visited 12 amazing countries in 12 months and Buck chose his stay at Shar Gaden as his favorite!!! Yay for Losang Buck!!
J.D. has plans for coming back to Shar Gaden Monastery to shoot a documentary. :)
This is great news! Clearly Shar Gaden made an impact on J.D. Lewis and a documentary would be yet another opportunity to spread Dorje Shugden and tell the world about the hypocrisy of the CTA. We have an amazing Protector who will draw the right people into the picture at the right time, provided we keep our samaya clean.
Thank you to Losang Tenpa who did his part in enrolling J.D. Lewis, and for keeping up with the practice proudly. I second what Wisdom Being said and personally it is refreshing to see someone with a past come clean and practicing the dharma. Like you said....the worst thing that could have happened to us in this life is not the mistakes we made, but that we never met the dharma at all. Not only did you meet the dharma, but you met the greatest of enlightened Protectors, Dorje Shugden himself. Whatever troubles drove you to join the monastery, was perhaps your good karma ripening, albeit in disguise.
Power on for the Protector Monk Duke.
Thank you for your kind words. :)
I am still in regular contact with J.D. and the kids. It was simply amazing to see the youngest child, Buck, instantly get pulled into the Dharma. He told his father after just a couple of days at Shar Gaden that he wanted to stay and become a monk. This was in no doubt due to the impact the holy sangha had on his mind. He begged his father to let him stay and it was later agreed that we would get him some robes, take him to the pujas, and teach him some mantras. His father later told Buck that when he gets a little older and can make more decisions for himself, he may come back to Shar Gaden and join the sangha.
Good stuff!!
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I am very pleased to know that there will be a documentary being done on Lord Shugden's practice and Shar Gaden Monastery! It is time that heroes gets recognised and their pleas be highlighted to the world. It is kinda moving when it took a person who knows nothing about Buddhism (ok, a little maybe) to do a documentary about Lord Shugden's issue. Perhaps JD really saw something this being so interesting because of the issues with Dalai Lama and all those controversies.
When the documentary's done (can't wait!!) it will be spreaded to the western world and it is only going to make Lord Shugden more famous than ever before! Can't wait!
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J.D. was actually quite moved when he was able to witness the effects of the ban first hand.
I spent many afternoons walking around with him and the kids to the various monasteries and shops in the area. He was able to see right away the way people reacted to him when they saw him walking with a Shar Gaden monk. He saw the way people glared at us, turned their backs as we walked by, and even refused service in some shops.
He was shocked. He could not believe he was seeing these actions from other Buddhist monks who are often viewed as beings of compassion. The kindness he received from all of the monks at Shar Gaden was a very good balance to this new experience for him.
He interviewed some of the monks about the ban and he will be including this in the video he is making about his adventures around the world.
He wants to come back and do a documentary specifically on this issue of the ban, apart from his other video project. He has many friends in the movie business and I am sure would be able to make a great documentary on the subject.
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J.D. was actually quite moved when he was able to witness the effects of the ban first hand.
I spent many afternoons walking around with him and the kids to the various monasteries and shops in the area. He was able to see right away the way people reacted to him when they saw him walking with a Shar Gaden monk. He saw the way people glared at us, turned their backs as we walked by, and even refused service in some shops.
He was shocked. He could not believe he was seeing these actions from other Buddhist monks who are often viewed as beings of compassion. The kindness he received from all of the monks at Shar Gaden was a very good balance to this new experience for him.
He interviewed some of the monks about the ban and he will be including this in the video he is making about his adventures around the world.
He wants to come back and do a documentary specifically on this issue of the ban, apart from his other video project. He has many friends in the movie business and I am sure would be able to make a great documentary on the subject.
Anyone who hears about the Shugden ban and see the result of the ban on people's lives will be shocked. Shocked not only because we live in a modern world where there is no place for persecutions and but also to learn that a baseless ban is being imposed by the very same people who portray to the world a very opposite image. Witch hunters portraying as victims of persecutions.
I am almost certain that the only people who cannot see through their own prejudice are the CTA and the people who uphold the ban and participate in the bullying. Anyone else will be completely shocked to learn about this. People will ask questions and quickly learn that there are no logical answers and no valid reason for the ban. Those like JD who witnessed the effects of the ban immediately feel the injustice that is taking place. Wait till he digs even deeper.
I hope JD will consider making a full documentary about the ban and tell the story from the perspective of someone who is completely neutral, and has nothing to gain either way.
Thank you once again Losang Tenpa.
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Anyone who hears about the Shugden ban and see the result of the ban on people's lives will be shocked. Shocked not only because we live in a modern world where there is no place for persecutions and but also to learn that a baseless ban is being imposed by the very same people who portray to the world a very opposite image. Witch hunters portraying as victims of persecutions.
There are many things that encircle the ban that will shock many people if they find out about it, among it being Buddhists of other traditions. They will find it odd to see why are the Dalai Lama's followers committing violent acts and the expulsion of monks from monasteries who have not trasgressed the vinaya is shocking and unbelievable in so many levels. This has never happened in the history of Buddhism before and it goes against all that the Buddha has taught, irregardless of traditions.
I am almost certain that the only people who cannot see through their own prejudice are the CTA and the people who uphold the ban and participate in the bullying. Anyone else will be completely shocked to learn about this. People will ask questions and quickly learn that there are no logical answers and no valid reason for the ban. Those like JD who witnessed the effects of the ban immediately feel the injustice that is taking place. Wait till he digs even deeper.
All of these inconsistencies have been hidden by the CTA and their cronies for the longest time because if they were to be exposed, it will for sure mean the end of CTA in the eyes of the world as they contradict the very causes that they are fighting for. However, as paper cannot wrap fire, this issue will be known by the world and CTA will lose their credibility because not everyone is as naive as the first batch of Tibetan Buddhists.
I hope JD will consider making a full documentary about the ban and tell the story from the perspective of someone who is completely neutral, and has nothing to gain either way.
Thank you once again Losang Tenpa.
A documentary that would talk about this ban from the point of view of someone who is neutral...and then it is aired in National Geographic will make a huge impact as it will show the world what really is going on. The current documentaries that are on this issue are only broadcasted to limited audience (Al Jazeera and the french TV channel) but if it was produced for a wider audience, people will know and learn a lot more and it would plant a lot of seeds, although they would need to bypass the CTA and their cronies first.