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Title: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Namdrol on August 11, 2012, 07:30:58 PM
Gangchen Rinpoche was in China recently, and here are some pics where He visited a practitioner's house (August 4, 2012)

Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: DharmaDefender on August 12, 2012, 08:03:09 PM
Well, like I always say - if the Tibetans dont want him, the 6.2 billion Chinese can have him and Dorje Shugden.

Numbers-wise, lets look at it - 6 million Tibetans who dont want Dorje Shugden, versus 6.2 billion who might.

Whose going to come out on top?

I cant help but laugh at their stupidity for rejecting a practice that has always helped them from the very beginning.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: so_003 on August 13, 2012, 04:51:31 PM
Thank you for sharing these picture with us. He is so bright. Good to get a glimps.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on August 14, 2012, 06:51:40 AM
Well, like I always say - if the Tibetans dont want him, the 6.2 billion Chinese can have him and Dorje Shugden.

Numbers-wise, lets look at it - 6 million Tibetans who dont want Dorje Shugden, versus 6.2 billion who might.

Whose going to come out on top?

I cant help but laugh at their stupidity for rejecting a practice that has always helped them from the very beginning.

Lama Gangchen is still very active and well even at his age. It is the CTA's loss for turning away such a high and erudite lama that could possibly heal many lamas within the CTA, but oh well. Its not just China -- countries not infected with the Dalai Lama frenzy such as Italy and France can benefit from DS lamas such as Gangchen Rinpoche as well. Gangchen Rinpoche will be transmitting Cittamani Tara practice as well. Cittamani Tara is an extremely rare form of Tara, and even HHDL dosent give it out that often. If people turn away from Gangchen Rinpoche because of his Dorje Shugden affiliation, they miss out on Cittamani Tara. awww.

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Tara Chittamani Retreat : two weeks on August 2012
The practice of Tara Chittamani is a special method in Tibetan Buddhism which helps to dissipate interferences and liberate sentient beings from any form of fear and dangers.

The practice permits one to identify with the pure crystal energy of the female divinity Tara which actually is an archetype of the pure female energy free from fear.

Tara is also known as the Liberator and Swift Heroine for the speed which characterizes her intervention. The special energy of Tara who is the consort of Buddha Amoghasiddhi, the Supreme Healer of fear, is the key to overcoming all external, internal and secret fears.

During the retreat Lama Gangchen Rinpoche will confer the transmission of Tara Chittamani, the transmission of the NgalSo Tara Chittamani sadhana and the transmission of the ancient sadhana of H.H. Pabonkha Rinpoche.

The retreat expects to include the 100,000 recitation of Tara and the ritual of the Four Mandalas: prostrations, traditional mandala offering, recitation of the Seven limbed Prayer and recitation of the 21 Praises to Tara.

The retreat will conclude with the traditional Fire Puja.

The Tara Chittamani retreat is also advised for those who have received the Reiki Tara Chagwang NgalSo (2nd Level)

Educational objective of the event
Recognition of various aspects of the mind, better management of inner states and emotions, fears of external events, of inner feelings, of the deepest fear, the one of death.
Increase in physical and mental relaxation. Improvement in cognitive and relational capacity.
Improvement of self-confidence and of personal capacity to act and realize personal aims.
Opening of mind and heart to others and improvement of personal skills to help others.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Tenzin Malgyur on August 15, 2012, 02:00:29 PM
These are beautiful photos, Namdrol. Thank you so much for sharing with everyone here. I like the ones of H.E Gangchen Rinpoche. He just radiates so much care and love. Notice the DS statue on the altar. I must say the practitioner have such extensive offerings on his elaborate altar. How wonderful it would be if everyone is able to practice DS openly just like the host. The millions of Tibetans who reject Dorje Shugden are merely following the instructions of HH Dalai Lama. I pray HH would lift the ban soon and tell the whole world that it is alright to practice DS.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: bambi on August 16, 2012, 11:01:37 AM
I have heard many good and funny stories about Gangchen Rinpoche. I don't know why the moment they finish telling me His stories, I can feel how kind and compassionate He is. Somehow or rather, I felt close to Him although I may never have the chance to meet Him in this life. Gangchen Rinpoche have aged quite a lot eh. His beard almost white colored now.

Dharmadefender, you are right. Since the Tibetans don't want Him, its their LOST! Look at how Gangchen Rinpoche have grown trough out the years? Shouldn't people who practice Dorje Shugden not be that successful???  :o
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on August 17, 2012, 06:51:19 AM
Here is a biography of Gangchen Rinpoche, lest we forget that  he is a really great mahasiddha in more ways than one.

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Lama Gangchen Rinpoche is the holder of an ancient and unbroken lineage of Tantric Masters dating from the time of Shakyamuni Buddha. His Ngalso Tantric Selfhealing is based on Buddha's teaching but it's suitable for modern people.
Born in western Tibet in 1941, he was recognised at an early age to be a reincarnate Lama healer and was enthroned at Gangchen Choepeling Monastery at the age of five.
When he reached the age of twelve he received the "Kachen" degree which is usually conferred after twenty years of study. Between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, he studied medicine, astrology, meditation and philosophy in two of the major monastic universities of Tibet: Sera and Tashi Lhumpo.

He also studied in Gangchen Gompa, Tropu Gompa and Neytsong Monastery. He was disceple of some of the most important Gelugpa Lamas like H.H. Trjichang Rinpoche. In 1963, he went into exile to India where he continued his studies for the next seven years at the Varanasi Sanskrit University in Benares. In 1970, he received the Geshe Rigram degree (similar to a Ph. D.) from Sera Monastic University situated in South India.

After his graduation, he worked as a Lama healer among the Tibetan communities in Nepal, India and Sikkim, during which time he saved the lives of many people and was named private physician to the Royal Family. In 1981, Lama Gangchen visited Europe for the first time and has since become a resident and Italian citizen. In the same year, he also established his first European center: Karuna Choetsok in Lesbos, Greece, where he planted a bodhi tree in the 'Buddha Garden', and where he consecrated what was to become the first in a long line of World Peace Buddha Statues, thankas and images.

Since 1982, he has travelled extensively, both healing and teaching worldwide, leading many pilgrimages to some of the most important holy places of different religious and spiritual denominations in the world. Since many years Lama Gangchen promotes a very important project: for example the integration between Tibetan Medicine (an incredible and unlikely still unknown treasure of humankind) with allopathic medicine.

At present he has more than 100 Inner Peace Education centres or Self-Healing Study Groups worldwide.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: tsangpakarpo on August 17, 2012, 07:55:09 AM
Wow beautiful photos but can see that Gangchen Rinpoche has aged quite a bit. Good thing he is still looking strong and fit!

Gangchen Rinpoche is said to be the emanation of Medicine Buddha. All these years, He has been traveling extensively for healing and teaching. The benefits He has brought to the entire world is boundless. Here's a link to read more about Rinpoche: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/videos/lamas-teachings/his-eminence-gangchen-rinpoche/ (http://www.dorjeshugden.com/videos/lamas-teachings/his-eminence-gangchen-rinpoche/)

A Reincarnated High Lama like Gangchen Rinpoche having many centers around the world and is still practicing Dorje Shugden till this day, how can anyone doubt the power and positive effects of Dorje Shugden?

No one dare say Gangchen Rinpoche is a nobody. But then why put down the protector Gangchen Rinpoche has been practicing all these years? Doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Tammy on August 17, 2012, 09:42:29 AM
Thanks Namdrol for sharing these recent photos. Even though Gancheng Rinpoche's hair and beard are turning grey, he still look as high spirit as in his earlier pictures. It must be from his sincere practice that shows in his aura.

May he live long and play an active part in the long march of lifting the ban !!
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Rihanna on August 17, 2012, 04:55:12 PM
It has been a while since I last saw H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche's photos, thank you for sharing this! It is nice to see H.E.'s photos (especially when this was taken in China) but sad to realise that he is already aging. It has never crossed my mind that I would be seeing H.E.'s beard in white! How sad. Such an illustrious Lama, recognised by international bodies but shunned by his own people and monastery.

It is apparent that H.E. has a growing popularity in China now, the healing Buddha as many would respectfully address H.E. I have heard from many other Rinpoches that H.E. can heal one person's sickness by just virtually touching the person's hand(!)

How fortunate that we have a  Living Buddha in times of degeneration. I have seen H.E.'s work (in Nepal especially) across the globe continuously helping others in many ways.

May you live long H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Dorje Pakmo on August 18, 2012, 05:18:38 AM
Dear Namdrol, thank you for the very nice pictures of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche. It is really warming and joyful to know that the Dorje Shugden’s practice is commonly accepted in China and is benefitting so many there although the Tibetans especially those who blindly supports the CTA rejects such wonderful practice that can swiftly remove pain and suffering.

From the pictures, Lama Gangchen Rinpoche seem to have aged quite a bit from the previous time I saw his pictures (which was a long time ago), but it is really good to see that he is still physically fit and is going around to spread the teaching and practice of Dorje Shugden in order to benefit more and more people around the world. If such a highly revered Lama is giving so much effort and time to spread the teachings of Dorje Shugden, we as practitioners should feel very fortunate and very blessed to be able to even hear and to have received Dorje Shugden’s practice.

May we cherish Dorje Shugden’s practice, be diligent and never give up no matter what.
May the great Lamas who teach Dorje Shugden’s practice all live long for the benefit of all sentient beings and,
May we always be near to our Lama in order to receive his teaching again and again. 
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Big Uncle on August 18, 2012, 06:03:38 AM
What amazing photos of HE Gangchen Rinpoche and it is good that he is still alive and his Dharma works are flourishing. I really like his little shrine with his Lama in it, which I assume must be a statue Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. I really like to see statues of Tibetan Lamas, especially those that come complete with a well cut and sewn Pandit's hat and a golden Lama Tsongkhapa's robes.

I wonder if there's any statues of Dorje Shugden in the form of a Lama - as Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would be a nice image to worship if having a statue of Dorje Shugden is inappropriate. That would be a very neat image to worship and it would make a marvelous addition to any altar.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on August 18, 2012, 11:25:26 AM
Somehow, the sight of him as an older lama now with white beard makes me feel sad and makes me realize that all of our Lamas of this current generation wont be with us forever. They will grow old and if nobody takes up the lineages and the teachings from them, it will all be lost. Therefore, it is very important for them to actually have good students who hold their samaya clean and who are loyal to the lineage to learn up from them so that their teachings and lineages will not be lost in time. fortunately, studying under Lama Gangchen is Lama Michel, who is also a tulku himself and he will hopefully carry on Lama Gangchen's lineage. Lama Gangchen is the lineage holder of so many tantric practices as well as so many unique practices that he has devised that are meant specifically to heal the people of today, such as the NgalSo practices. I will always remember Gangchen Rinpoche as a grand, tantric, black bearded mahasiddha. These pictures really gave me a really sound lesson on impermanence!

What is more is, Gangchen Rinpoche is proficient in Chinese, meaning that he can spread Dharma to the masses in China without much problems. He can go in and out China as much as he wants. Many CTA aligned lamas cannot do that and they are unable to reach the people within China but Gangchen Rinpoche can. There are more people in China than anywhere else, so no matter how anyone wants to see it, Gangchen Rinpoche can benefit more people than any other CTA aligned Gelug Lama simply because there is just so many people in China.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: samayakeeper on August 19, 2012, 08:23:00 AM
In this picture, H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche looks great. He seems to have shed some weight and the tinge of grey  beard gives H.E. the wise matured look. H.E. is a great Mahasiddha, always working almost non stop for the benefit of all beings. May H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche live a thousand years and may H.E. continue to benefit all beings, teaching the dharma and healing practices which H.E. is so widely renown for.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on August 19, 2012, 09:46:06 AM
This is one of the main teachings that Lama Gangchen transmitted and practiced: Ngalso self healing. It is a very relaxing chant and I do feel very light after listening to it. He is after all, the healing Buddha amongst us. I feel really bad for people who miss out on this wonderful healing practice just for the sake of being politically correct.

 NgalSo Self Healing.flv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjr5acSGn7A#)

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NGALSO SELF-HEALING AND ART

The practice of NgalSo Self-Healing, as transmitted by Lama Gangchen Rinpoche based on the teachings of the historical Buddha Siddharta Gautama, unfolds as a process of profound and complex healing of the ‘self’. NgalSo is a Tibetan word formed by two syllables: Ngal which is the negative side of inner and outer realities, experienced in the form of illness, fatigue, pollution, and suffering: it is what we need to purify. So, the positive side, represents all of the favorable energy and incremental qualities to promote well-being, healing and happiness.

Just as the actual meditative practice of Self-Healing comprises several therapies: the therapies of mudra (gestures), concentration, breathing, seed-syllables, colours, archetypal symbols, visualisations, elements and sounds to heal on various levels, so does the creative process integrate the language and techniques of sound, symbols, colors, elements and movement to come into contact with a more subtle, less conceptual level of the self, potentially altering negative psyco-physical patterns and fostering a self-discovery of liberation, peace and joy.

Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: brian on August 20, 2012, 03:11:35 PM
It is always fascinating to see pictures of a High Lama, in this case, H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche's. It is also very good news to know that Rinpoche is widely accepted in China. With Rinpoche's presence in China, one can imagine sooner or later, the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa will flourish in the land of China!

Even Rinpoche is aging but age did not stop Him from helping others and continously active in work to benefit many. I salute to this as many people/beings will benefit from Rinpoche's works especially the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa and of course the protector of our lifetime Dorje Shugden. It makes me feel that how fortunate one can be to be able to be close to such High Lamas.

May you live long Gangchen Rinpoche!
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: whitelion on December 08, 2012, 01:38:06 PM
Thanks for sharing all these wonderful pictures about H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche. Need not to talk more about Gangchen Rinpoche's teaching and attainment. One thing about all these old high lamas that really rare to find nowadays is their strong guru devotion.

Most of the high lama that escape from Tibet already passed away, but no matter how difficult they have to go thru, they are still holding their vows towards their guru or practice. When the ban started all the DS lamas have no second thought and immediately pack their belongings and follow theirs' teachers footstep and starting a total difficult new life, H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche is one of them.

Now the fruit of all DS lamas hard work have bearing, H.H. Trijang Rinpoche have starting to give all different teaching towards all sentient beings, which included Dorje Shugden unbroken lineage. The protector can not be silence, the truth can not be hide, the dharma will not stop flourish. I pray for all the Lamas live a very long life, especially H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche who is as one with Medicine Buddha himself. 
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: kris on December 08, 2012, 06:26:21 PM
Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos!! Compare to Rinpoche's older photos, his beard is getting white. I do pray for Him to stay longer to turn the Dharma wheel and to see the ban lifted.

Of all the photos, I this the most: Without inner peace, it is difficult to achieve world peace..

(http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2458.0;attach=3895;image)
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on December 09, 2012, 05:52:44 AM
It is always fascinating to see pictures of a High Lama, in this case, H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche's. It is also very good news to know that Rinpoche is widely accepted in China. With Rinpoche's presence in China, one can imagine sooner or later, the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa will flourish in the land of China!

Even Rinpoche is aging but age did not stop Him from helping others and continously active in work to benefit many. I salute to this as many people/beings will benefit from Rinpoche's works especially the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa and of course the protector of our lifetime Dorje Shugden. It makes me feel that how fortunate one can be to be able to be close to such High Lamas.

May you live long Gangchen Rinpoche!

Lama Gangchen also has a huge center that is based in Italy, as well as a huge Ladrang in Nepal. His influence is not just in China alone (which by itself is a huge country) and he is also UN's special peace envoy at the same time. His achievements as a Lama is quite remarkable, both spiritually and on a secular level. I really pray that Lama Gangchen would be with us for a long, long time and that he helps spread Dorje Shugden and bring his practice to another level, while healing everyone that comes across his path.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: icy on December 09, 2012, 01:13:54 PM
Thank you Namdrol for sharing Lama Gangchen Rinpoche here.  I am extremely happy to see him here.  I have not seen him for many years.  It is nice to know he is trotting the globe as usual but with more vigor.  Long Live Lama Gangchen!  Please continue to turn the wheel of Dharma and give light in the age the of darkness!
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: dsiluvu on December 09, 2012, 03:41:52 PM
Thank you for this beautiful post on Gangchen Rinpoche. It is really nice to see the most recent yet personal pictures of Gangchen Rinpoche. I especially like the heart advice message of what Gangchen Rinpoche wrote which is absolutely true. Anywhere we go we can create Peace if we have inner peace and from there... world peace.

It is wonderful to see the beautiful works of Gangchen Rinpoche spreading world peace teachings throughout the world. I cannot phantom how someone like Gangchen Rinpoche could possibly be harmful to the world let alone the Tibetan govt and how totally insane it is to actually have him in the list of dangerous Lamas wanted by the silly CTA!

May His Holiness Gangchen Rinpoche's work continues to flourish, may He have a long life and may we have the merits to receive his blessings and teachings!

Here is a picture I saw of Gangchen Rinpoche that I thought He looked really regal that I'd like to share. If I am not mistake this could be at the same place where Trijang Rinpoche gave initiation in Switzerland ;)

 
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Barzin on December 09, 2012, 06:39:44 PM
Thankyou so the pictures, they looked amazing.  More amazing it is actually some insightful pictures into Gangchen Rinpoche's private life.  What else can I say besides even hair is turning grey, Gangchen Rinpoche is still active and spreading dharma tirelessly.  Being the emanation of a healing Buddha, we are so lucky and blessed to have Gangchen Rinpoche living among us.  If we look at his accomplishment today, Gangchen Rinpoche has always been on the go travel everywhere to spread dharma and heal people.  I am sure you have heard many cases.  He has accomplished so much.  I rejoice for his work and wishing him long life and good health to continue spread the dharma.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: thor on December 10, 2012, 02:29:52 AM
i wonder if there's any statues of Dorje Shugden in the form of a Lama - as Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would be a nice image to worship if having a statue of Dorje Shugden is inappropriate. That would be a very neat image to worship and it would make a marvelous addition to any altar.

Are you referring to statues of the Shugden lineage lamas? If so, I know for a fact that Shar Gaden monastery has a huge collection of lama statues, including those you mentioned. They are pretty large - about 4 or 5 feet I think and I think they are now in the main lachi. Very beautiful. The picture attached is just a sample.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Big Uncle on December 11, 2012, 02:40:16 PM
i wonder if there's any statues of Dorje Shugden in the form of a Lama - as Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would be a nice image to worship if having a statue of Dorje Shugden is inappropriate. That would be a very neat image to worship and it would make a marvelous addition to any altar.

Are you referring to statues of the Shugden lineage lamas? If so, I know for a fact that Shar Gaden monastery has a huge collection of lama statues, including those you mentioned. They are pretty large - about 4 or 5 feet I think and I think they are now in the main lachi. Very beautiful. The picture attached is just a sample.


Yeah, something like that. I am sure there are statues of Dulzin Drakpa Gyeltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. I have always loved statues of Lamas because they seem to radiate wisdom, compassion and monkhood. I would very much like to worship a statue of Dorje Shugden in the form of a monk.

I am not sure if this is a valid tradition but I don't think there's anything wrong in that right? After all, I know Dorje Shugden take trance of the oracle in his wrathful and also peaceful form as the Lama. I think having statues and images according to our budget is a great puja to connect with Dorje Shugden so our prayers and golden drink offerings will bear fruit.

Back on the topic of Gangchen Rinpoche, I believe he is a Dorje Shugden Lama and openly practicing and propagating Dorje Shugden to many out there. One of the things I admire about him is that he doesn't criticize the Dalai Lama despite the blatant discrimination happening within Tibetan circles. The last thing I heard was that he is one of the top 10 Lamas on the Tibetan hitlist.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: pgdharma on December 12, 2012, 11:07:21 AM
Thank you for sharing these photos with us, Namdrol.  It is indeed rejoicing to know that Dorje Shugden practice is accepted in China and benefiting so many people(China has a big population!). H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche looks physically fit and still traveling all over the world and spreading the teachings of Dorje Shugden. We are very fortunate to have a Living Buddha with us here,  and yet it is a shame that his own people and monastery reject such a highly illustrious Master.

May H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche live long!
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: icy on January 12, 2013, 03:17:27 PM
I like to share with all my friends this clear and nice recent image of Lama Gangchen Rinpoche with Lama Jampa in Mongolia.  As usual Lama Gangchen Rinpoche is as majestic looking as before or more so with his silver beard.   8)
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: DharmaSpace on January 14, 2013, 07:28:14 AM
Thanks icy the picture you shared is so radiant of these two wonderful lama.

Big Uncle I heard Gangchen Lama was the top lama on the CTA hitlist. CTA being the silly donkey that they are wants to harm the very people who can save Tibet once more if that is truly what the CTA wants. The Italians want Gangchen lama, so do many Indonesians I think (remember he built Borodbudur mind you), he has been to Borobudur 22 times in his current lifetime. What is in store for Indonesia lets wait and see, so many nations would welcome Gangchen Lama whether as a guest or a spiritual master. Only CTA in their short sightedness wants to assassinate Lama Gangchen.

Lama Gangchen founded http://www.lgpt.net/lama_found.htm (http://www.lgpt.net/lama_found.htm) and this organisation is also engaging with the United Nations. And it is doing humanitarian work as well here http://www.helpinaction.net/help-in-action_en.htm (http://www.helpinaction.net/help-in-action_en.htm)

So CTA don't kill your GOLDEN GOOSE!

 

Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on January 15, 2013, 07:27:35 AM
i wonder if there's any statues of Dorje Shugden in the form of a Lama - as Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. That would be a nice image to worship if having a statue of Dorje Shugden is inappropriate. That would be a very neat image to worship and it would make a marvelous addition to any altar.

Are you referring to statues of the Shugden lineage lamas? If so, I know for a fact that Shar Gaden monastery has a huge collection of lama statues, including those you mentioned. They are pretty large - about 4 or 5 feet I think and I think they are now in the main lachi. Very beautiful. The picture attached is just a sample.


Yeah, something like that. I am sure there are statues of Dulzin Drakpa Gyeltsen, Panchen Sonam Drakpa and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen. I have always loved statues of Lamas because they seem to radiate wisdom, compassion and monkhood. I would very much like to worship a statue of Dorje Shugden in the form of a monk.

I am not sure if this is a valid tradition but I don't think there's anything wrong in that right? After all, I know Dorje Shugden take trance of the oracle in his wrathful and also peaceful form as the Lama. I think having statues and images according to our budget is a great puja to connect with Dorje Shugden so our prayers and golden drink offerings will bear fruit.

Back on the topic of Gangchen Rinpoche, I believe he is a Dorje Shugden Lama and openly practicing and propagating Dorje Shugden to many out there. One of the things I admire about him is that he doesn't criticize the Dalai Lama despite the blatant discrimination happening within Tibetan circles. The last thing I heard was that he is one of the top 10 Lamas on the Tibetan hitlist.

Gangchen Rinpoche is also the founder of the Lama Gangchen World Peace foundation, which is basically  his organization and Dharma center. He is also a UN Peace ambassador. We're talking about Lama Gangchen's importance being recognized on a global scale, by all the heads of the world, not just a measly country. Can any of the CTA people achieve this? Can lobsang sanggay achieve this? I doubt they can. So why put him in a hitlist? are they jealous? Why are they murdering their own lamas? But too bad for the CTA and for Dharamsala because Lama Gangchen is out of reach from them and nobody in the CTA can do anything about that. The reward money for the hitlist can be better used to improve Dharamsala. But oh well. I'm not the sikyong anyway, lets see how they waste away what little resource they have.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: thaimonk on January 16, 2013, 08:49:45 PM
The guru is Buddha. The Buddha is the guru. Without the guru there is no Buddha. without the Buddha there is no guru. Without the Buddha and Guru there is no dharma. Without dharma there is no sangha. Without the guru there is no Three Jewels.

Gangchen Rinpoche is a living Buddha. The living Buddha is Gangchen Rinpoche. To view, hear, see, touch and imagine a living Buddha like Gangchen Rinpoche can only arise from aeons of accummulated merits. If you see Gangchen Rinpoche, it is the same as seeing the Buddha.

The photos are blessedly beautiful. Thank you for posting.

Thaimonk
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on April 05, 2013, 04:19:42 AM
I just realized that Gangchen Rinpoche knows both English, Tibetan and Chinese and possibly Italian, where he is currently residing in. It is pretty amazing how a Tibetan Lama can pick up so many languages in such a short span of time, just so that he can benefit us people who speak in many different languages. The best thing is that China is okay with him and allows him to go in and out of Tibet without problems. He is compassionate enough to learn several languages just to spread the Dharma around. Gangchen Rinpoche is indeed a highly attained Mahasiddha, and it is very sad for the CTA to turn him away because at the end of the day, CTA is at the losing end.
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: DharmaSpace on April 07, 2013, 07:19:33 PM
Thats very interesting fact to know Lama Gangchen chooses to master so many languages he is very serious about spreading the buddha dharma and Dorje Shugden. He is the kind of Lama who can assist CTA in the quest for meaningful autonomy, if he CTA would just stop putting out a contract on him.  CTA you have not gotten one negotiation last year which shows how inept you are, are you going to keep isolating DS lamas who have the connection and influence over the CHinese?
Title: Re: Most recent pics of H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche
Post by: Ensapa on April 08, 2013, 04:51:46 AM
Thats very interesting fact to know Lama Gangchen chooses to master so many languages he is very serious about spreading the buddha dharma and Dorje Shugden. He is the kind of Lama who can assist CTA in the quest for meaningful autonomy, if he CTA would just stop putting out a contract on him.  CTA you have not gotten one negotiation last year which shows how inept you are, are you going to keep isolating DS lamas who have the connection and influence over the CHinese?

The fact that CTA wants to kill a UN Ambassador speaks lots for their goals and to how "spiritual" they really are. It speaks a lot for their mentality and maturity to actually think further than just from their little world. CTA will not get any negotiations as long as they uphold the Dorje Shugden ban and as long as they do not speak up clearly against the self immolations that are happening in China. They should also stop showing hatred against the Chinese because that will not improve relations. It is rather funny to see a supposedly Buddhist government not knowing so many of these basics.