I wish the temples would focus on their core purpose of spreading their religion, beliefs and practices to benefit others. The ban has shifted priorities from real spiritual practice to politicking, jockeying for position and favor, and being more concerned about outer rather than inner practice.
Buddhism has always been about bettering oneself through the practice of mind transformation, selflessness, guru devotion and being of benefit to others. It has never been about being politically correct, nor about following the leader of Tibet. One's Guru would always take priority over everything else, regardless of how difficult the situation seems.
The ban is contradictory to the fundamental tenets of Vajrayana Buddhism in so many ways. In particular, the execution of the ban is cruel, lacking kindness or compassion. I wish that people would see through the edict laid down by the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Administration, and make constant and heartfelt appeals for the ban to be lifted. Just look at the growth of the Shugden monasteries, and growing support for the Shugden movement as time passes. How is what they are doing wrong? How is anyone being negatively affected by the practice of Shugden? Instead, the lineage is growing stronger, and the principles of guru devotion, holding of commitments, real dharma practice are being upheld. Is that bad? Please do something while we still can.
