Why hiding that Trijang Rinpoche wrote the Tibetan National Anthem?

[hope rainbow]

I just found out that Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche wrote the Tibetan National Anthem back in the 40's, and that tha CTA prefers not to let everyone know...
Why? Indeed why would they be bothered?

see here:
http://dorjeshugden.com/wp/?p=12875

"The new Tibetan National Anthem or the Gyallu is being adopted and widely used by all the Tibetans-in-exile. Though it is forbidden to be played in Chinese-controlled Tibet, most Tibetans in-exile know how to sing it, even the young kids know.

The poetic lyrics touched on the radiance of Buddha, the glory of Buddha’s teachings (and the Dalai Lama) and most significantly the spirit of Tibetans to fight for their freedom.

“… In the battle against negative forces
may the auspicious sunshine of the teachings and beings of
Tibet and the brilliance of a myriad radiant prosperities
be ever triumphant.”

Central Tibetan Administration publishes the full lyrics on its website:
http://tibet.net/about-tibet/tibetan-national-anthem/

One thing really amused me is that, the webpage didn’t mentioned who wrote it.
Seems the CTA officers though proudly promote this lyric but too ashamed to admit it was composed by none other than the great master they tried to discredit i.e. HH Trijang Dorje Chang.
Most of the senior Tibetans knew this fact but CTA is trying to hide the truth from the younger generations.

The following links confirmed the Gyallu was composed by HH Trijang Dorje Chang.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_National_Anthem
http://www.nationalanthems.info/tib.htm "

[shugdenpromoter]

I am NOT SURPRISE that CTA do not recognise Trijang Rinpoche on the Tibetan National Anthem. They do not even recognised Trijang Rinpoche in relation to the Lamrin our Buddhist Bible. Look at how they are treating Pabongka Rinpoche this incarnation, the author of the Lamrin. Pabongka Rinpoche is in the most hated list by CTA.

I mean if you want to go all the way to cut off all ties, then do NOT acknowledge the Lamrin. Why so selective? Thus if you are a person of logic, you will also see the games behind this.

[michaela]

I wonder whether they hide the fact that Trijang Rinpoche composed this national anthem intentionally or unintentionally?  CTA cannot be blacklisting Trijang Rinpoche because he was a DS practitioner because Dalai Lama was also a DS practitioner.  There are plenty of relevant proof at Trijang Rinpoche's biography - Illusory Play

[negra orquida]

What a beautifully written national anthem.  The lyrics are just like a Buddhist prayer.  I googled a few countries' national anthems, and almost all of them are about advancing the country, celebration of freedom of their country, about building the country to become successful... but Tibet's national anthem goes straight to the point of what every countrymen wants really - happiness! It sings about compassion, it sings for happiness for everyone throughout the world. Wow!  I am not surprised that such a song came from none other than the great Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche.  If you come across another country's national anthem that wishes for the happiness and prosperity of other countries beside their own.. do let me know who wrote it.  Imagine if every country changes their national anthem to this kind of lyrics.. then world peace is near!

Also, the government websites of the countries I googled.. they do give credit to the author of their national anthem.  CTA conveniently left this important information out.  Sneaky.  But good news can never be contained for long anyway! Thanks to this forum, now I know the composer of Tibet's National Anthem =D

[Positive Change]

A national Anthem stands as a testament of one's pride of one's country... and for HH Trijang Dorje Chang to compose it to the fortune of all Tibetans is amazing. It is not something to be ashamed of but taken pride in. Somehow to omit (whether unwittingly through ignorance or wittingly through arrogance) this fact is a disgrace on CTA's part.

CTA talks about freeing and uniting Tibet where the symbol of their unity lies in the very anthem. The disparity is glaringly obvious to a point of being silly. Wake up already CTA!

You have been given the chance to rise up with HHDL stepping down and letting Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay take over secular/political reigns... Just do it already and stop playing these silly games.

[tsangpakarpo]

CTA can hide the author but they can't hide the imprints planted in the many mind streams. The national anthem being written by HH Trijang Rinpoche sure has its power to leave imprints in the minds of those who sings, reads and hear the national anthem.

That is the power of Buddhism. No matter how hard CTA tries to hide away all the great masters like HH Trijang Rinpoche, HH Pabongkha Rinpoche and HH Zong Rinpoche they will not succeed because one way or another, people will get connected to these great masters.

Like the national anthem, anyone who reads or hears the words from the Lamrim will have an imprint of Pabongkha Rinpoche planted in their minds. They may not be connected this life but one day when the seeds are ripened, these people will be connected to the Great Buddhism Masters of all time.

[Galen]

Why is there  a need to hide the fact? Sooner or later, people will find out. Then you are the laughing stork and creates an opportunity for people to criticize you.

Trijang Dorje Chang is the most respected masters in Tibetan history, they should be proud that the national anthem is written by such a renowned and respected master. It doesn't matter what Trijang Dorje Chang practice as his protector practice, it should be viewed that his contribution to the spread of dharma and Lama Tsongkapa's teachings far outweighs his protector practice.

This would also be a way to unite the people of Tibet as it is not viewed as discriminatory. THey need to shed this negative image already!

[icy]

I find it ridiculously hilarious CTA wants to hide the fact of who the composer of their national anthem.  Khabje Trijang Dorje Chang is similar to the sun of this world.  How can CTA block off the sun?  The nature of the sun is to rise and illuminate sunshine to the world so there be light and life.  Similarly, the illustrious Khabje Dorje Chang will naturally and swiftly reveal to the world his greatness and enlightened activities.  As always the truth shall prevail.

[pgdharma]

It is sad that CTA had to go to such length to cover such fact that the National Anthem is composed by Kyabje  Trijang Rinpoche. Why have cover up after cover up and trying to hide the truth but eventually the truth will prevail  and they will become the laughing stock. It will be like a slap on their face.  In fact, they should be proud that the National Anthem is composed by such a high illustrious lama, who is so well known and respected.

CTA should stop playing all these silly games. May Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang live long to dispel the darkness of our times.

[DS Star]

I first posted this topic in April and some good discussions had been posted through the thread; perhaps it is good for people here to take a look at the original discussions.

http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?topic=1905.15

I have always believe in the bigger picture or higher motivation by HHDL to ban Dorje Shugden practice, however CTA seems to be on the wrong track. CTA went ahead to punish and cut them out from all welfare and religious events. Actually HHDL never ask for the practitioners of DS to be victimized or discriminated.

Alas with the real abuses and sufferings and the sacrifices of DS practitioners, only then Chinese authorities would believe that by doing this DS practice HHDL's life is affected. It is rather silly idea considering HHDL is Chenresig i.e. a Buddha but with this 'belief', the situation is now turns for the better in China and Tibet for DS practitioners.

Now the Chinese patriotic groups actually encourage or even 'force' the monks in China to worship DS... what a delightful news. Namdrol posted this on another thread. Take a look

http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?topic=1946.0

[Ensapa]

Reading the translation to the lyrics of the gyallu, it is very sad because that is very, very  far from the current state of both Tibet and CTA and also seeing how they have fallen, from a Dharma nation to a nation that uses the Dharma to fulfil their own goals and agendas. I mean, why hide the fact that it is Trijang Rinpoche who wrote it? He is the Dalai Lama's Guru after all, nothing shameful about that in any way, ban or no ban. But it shows how narrow and backwards the CTA is and this is precisely what will bring them down to be downgraded further in the near future.

[samayakeeper]

Gyallu is the current national anthem of Tibet. The anthem focuses on the radiance of Buddha.[1] The words were written by Trijang Rinpoche around 1950 but it is unclear exactly whether the anthem was first used before the incorporation of Tibet into the People's Republic of China in 1951 or after the 14th Dalai Lama went into exile in India in 1960.
The earliest report of an anthem (presumably Gyallu) is from the period of 1949 to 1950 (when Tibet was already facing the threat of a Communist Chinese invasion), introduced under reforms set in place to strengthen patriotism among the Tibetan people. Another report states that the anthem was presented to the 14th Dalai Lama in 1960 in exile.
The melody is said to be based on a very old piece of Tibetan sacred music, and the lyrics are by the Dalai Lama's tutor, Trijang Rinpoche. It has been used by Tibetans in exile ever since the introduction of the anthem although it is banned in Tibet.
WIKIPEDIA


There is no denying who wrote the Gyallu and anyone can Google to find out who was the composer of the lyrics. Why pull wool over ones eyes?

[Ensapa]

Gyallu is the current national anthem of Tibet. The anthem focuses on the radiance of Buddha.[1] The words were written by Trijang Rinpoche around 1950 but it is unclear exactly whether the anthem was first used before the incorporation of Tibet into the People's Republic of China in 1951 or after the 14th Dalai Lama went into exile in India in 1960.
The earliest report of an anthem (presumably Gyallu) is from the period of 1949 to 1950 (when Tibet was already facing the threat of a Communist Chinese invasion), introduced under reforms set in place to strengthen patriotism among the Tibetan people. Another report states that the anthem was presented to the 14th Dalai Lama in 1960 in exile.
The melody is said to be based on a very old piece of Tibetan sacred music, and the lyrics are by the Dalai Lama's tutor, Trijang Rinpoche. It has been used by Tibetans in exile ever since the introduction of the anthem although it is banned in Tibet.
WIKIPEDIA


There is no denying who wrote the Gyallu and anyone can Google to find out who was the composer of the lyrics. Why pull wool over ones eyes?

Because they are in complete denial, to the point where they dont mind denying one's lineage Guru. How can one hide the truth from everyone and expect things to be okay? Lies will eventually be exposed as lies because at this day and age it is impossible to hide anything as information is now made freely available everywhere. So what is the CTA trying to get at here? For once, they should just stop deceiving people and perhaps maybe better things will come to them because to deceive will only bring more unhappiness for them.

[Rinchen]

It is saddening to see the CTA being in such denial for having a great lineage Guru, HH Trijang Rinpoche, to write the national anthem.

They are not letting others know that it is Trijang Rinpoche that wrote the national anthem because he is a DS practitioners? This does not even make sense. If it is really that sensitive, and that the CTA take the ban so seriously, the CTA should also change Tibet's national anthem since it is a DS practitioner that wrote the anthem.

If they really mind that it is Trijang Rinpoche that wrote the national anthem, why did they not ask the Dalai Lama to re-write the national anthem?

It is wrong for them to not give credits to Trijang Rinpoche for writing the national anthem. In any way, he did composed the national anthem for Tibet. And each country should recognize the composer of their nation's anthem.

[Ensapa]

It is saddening to see the CTA being in such denial for having a great lineage Guru, HH Trijang Rinpoche, to write the national anthem.

They are not letting others know that it is Trijang Rinpoche that wrote the national anthem because he is a DS practitioners? This does not even make sense. If it is really that sensitive, and that the CTA take the ban so seriously, the CTA should also change Tibet's national anthem since it is a DS practitioner that wrote the anthem.

If they really mind that it is Trijang Rinpoche that wrote the national anthem, why did they not ask the Dalai Lama to re-write the national anthem?

It is wrong for them to not give credits to Trijang Rinpoche for writing the national anthem. In any way, he did composed the national anthem for Tibet. And each country should recognize the composer of their nation's anthem.

It's not just wrong for them to not acknowledge Trijang Rinpoche as the composer of Gyallu, but extremely stupid as well as the information that he is the author and composer is all over the place, on the internet, books, encyclopaedias...so what does not mentioning his name on your puny little CTA site do? Nothing much but prove to the world how much in denial, backwards and stupid you are. CTA should just stop these little games that will get them nowhere at the end of the day. It will not be beneficial in the long run for them if they dont snap out of it.