Looking forward to HHDL lifting the ban...

[DSFriend]

Bon, Tibet's oldest religion was founded by Tonpa Shenrab, also known as Shenrab Miwo as the Enlightened teacher of this aeon. He is believed to be of the same status of and predates Shakyamuni by half a millenium.

Bon religion was dominated by Buddhism as early as the 7th century onwards. With the establishment of the first Buddhist Monastery Samyey in the 8th century, Buddhism began to be of greater influence in Tibet and especially during the reign of the Great Fifth where many were forcibly converted to the Gelug sect. Many of the Bon's text were destroyed throughout the centuries. There was a great need to preserve this faith and a few notable monasteries arose. Shenrab Gyeltsun played a central role and founded Menri monastery in 1405, as well as other monasteries such as Yungdrung Ling and Kharna. Monks in these monasteries studies sutras primarily by way of debates.

While i was reading about the Bon religion, I came across this passage which i found to be of much interest in relation to the situation Dorje Shugden practitioners are encountering. Some believes in the big picture concept that though  HHDL is implementing this ban on Dorje Shugden, in the end positive results will come about. Some thinks this concept is ridiculous.

Going back many lifetimes, the Bon religion suffered much persecution under the Great Fifth. HHDL's incarnation seems to have this one pattern of dominating other faiths but let's take a read at this passage below taken from "Historical Introduction to the Five Principal Spiritual Traditions of Tibet" observed how the opposition did not destroy but rather influenced the development of its counterpart :


"The relationship between Bon and Tibetan Buddhism is often misunderstood due to the latter's dominance of politics in Tibet from the 13th century onwards. though the two faiths were often at odds and occasionally underwent periods of violent rivalry, their relations were generally characterized by peaceful coexistence and doctrinal interdependence. Each religion influenced the development of its counterpart over the centuries, resulting in significant difference between what is known of Bon prior to the advent of Buddhism and the "reformed" syncretic tradition that exists today. "


Devotees and eminent lamas of the Bon faith continued to persevere and kept the faith throughout centuries of being dominated. Bon religion underwent severe persecution and opposition during the reign of the 5th Dalai Lama. Fast forward thru the many incarnations of HHDL, the 14th HHDL requested to convene for a 1988 Tulku Conference where all 5 traditions  were represented Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyu, Gelug, and Bon. HHDL emphasized the importance of adding the pre-Buddhist Tibetan tradition of Bon, making it the Five Tibetan Traditions. Basically the message is clear that Bon is to be preserved and acknowledged as having played a major role in influencing the Tibetan unique culture and believes.

There is no need to reform Dorje Shugden's practice but what is obvious is that the persecution and dominance imposed by the 14th HHDL on Dorje Shugden has resulted in this practice to explode all over the world. The Great fifth and Tulku Drakpa Gyeltsen goes way back as we all are familiar with. If the 14th HHDL has changed his opposition stance created by the Great Fifth towards Bon, I have faith that the 14th HHDL can also do the same for Dorje Shugden's practice.

In today's technological age, practitioners and devotees of Dorje Shugden certainly can play a major role in preserving and advancing this practice which is currently being dominated and opposed by HHDL. The internet space is of great influence and far reaching.

As long as we do not relent, i believe no matter how strong the opposition is, by the blessings of our lineage lamas we will pull through and lift the ban.

[vajratruth]

Good post and it is interesting to note HHDL's policy towards the Bon religion. Bon is essentially an ancient religion based on animist-shamanist beliefs, with  exorcisms, talismans, spells, incantations, sacrifices, rituals, a pantheon gods and evil spirits.

The religion arises as the result of pre-Buddhism Tibetan people's fears and suspiciousness, and hope towards objects found in nature and begin to worship them. In principle belief in Bon is that everything has a spirit in it and so they worshipped the heaven, the earth, the sun, the moon, mountains, rivers, thunder, lightning, hail, fog, and even animals.

While there are quite a bit of common ground that Bon shares with Buddhism, there are principle differences. Spirit worship is at the heart of Bon and in the past Bon practice also involved some animal sacrifice, the very act of which is clearly anti-Buddhist and yet this does not pose a problem for the Dalai Lama (who claimed that Dorje Shugden not be worshipped as he is merely a spirit) or the CTA. In fact, within the CTA there are 2 official representatives from the Bon religion.

This openness by the Dalai Lama to Bon, a sectarian religion has ironically not being extended to the practice of Dorje Shugden, the practitioners of whom are pure Buddhists in the tradition of Je Tsongkhapa. Dorje Shugden has been clearly recognized to be the emanation of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom.

This is yet another example of the idiotic discrepancies in the CTA's stance towards other religions and beliefs and the inconsistency in the basis of the Dalai Lama's policy towards Shugden practitioners.

[dsiluvu]

I really do not think so from His Holiness side He will retract what He has said and He will remain firm though we can see the announcements in public has quiet down and His Holiness tone has soften regarding Dorje Shugden. However in His official office site... the category of Dogyal (Shugden) is still there and this it what it says.

http://www.dalailama.com/messages/dolgyal-shugden/his-holiness-advice

His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Advice Concerning Dolgyal (Shugden)

Following long and careful investigations, His Holiness the Dalai Lama strongly discourages Tibetan Buddhists from propitiating the fierce spirit known as Dolgyal (Shugden). Although he once practised Dolgyal propitiation himself, His Holiness renounced the practice in 1975 after discovering the profound historical, social and religious problems associated with it. He did so with the full knowledge and support of his junior tutor, the late Kyabje Trichang Rinpoche through whom His Holiness first became associated with the practice. Even within the Geluk and Sakya schools - the Tibetan Buddhist traditions to which majority of Dolgyal practitioners belong - the propitiation of this spirit has been controversial throughout its history. Historical investigation reveals that Dolgyal practice, which has strong sectarian overtones, has a history of contributing to a climate of sectarian disharmony in various parts of Tibet, and between various Tibetan communities. Therefore, from 1975 onwards, His Holiness has regularly made public his view that this practice is inadvisable, based on the following three reasons:

1. The danger of Tibetan Buddhism degenerating into a form of spirit worship: Tibetan Buddhism originally evolved from the authentic and ancient tradition upheld at the great Indian monastic university of Nalanda, a tradition that His Holiness often describes as a complete form of Buddhism. It embodies the original teaching of the Buddha as developed through the rich philosophical, psychological and spiritual insights of such great Buddhist masters as Nagarjuna, Asanga, Vasubandhu, Dignaga and Dharamakirti. Since the great philosopher and logician Shantarakshita was instrumental in establishing Buddhism in Tibet in its earliest stages in the 8th century, philosophical enquiry and critical analysis have always been important hallmarks of Tibetan Buddhism. The problem with Dolgyal practice is that it presents the spirit Dolgyal (Shugden) as a Dharma protector and what's more tends to promote the spirit as more important than the Buddha himself. If this trend goes unchecked, and innocent people become seduced by cult-like practices of this kind, the danger is that the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism may degenerate into the mere propitiation of spirits.

BUT IT SEEMS TO BE OKAY TO SEEK ADVICE AND DECISIONS OF THE NATION WITH NECHUNG WHO IS A SPIRIT?

2. Obstacles to the emergence of genuine non-sectarianism: His Holiness has often stated that one of his most important commitments is the promotion of inter-religious understanding and harmony. As part of this endeavour, His Holiness is committed to encouraging non-sectarianism in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. In this His Holiness is following the example set by his predecessors, especially the Fifth Dalai Lama and the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Not only is a non-sectarian approach mutually enriching for all Tibetan Buddhist schools, but it is also the best safeguard against a rise of sectarianism that could have damaging consequences for the Tibetan tradition as a whole. Given the acknowledged link between Dolgyal worship and sectarianism, this particular practice remains a fundamental obstacle to fostering a genuine non-sectarian spirit within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

3. Especially inappropriate in relation to the well-being of Tibetan society: Propitiating Dolgyal is particularly troublesome, given the Tibetan people's present difficult circumstances. Textual and historical research demonstrates that the spirit Dolgyal arose out of hostility to the great Fifth Dalai Lama and his government. The Fifth Dalai Lama, who assumed both the spiritual and temporal leadership of Tibet in the 17th century, personally denounced Dolgyal as a malevolent spirit that arose out of misguided intentions and is detrimental to the welfare of beings in general and the Tibetan government headed by the Dalai Lamas in particular. The Thirteenth Dalai Lama and other respected Tibetan spiritual masters have also spoken out strongly against this practice. Therefore, in the current Tibetan context, in which unity among the Tibetan people is vitally important, engaging in this controversial and divisive propitiatory practice is inappropriate.

His Holiness has strongly urged his followers to consider carefully the problems of Dolgyal practice on the basis of these three reasons and to act accordingly. He has stated that, as a Buddhist leader with a special concern for the Tibetan people, it is his responsibility to speak out against the damaging consequences of this kind of spirit worship. Whether or not his advice is heeded, His Holiness has made clear, is a matter for the individual. However, since he personally feels strongly about how negative this practice is, he has requested those who continue to propitiate Dolgyal not to attend his formal religious teachings, which traditionally require the establishment of a teacher-disciple relationship.

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BUT ANY OTHER RELIGION IS ALLOWED. ISN'T THIS IT SELF IS RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION AND SECTARIAN?

[shugdenprotect]

Thank you for this very interesting and educational post DS Friend.

The controversy of Dorje Shugden is almost like a repeat of the scenario below, extracted from the thread:

"The relationship between Bon and Tibetan Buddhism is often misunderstood due to the latter's dominance of politics in Tibet from the 13th century onwards. Though the two faiths were often at odds and occasionally underwent periods of violent rivalry, their relations were generally characterized by peaceful coexistence and doctrinal interdependence. Each religion influenced the development of its counterpart over the centuries, resulting in significant difference between what is known of Bon prior to the advent of Buddhism and the "reformed" syncretic tradition that exists today. "

It does not seem like an accident that, centuries later, the 14th Dalai Lama who is of the same mind stream as the 5th Dalai Lama is re-orchestrating the controversy for the case of Dorje Shugden. This gives me great faith because we have a reference to look at. Similarly, besides looking at the commonality of events, we should have a look at what the Bon practitioners did to protect and uphold their practice. It is said in that the “Devotees and eminent lamas of the Bon faith continued to persevere and kept the faith throughout centuries of being dominated”. Therefore, we should have confidence based on results that the practice of Dorje Shugden will evolve in a manner that is positive as indicated by some initial outcome, i.e. the growth Dorje Shugden awareness and practice in various parts of the world.

Therefore, let’s keep learning up, practice sincerely and share the practice of Dorje Shugden with as many people as we can so that we create the merits to lift the ban.

[michaela]

"Although he once practised Dolgyal propitiation himself, His Holiness renounced the practice in 1975 after discovering the profound historical, social and religious problems associated with it. He did so with the full knowledge and support of his junior tutor, the late Kyabje Trichang Rinpoche through whom His Holiness first became associated with the practice."

Are there any documented evidences or witness to the event mentioned above?

[Big Uncle]

"Although he once practised Dolgyal propitiation himself, His Holiness renounced the practice in 1975 after discovering the profound historical, social and religious problems associated with it. He did so with the full knowledge and support of his junior tutor, the late Kyabje Trichang Rinpoche through whom His Holiness first became associated with the practice."

Are there any documented evidences or witness to the event mentioned above?

The quote is part of an official statement present on the official website of the Dalai Lama. There's no other evidence that Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche supported the ban or not. However, according to the Shugden Society's chronology ( http://www.shugdensociety.info/historyEvents1996EN.html ), the Dalai Lama first spoke about Dorje Shugden in the early 1980s and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche entered clear light in 1981.

Therefore, the chance that Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche knew about Dorje Shugden was minimal at best. However, that is still not an indication of whether he approved of the ban but surely a clairvoyant Lama like Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche would have foreseen the ban. That is probably why in 'Music Delighting the Ocean of Conquerors', he wrote the following advice:-

But some who are narrow minded, not understanding this point, consider this Dharmapala to be like an ordinary worldly being and, with supposed faith in the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama, disparage him; or else they indeed admire this great Dharmapala but criticize the Dalai Lama or Panchen Lama. Using either one as a reason not to admire the other and speaking badly about either in any way is the conduct of an ordinary being who, under the influence of attachment and hatred, just tries to help friends and hurt enemies; it obscures the increase of these great holy Aryas' deeds and creates the karmic cause to experience unbearable suffering in the future.

[michaela]

The quote is part of an official statement present on the official website of the Dalai Lama. There's no other evidence that Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche supported the ban or not. However, according to the Shugden Society's chronology ( http://www.shugdensociety.info/historyEvents1996EN.html ), the Dalai Lama first spoke about Dorje Shugden in the early 1980s and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche entered clear light in 1981.

Just like the statement in the website that is not true, I doubted that the above statement is true as well.  I found it interesting because Trijang Rinpoche gave DS practices to a number of students.  Many of these students are prominent lama such as Kyabje Zong Rinpoche.  Why he only gave the permission to renounce DS practice to HHDL? 

[dsiluvu]

"Although he once practised Dolgyal propitiation himself, His Holiness renounced the practice in 1975 after discovering the profound historical, social and religious problems associated with it. He did so with the full knowledge and support of his junior tutor, the late Kyabje Trichang Rinpoche through whom His Holiness first became associated with the practice."

Are there any documented evidences or witness to the event mentioned above?

Sounds ridiculous that Trijang Rinpoche would actually permit only one person, His Holiness not to practice but all His other students which are also high Lamas are allowed? Geshe Kelsanf Gyatso was also Trijang Rinpoche's student... well I am sure Trijang Rinpoche would have advised him to stop too knowing He will be spreading throughout 1000 over centers.

It is obvious that this statement is probably another lie to justify and cover up all the illogicalness behind the BAN. I don't know how many more interesting lies CTA will come up with... be careful as it will all come back to them when someone decides to go massively public with it... then all hopes of even a Govt in Exile will be flush down the drain. 

[michaela]

It is obvious that this statement is probably another lie to justify and cover up all the illogicalness behind the BAN. I don't know how many more interesting lies CTA will come up with... be careful as it will all come back to them when someone decides to go massively public with it... then all hopes of even a Govt in Exile will be flush down the drain.

Dear Dsiluvu

Who came up with the statement?  The CTA or HHDL?  Because the title state HHDL's advice.

[Ensapa]

"Although he once practised Dolgyal propitiation himself, His Holiness renounced the practice in 1975 after discovering the profound historical, social and religious problems associated with it. He did so with the full knowledge and support of his junior tutor, the late Kyabje Trichang Rinpoche through whom His Holiness first became associated with the practice."

Are there any documented evidences or witness to the event mentioned above?

HHDL had cited a dream he had of Trijang Rinpoche as his approval for the  ban.

After that, was it about two years ago that the Shartse geshe, Tsultrim Gyaltsen who requested the Sixteen Drops of the Kadam empowerment. When that was finished, I did the meditational retreat associated with the practice. There were indications that this was successful. The next night I had an incredibly clear dream of Trijang Rinpoche. In this, he was acting particularly affectionately toward me. There was a Stages of the Path text, which had notes of his on some of the pages. He gave me the pages and said, "These will prove useful in the future". That put me at ease. I feel that what I am doing is in accordance with what Trijang Rinpoche would have wanted. I feel that what I am doing is the correct course of action. He followed the system dictated to him by his root Lama, of whom he was the special disciple. Now doing what I am doing, being open about all this is, I feel, in line with what he would really have wanted. I used to have some dreams when I was in Tibet that seemed to show signs that I had some link with the Fifth Dalai Lama. More recently, after the turmoil that ensued after taking action against the worship of Dolgyal I had another dream. In it, there was a thangka portrait of the Fifth Dalai Lama. As I was looking at it, after some time it turned into the real thing. He came toward me and handed me a ceremonial scarf. It was incredibly long. When I woke up what I felt was that I was completing something that had been left over from the time of the Fifth Dalai Lama. Again, convinced that I am acting in accordance with his wishes and that he would be happy with me, I feel at ease with my decisions. So these days when the Dolgyal Association state that they have no quarrel with anyone except the Ganden Phodrang - Tibetan government established by the Vth Dalai Lama, that turns out to be absolutely true. It was the Ganden Phodrang who originally demolished Simkang Gong. Now almost four hundred years later, they are agitating over that. They are directing their case against the responsible party. I am not quite sure in which court they intend to have their case heard though (laughter). The basis for the dispute is a historic one. That is about all I have to say.

http://dalailama.com/messages/dolgyal-shugden/speeches-by-his-holiness/gelug-conference

Now, why would HHDL lie? Unless of course it was Trijang Rinpoche's instruction to implement the ban and that the ban should be lifted after a certain period of time. But let's kind of discuss what the dream means to all of us, shall we?

[michaela]

Now, why would HHDL lie? Unless of course it was Trijang Rinpoche's instruction to implement the ban and that the ban should be lifted after a certain period of time. But let's kind of discuss what the dream means to all of us, shall we?

Hmmm... I usually do not doubt HHDL except in the case of DS.  It’s hard to say or trust whether he really had a dream, especially after he said DS is a spirit, which is a lie.

[Karla]

Hmmm... I usually do not doubt HHDL except in the case of DS.  It’s hard to say or trust whether he really had a dream, especially after he said DS is a spirit, which is a lie.

If you usually don't doubt His Holiness , then why would you doubt him now? What makes you so great and clever that you are able to distinguish whether the Dalai Lama "really had a dream" or what he said is really "a lie" as you have so boldly proclaimed?

Why do you not doubt him in everything else but you doubt him in this? If you doubt this, then you could doubt everything else he has said ... couldn't you? What makes you the judge of whether the Dalai Lama is telling the truth or not? Wouldn't it be better to accept everything he says. Why would he lie to you anyway ? He has vows against that, d'oh!

[Zach]

Hmmm... I usually do not doubt HHDL except in the case of DS.  It’s hard to say or trust whether he really had a dream, especially after he said DS is a spirit, which is a lie.

If you usually don't doubt His Holiness , then why would you doubt him now? What makes you so great and clever that you are able to distinguish whether the Dalai Lama "really had a dream" or what he said is really "a lie" as you have so boldly proclaimed?

Why do you not doubt him in everything else but you doubt him in this? If you doubt this, then you could doubt everything else he has said ... couldn't you? What makes you the judge of whether the Dalai Lama is telling the truth or not? Wouldn't it be better to accept everything he says. Why would he lie to you anyway ? He has vows against that, d'oh!

He's obviously not telling the truth as he seems to have neglected much of history In favour to support his position.

[michaela]

If you usually don't doubt His Holiness , then why would you doubt him now? What makes you so great and clever that you are able to distinguish whether the Dalai Lama "really had a dream" or what he said is really "a lie" as you have so boldly proclaimed?

Why do you not doubt him in everything else but you doubt him in this? If you doubt this, then you could doubt everything else he has said ... couldn't you? What makes you the judge of whether the Dalai Lama is telling the truth or not? Wouldn't it be better to accept everything he says. Why would he lie to you anyway ? He has vows against that, d'oh!

Dear Karla
I usually do not doubt HHDL because usually his teachings and claims are based on sound reasonings.  However, his advices against DS are not based on sound reasonings:
•   DS is not a spirit – After the death of Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen, one of his reincarnation is the form of DS.  (I said one of the... because it is possible for enlightened being to have more than one incarnation at the same time).  Since Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen himself was enlightened, it is just impossible that DS can degenerate into a spirit.  It is just like saying that a state of degeneration from enlightenment is possible.
•   The argument that the 5th Dalai Lama was against DS.   After Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen passed away (he was murdered by the attendants of the 5th Dalai Lama), many calamities occured in Tibet.  Many people were speculating that this was because Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen has emanated into an angry spirit.  So there were many puja done to subdue this “spirit.”  None of these pujas were successful.  At the end, the 5th Dalai Lama acknowledged that DS is an enlightened protector.  His acknowledgement was presented in the following prayers:

http://dorjeshugden.com/wp/?page_id=341

Thus, I cannot believe him when HHDL claimed that:

“Textual and historical research demonstrates that the spirit Dolgyal arose out of hostility to the great Fifth Dalai Lama and his government. The Fifth Dalai Lama, who assumed both the spiritual and temporal leadership of Tibet in the 17th century, personally denounced Dolgyal as a malevolent spirit that arose out of misguided intentions and is detrimental to the welfare of beings in general and the Tibetan government headed by the Dalai Lamas in particular.”

•   All the pujas ordered by 14th Dalai Lama to subdue DS were not successful.  If DS is a spirit, is it possible that all the pujas ordered by the 14th Dalai Lama and the previous Dalai Lamas to subdue him were not successful.  Does it occur to you that DS cannot be subdued because he is an enlightened Buddha?  Can it be that HHDL who is an enlightened Buddha cannot subdue a spirit?  Please think outside the box here that the pujas were ordered to proof to us that DS is indeed enlightened and very powerful. 

•   Why I think the dream that Trijang Rinpoche is a lie?  The previous Trijang Rinpoche gave DS practice to many students, HHDL was one of them.  Why Trijang Rinpoche only gave advice to HHDL not to practice DS and he did not do so to other students.  Did you see the inconsistency here?

The above you can see some of my reasons not to believe in HHDL claim on DS.  Because they do not make sense.  I do not claim I am great.  But I just use logical reasoning to think about what HHDL said, not only believing in what he said.  Only believing in what he said is just the same as blind faith.  You know that HHDL encourages investigation and sound reasoning right?  If you so admire him, you should implement his advice. 

[Ensapa]

I would also like to add a few things to your statement(s)

Dear Karla
I usually do not doubt HHDL because usually his teachings and claims are based on sound reasonings.  However, his advices against DS are not based on sound reasonings:
•   DS is not a spirit – After the death of Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen, one of his reincarnation is the form of DS.  (I said one of the... because it is possible for enlightened being to have more than one incarnation at the same time).  Since Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen himself was enlightened, it is just impossible that DS can degenerate into a spirit.  It is just like saying that a state of degeneration from enlightenment is possible.
If we check the line of incarnations of Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen, one of his incarnations is also the Sakya Pandita who was one of the 5 founding fathers of the Sakya tradition. If his susbsequent incarnation turns into a spirit, would that not invalidate the entire Sakya tradition? Also, Buton Rinpoche is also one of his incarnations and he compiled the Kangyur and Tengyur. If someone who did that can degenerate, would it also mean their work is bad as well? It would also mean that Buddhahood can be reversible. How can that be?
•   The argument that the 5th Dalai Lama was against DS.   After Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen passed away (he was murdered by the attendants of the 5th Dalai Lama), many calamities occured in Tibet.  Many people were speculating that this was because Tulku Dragpa Gyaltsen has emanated into an angry spirit.  So there were many puja done to subdue this “spirit.”  None of these pujas were successful.  At the end, the 5th Dalai Lama acknowledged that DS is an enlightened protector.  His acknowledgement was presented in the following prayers:

http://dorjeshugden.com/wp/?page_id=341

Thus, I cannot believe him when HHDL claimed that:

“Textual and historical research demonstrates that the spirit Dolgyal arose out of hostility to the great Fifth Dalai Lama and his government. The Fifth Dalai Lama, who assumed both the spiritual and temporal leadership of Tibet in the 17th century, personally denounced Dolgyal as a malevolent spirit that arose out of misguided intentions and is detrimental to the welfare of beings in general and the Tibetan government headed by the Dalai Lamas in particular.”
If it is true that HHDL is continuing the mindstream of the 5th Dalai Lama, coupled with this statement, it would only show and mean that the 5th Dalai Lama is jealous of TDG. Why else would the 5th Dalai Lama blame and make such statements? It sounds exactly like how people would blame and begrudge people that they do not like. If we want to believe that both beings are enlightened, then we could also see that they are giving us a live lesson on human relations.
•   All the pujas ordered by 14th Dalai Lama to subdue DS were not successful.  If DS is a spirit, is it possible that all the pujas ordered by the 14th Dalai Lama and the previous Dalai Lamas to subdue him were not successful.  Does it occur to you that DS cannot be subdued because he is an enlightened Buddha?  Can it be that HHDL who is an enlightened Buddha cannot subdue a spirit?  Please think outside the box here that the pujas were ordered to proof to us that DS is indeed enlightened and very powerful. 
And also by the 5th Dalai Lama. The 13th Dalai Lama could have just banned Dorje Shugden using a very hard line way, like the way he closed down the Jonang school during the 5th Dalai Lama's time, but whats odd is that he only mentioned but did not enforce. Maybe he's trying to send us a message with all the failed pujas and half-bans?
•   Why I think the dream that Trijang Rinpoche is a lie?  The previous Trijang Rinpoche gave DS practice to many students, HHDL was one of them.  Why Trijang Rinpoche only gave advice to HHDL not to practice DS and he did not do so to other students.  Did you see the inconsistency here?
I think you misunderstood here. The Dream was not Trijang Rinpoche gave advice to HHDL, it merely shows his approval for HHDL's decision to ban Dorje Shugden. If it is true, it would also mean that Trijang Rinpoche has the stage set a long time ago for the ban, for reasons that will benefit many at the cost of Dorje Shugden and his practitioners.
The above you can see some of my reasons not to believe in HHDL claim on DS.  Because they do not make sense.  I do not claim I am great.  But I just use logical reasoning to think about what HHDL said, not only believing in what he said.  Only believing in what he said is just the same as blind faith.  You know that HHDL encourages investigation and sound reasoning right?  If you so admire him, you should implement his advice.

Investigating something can take a very long time and it can take a lot of effort. It takes real passion to investigate something to the bone and be unbiased while at it. And that is what some of us in this forum have and we are carrying out Shakyamuni's and Dalai Lama's exhortation to investigate everything before believing so we are creating the causes for HHDL's long life by following his instructions!