Thank you everyone for taking the time to shed light into my post. I can totally relate to what Kate and Honeydakini wrote. I do feel its empowering because whatever that was 'bad' or 'mistakes' that stemmed from the old system or institution needs to be re-evaluated. And if it cannot be improved and there is something much better, then by all means, it ceases to be important or of value anymore.
As it is, when times change and people's needs evolve, a lot of things do become obselete and no longer relevant. Unfortunately, there are some "old dogs or old members" who just refuse to change with the times and they are the ones grapsing on their own delusions or projections. So, when an institution is so infiltrated with such old boys who refuse to allow changes to occur, or even new members to enter, let alone, rise - then all kinds of conflicts ensue.
Personally, I see that not only in the case of TGIE or the insitution of the DL, it is EVERYWHERE. Sad thing is, those who are actively "guilty" do not see themselves as such. Perhaps it is ego, may be it is the habituations which have compounded over the years and that their delusions have become their reality. We see that happen every day in our secular world.
As all is created by humans and not Gods or Buddhas, the flaws are inevitable. There is no such thing as perfection. That is why it is called Samsara.
That we may even mistake the Buddhas and Enlightened Beings as Evil Spirits or Fakes is also not surprising. Again, that is the nature of Samsara.
I would dread the day that my mind cease to be open and just dwell in ignorance and my own created delusions. Although most would not admit that it is their own preferred state, but then again, they only know if their own self interests and desires. They have too much of their own interests at stake and are afraid to lose.
I am sure that members of TGIE would have much to lose when the DL institution is dissolved. Them, more than anyone else, of course. So, they should be very very afraid by now and pissing in their pants. No wonder they are so defensive and extreme in their fear that DS would shorten DL's life. They must be the ones who are the most afraid now and have sleepless nights. This explains all their desperate acts - from the ban to bullying everyone else who practices DS.
In this respect, I do pity them. They are already in their own created HELL.
At the end of the day, Dharma has taught me a great deal - in times when people are mean and nasty, we need to remain even more Dharmic. We need to be good examples of what Dharma is all about. It is obvious when people have departed from Dharmic behaviour, they have forgotten all about the Dharma. And boy, do they need help most of all. They need gentle and kind reminders from the rest of us. Especially, also a very powerful and compassionate Protector to aid them in finding their way "home".
I have been very fortunate as I have found my Guru and with the aid of Proctector, I do not fall into the traps of Samsara's ills as easily as some people do. It is ugly enough as it is. We do not need to add to it.
I am very grateful to have found this website, although I am relatively new. Every night before I go to bed, I can log into this sacred space, and read up on so many things. So much valuable info placed here and I sincerely appreciate that. Or else, I cannot imagine where and how I have to search or hunt for all of them. IIn addition, the kind people in the Forum (most people anyways) have taken time and effort to share very pertinent anad meaningful info for all of us to read with ease and convenience. Again, I would not know where in the world to begin searching for them if I had to do it all on my own. This world wide web is way too vast and wide for me to even start looking.
So, truly and deeply, I thank you all for your kind and selfless desire to want to help all of us to learn, without any ill intent or expectations or personal agendas.
I for one would truly hope that more and more people find out about this website and forum.
This is indeed a source of comfort, education, friendship and solace. May many more newbies flood in as they deserve to know and learn. We all do.
Everyone should benefit, and will, as I have. Thank you and good night.
