UPDATED: Domo Geshe Rinpoche’s Monastery in Phedong Attacked!
On May 18, 2014 at 3:30pm, a group of 40 monks and laypeople from Tharpa Choling in Kalimpong, forced their way into Gaden Choling in Phedong. They have continued to occupy the Gaden Choling premises…
Frankfurt: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage
The demonstration in Frankfurt, Germany on the 14th and 15th of May 2014 was the final stop for the recent series of peaceful protests organized by the International Shugden Community (ISC)…
Serpom Monastery’s New School
The Serpom Thoesam Norling School, opened in year 2009, was also formed to educate and instil knowledge in the younger monks, thus preserving the system of monastic education…
Dorje Shugden arrives in Los Angeles
DorjeShugden.com is proud to announce that our second mural has been completed, and this time it is in Los Angeles, California! This mural was conceptualized to reach a younger generation who would see it as a photo opportunity and spread it around on social media, and therefore multiply the number of people blessed by Dorje…
Interview with CTA Representative, Thubten Wangchen
During the recent European demonstrations by the International Shugden Community (ISC) in May 2014, the ISC successfully obtained an exclusive interview with Thubten Wangchen, a representative of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)…
The World Can No Longer Ignore the Dorje Shugden Ban
In a show of utter contempt for the principles of freedom, fairness and democracy, the Dalai Lama’s government in exile, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has on the 30th of May 2014, ADDED to its ‘hit-list’ of Dorje Shugden protesters…
H.H. Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche Accepts Tenshug from Shar Gaden
Dorjeshugden.com has received joyous news that H.H. Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche has recently accepted a Tenshug (Long Life Prayer), requested and offered by the 700+ monks of Shar Gaden Monastery. Shar Gaden’s current abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Jinpa, travelled with a small entourage to Trijang Buddhist Institute, USA (TBI) to personally make the Tenshug offering…
Karmapa Thaye Dorje and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
By Steve Lee The picture above shows a historic meeting in 2010 between H.H. Karmapa Thaye Dorje and the current incarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, a high-ranking Nyingma incarnation. The Karmapa Thaye Dorje was one of two candidates for the highest seat in the Karma Kagyu lineage and was recognized and enthroned by the Shamarpa….
Deepak Chopra Visits Albagnano
Deepak Chopra, world-renowned healer and prominent advocate of alternative medicine paid a visit to H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche’s Albagnano Healing centre in Milano, Italy. This meeting of healing masters included the august presences of Lama Michel, Geshe Wangyel, H.E. Drupchen Rinpoche, the great Abbot Emeritus of Shar Gaden monastery, Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Pende and none other than…
Tibetans speaking up against the CTA
Tibetan Public Talk, comprising of a group of outspoken Dorje Shugden practitioners, has recently been filming the experiences of Dorje Shugden practitioners around the world. This is the first time Tibetans have spoken so openly and directly against their leadership’s illegal and undemocratic acts…
Rotterdam: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage
In Rotterdam, the International Shugden Community (ISC) and a group of Tibetans staged a peaceful demonstration calling upon the Dalai Lama to grant freedom of religion and to lift the ban on Dorje Shugden…
Tibetan leadership makes a huge mistake
The recent protests against the Dalai Lama on the Dorje Shugden issue, which started in February 2014 in the West Coast of USA and extended to Europe recently, seems to have irked the Tibetan leadership further…
The CTA’s Fatwa Against Dorje Shugden Worshippers
On the 20th of May 2014, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) published a post on their website, titled, “List of Dolgyal Protesters” in the manner of a “most wanted criminals” register…
Tibetan leadership publishes hit list
On May 20, 2014, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA; the Tibetan leadership) published a list titled, “List of *Dolgyal followers who protested against His Holiness the Dalai Lama in US and Europe” onto their official website. The list comprises of 20 Tibetans who protested against the Dalai Lama in Europe and the USA. There are…
Oslo, Norway: Peaceful Demonstrations Coverage
DorjeShugden.com is glad to bring you news, photos and videos of the latest peaceful demonstration led by the International Shugden Committee (ISC) which took place in Oslo, Norway in early March 2014…
The young Denma Gonsa Rinpoche recites Gaden Lhagyama!
Emanations of the enlightened Mind can take on different forms depending on the karmas and dispositions of the recipients in need. In human form, these emanations or tulkus take on the responsibility to preserve and propagate the holy Dharma of Buddha’s teachings in accordance with our language, time, culture and place. There are many different…
Why so vulgar?
For centuries Tibetans were isolated from the world because of the imposing Himalayan range. In this environment where exposure was limited to information delivered by a few adventurous Westerners, Japanese and Chinese, everyone grew to share the same opinion…
The Religious Freedom Delusion
Freedom of religion or Freedom of belief is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private, to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship, and observance; the concept is generally recognized also to include the freedom to change religion or not to follow any religion. The freedom…
Food Offering Prayer
As Buddhists, we take refuge in the Three Jewels, which consists of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. After taking refuge, one has to uphold a set of refuge commitments, part of which is to offer the first portion of whatever we eat and drink to the Three Jewels, while remembering their kindness. This generates an…
Gen Ahzung shows his attainments
Dorjeshugden.com has recently received news of the passing of one the great living treasures of Serpom Monastery. Gen Tenzin Donyoe, affectionately known as Gen Ahzung, is a simple monk with few belongings. He outwardly portrayed himself as a humble monk who only did very simple practices. His heart practice which lasted his entire life was…
The Dalai Lama Denies the Truth About his Teachers
The Dalai Lama was seen to have recently made statements on 22 February 2014 in San Francisco denying the truth about his very own teachers. His statements were recorded in the video below. At 0:37, the Dalai Lama said that Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, his senior tutor, has no connection with Dorje Shugden. At 1:17, the…
The Importance of Sponsoring Monasteries and Dharma Centres
By Brunhild Hekate The Dalai Lama has taken his opposition to a popular and ancient Buddhist practice of the enlightened Deity Dorje Shugden, an emanation of Buddha Manjushri. The controversy of Dorje Shugden began in 1996 when the Dalai Lama instituted a complete ban on Dorje Shugden’s practice. These were the reasons cited by the…
Reflections of Religion in the Modern Era
by Poleen Wu In this 21st century of technology, interconnectedness and fast-paced changes, Proof and Evidence are very crucial and it is important that people in today’s world verify the information that they receive, as new information and ideas are churned out daily. Technology has brought people closer – psychologically, geographically, economically, cultural and spiritually…
Bringing Shugden to New York City
DorjeShugden.com is proud to announce that our first mural has been completed in New York! As the artist was about to begin his work however, the weather turned against us and New York was hit with several severe winter storms that lasted for a month. As a result, after the artist whitewashed the wall to prepare it for the…
Sacred Head
This is a very sacred head of Dorje Shugden. It was made by Kyabje Phara Dorje Chang of Gaden Jangtse Monastery shortly before his passing when they were all still in Buxa refugee Camp in North India. That time, the jungle nearby was said to be haunted and monks who went into the jungle for toilet, etc. even in the…
Dorje Shugden Cham Dance in Tibet
Dorje Shugden Cham Dance in Nyemo Gyelche Monastery, Tibet There are a few variations of accounts on the history and the lineage of Dorje Shugden, written by various attained lamas in the last 350 years. The source most contemporary Gelugpas now refer to was written by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche in his sungbum…
Tibetan leadership organizes violence
For the last 18 years, the Tibetan leadership has orchestrated and sustained a violent campaign against Dorje Shugden practitioners. Contrary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings on compassion and acceptance, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) have continued to deceive the world at large over their activities. On the one hand the CTA courts Western…
700 in Washington, D.C.
Dear friends, Very good news! The International Shugden Committee (ISC) rallied their members for a peaceful demonstration in Washington, D.C. on March 7, 2014. During their previous demonstration in California, we saw how a peaceful nun was chastised by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama when she asked for religious freedom. Since that time, although there…
H.H. Zong Rinpoche in Singapore
By Gereon Willamar In 2013, the current incarnation of H.H. Zong Rinpoche visited in Singapore, to give Dharma teachings and bestow initiations. He was meticulous and punctual, arriving at the venue early and personally checking everything was in order. This was similar to what his previous incarnation, Kyabje Zong Rinpoche Jetsun Losang Tsondru Thubten Gyaltsen…
Dharma Demystified: Invocation of Dorje Shugden
by Steve Lee The invocation prayer of Dorje Shugden is performed at the beginning of the puja to request the deity to descend from his celestial abode at the invitation of the practitioner. The invocation liturgy is recited slowly and with it, the practitioner does the mudra of invocation by holding the vajra up and…
Politically Correct at the Expense of the Lineage
By Jagger Ko Originally derived from the Kadam school of Lama Atisha, the Lamrim tradition was popularized by Jamgon Lama Tsongkapa in the 1400s, who through his celebrated Lamrim Chenmo revived the study and practice of Buddhism that was in danger of degeneration. In preserving this holy lineage and tradition, His Eminence the 7th Ling…
NAGBA Protest in New York City
By Brunhild Hekate The public image of the Dalai Lama as the peaceful icon of Buddhism is fast waning in the West. Many more westerners are beginning to realize that he is not the man of peace that is commonly portrayed. The tragic truth is, his hypocrisy in suppressing freedom of religion and his prosecution…
Diversion tactics
Two days following the conflicting news reports that their state Dharma protector is the “spirit” Dorje Shugden and then, Pelden Hlamo, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) started another propaganda to divert the attention of media and protesters on the inhumane ostracization of Dorje Shugden practitioners. The CTA is now claiming that Dorje Shugden practitioners have…
Did the CTA make a mistake?
Dear friends, Shocking conflicting news reports which serve to further confuse readers on over nine major Indian news portals are here for you to examine. Who has done this? Of course the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) of Dharamsala which has undermined themselves further. They cannot seem to make up their minds whether their state Dharma…
Refuting the Dalai Lama’s Statements Concerning Dorje Shugden
By Steve Lee The Dalai Lama visited San Francisco, California recently (22 February 2014) to speak at the American Himalayan Foundation. During his speech, the Dalai Lama made a few statements regarding Dorje Shugden, referring to a picketing crowd of Dorje Shugden practitioners just outside the hall. The Dalai Lama’s statements were documented in an…
Support the protests
Dear friends, The peaceful removal of the undemocratic ban that infringes on religious freedom of worship of Dorje Shugden is a concern for everyone. We therefore encourage the kind assistance of everyone towards the International Shugden Community (ISC) who are determined to remove the ban through peaceful means bringing no harm to His Holiness the…
Good Question
by Gereon Willamar A friend of mine who is not a Buddhist asked: I read some interesting online news that some Tibetan Buddhist people are not allowed to pray to this deity called Dorje Shugden. Why is this so? I thought Buddhism taught freedom of religious views and practices, tolerance, acceptance, love, giving, non-violence, compassion…
Newspapers Say The Ban is Down?
By Saavie Acker Losar is the most important holiday for Tibetans and also widely celebrated by Tibetan Buddhists worldwide. Marking the turn of a new year, it is a day for Tibetans and Tibetan Buddhists alike to make offerings to the Gurus, Enlightened Beings and Dharma Protectors in appreciation for the year that has passed…
The opinion of one
Dear friends around the world, If you have your personal religious beliefs, you have every right to it and you have every right to express it and share it with others. There is nothing wrong about you having your personal beliefs, except when your beliefs materialize into a ban which brings pain, separation, schism and…
Pills that give blessings and protection
Ever wished there was a pill that could cure all ills? Such a pill may have to remain in the realm of fantasy, but there is something close enough – holy relic pills of Lama Tsongkapa, blessed by Dorje Shugden! Tibetan medicinal pills are formulated based on traditional scriptural recipes, combining ancient Ayurvedic herbal knowledge…
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