His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama gives such an elegant speech at the Third World Buddhist Forum, the largest international Buddhist conference ever held in Hong Kong on April 26, 2012. In this video, the Panchen Lama speaks in perfect fluent Mandarin Chinese. He speaks so maturely, confidently and with great humility.
English Translation of His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama’s Speech
Buddhist Doctrines as the Essence of “Science of the Mind”and Purity in the Precepts as the Foundation for Preservation of the Dharma Speech for the 3rd World Buddhist Forum on 26 April, 2012
By Panchen Erdeni Qoigyijabu
“Cultivating our compassionate heart,
We vow to remove deluded view from human mind.
Embodying the ancient Noble Path,
We venerate Gautama Buddha!”
It is my honour to take part in the inauguration of the 3rd World Buddhist Forum. At this memorable moment, let me extend to all learnt members of the Sangha, officials, scholars and guests, my best wishes.
The topic of my speech today is “Buddhist Doctrines as the essence of ‘science of the mind’, and purity in the precepts as the foundation for preservation of the Dharma.”
The virtuous Buddha compassionately and skillfully opened the door to the Dharma, pointing out for us the way to choose between wholesome and unwholesome acts. Aiming at both getting self enlightenment and enlightening others, Buddhism has prospered for thousand years, and is now an important component of the world religion.
For the sake of liberating all suffering beings from the existence laden with the Five Aggregates, our great teacher, Shakyamuni — the only light in the three Realms, handed down the Tripitaka of Sutra, Vinaya, and Abhidharma, and the Threefold Training of ethical conduct (śīla), concentration (samādhi), and wisdom (prajñā) with a systematic framework entailing right view, profound practice, and skilful action. These have been treasured by people throughout time and places.
Since the prosperity of Dharma in ancient India, many learnt Buddhists have established monasteries and institutes at various countries for different races, promoting Buddhism like rainbows appearing all over the world. Significant contributions to the development of human societies, ethics, and cultural education have been made.
However, it is a contemporary trend to put “materialistic technology” ahead of the “science of the mind”. Increasing greediness in people’s hearts has unbalanced the eco systems, contaminated the environments, caused natural disasters, spread epidemics, induced wars, and hence endangering all sentient beings now and in future. While people are searching for the remedy, “science of the mind” stands out as a path leading to harmony of the nature, peace in world, concordance in societies and affection in families.
Dharma advocates altruistic care for all beings, purification of body, speech and mind, salvation for all sentient beings, and the achievement of the two supra-mundane states. We can see that, with right view, profound practice, and skillful action, Dharma embraces profuse intellectual, cultural, devotional, and compassionate contents. Buddhist Doctrines are the essence of the “science of the mind”, which can benefit spiritual growth, cultivate morality, dissolve human conflicts and mental sufferings, and bring global peace. Shantideva Bodhisattva once said,
“As the sole medicine for the sufferings
And the source of all happiness,
May the teachings, with support and respect,
Continue to exist endlessly in the world.”
Therefore, the promotion of Dharma is a very important issue for the contemporary world.
As we all know, for the preservation of Dharma to benefit all beings, the building of huge and splendid monasteries is not sufficient. A healthy Buddhist community with sufficient number of ordained students is the key. It is also paramount to closely observe ethical conduct as stipulated by Nagarjuna Bodhisattva,
“With a nature of good qualities, keep your vows unbroken,
Not debased, not corrupted, and free of stain.
Just as the earth’s the base for all that’s still or moves,
On discipline, it’s said, is founded all that’s good.”
This would ensure proper conformity with the Dharma as well as the laws, and would earn trust and respect from other people.
Inheriting and developing Dharma is the upmost mission for all Buddhists. We should use antique monasteries and influential institutes as our base for training up various teaching personnel and members of the Sangha, providing them with healthy environments to practice Perfections, such that their good inner potentials may generate the power necessary for promulgating the Dharma. This would in turn advance the “science of the mind” for the betterment of human nature.
We should also work towards an organic synergy of “science of the mind” and “materialistic technology”, as it would be contributive to global peace, social harmony, and cultural development.
Lastly, I wish to pray for the long lasting preservation of the Dharma on Earth, and wellbeing for everyone. Tashi Delek!
Transcript of His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama’s Speech in Chinese
佛法理论是 “内心科学”之精髓，戒行清净是佛法住世之根基——
班禅额尔德尼确吉杰布在第三届世界佛教论坛上的演讲
2012年4月26日
以持悲悯心，断除一切见，
示行正士法，敬礼乔达摩。
值此良辰吉日——第三届世界佛教论坛开幕之际_，我以参加此次盛会深感荣幸，并向各位高僧大德、领导、学者及与会嘉宾致以吉祥的问候！
今天我演讲的主题是：“佛法理论是“内心科学”之精髓，戒行清净是佛法住世之根基”。
恩德兼具之佛陀善巧开示了佛法之门，以大慈爱之心向诸化机指明了善举之功德和恶行之过患的取舍之道。以修成自觉觉他为果位的佛法珍宝传承兴盛了几千年，现已成为世界宗教的重要组成部分。
我们伟大的导师，三界唯一之明灯——释迦牟尼佛于一切众生，尤其在五浊炽盛的时代对难以教化的未净娑婆世界之众生，以无缘大悲之心为解脱众生而阐明的经论律三藏之教法和戒定慧三学之证法的佛法珍宝，具备清净的见、修、行体系架构。对此，古今中外诸多志士仁人不仅给予了高度重视和极高的评价，且对其充满了敬仰和随喜之心。
自佛法在圣域天竺兴盛以来，降生了诸多护持教法的贤者，由于他们的恩德，在不同国家和民族，不同地域和时代，建立了讲闻三藏经典和修习三学之道的法苑或寺院及修行学院，故而佛法如虹斯彰、遍诸大千。对于人类的社会进步、道德优化和文化教育的提升发挥了显著的作用。
但是，当今世界注重“外物科技”，忽视“内心科学”。由于贪欲不断膨胀、 “三毒”侵蚀人心，从而恶缘泛起，生态失衡、环境恶化、灾害频仍、疾病蔓延、战乱不止，严重危害着有情众生的今生来世。对此，贤达智者们都在努力探寻着世界和平安定之道，而实现自然和美、世界和平、社会和谐、家庭和睦的唯一途径是“内心科学”的完美建立。
佛法是主张利益众生，净治三门之一切杂染，追求自他众生之解脱、遍知两果位的无上宗义。具足见、修、行清净的释尊佛法饱含深邃的理论、深厚的文化、深笃的信仰、深广的慈爱，可谓博大精深。佛理是“内心科学”的精髓，是提升人类精神境界、优化人们道德品性、化解人类矛盾纠纷、消除人们内心苦痛的一盘甘露；也是推动世界和平、持续发展的一剂良方。正如寂天菩萨所示：
“愿除苦良药，一切安乐源，
教法伴利敬，长久住世间。”
因此，对于当今世界来说，佛法的弘扬是极为重要的。
众所周知，要使佛法长久住世、造福众生，仅仅依靠修建规模宏大、富丽堂皇的庙宇殿堂是远远不够的，我们佛教四众弟子具备圆满的教、证功德，且具有相当数量的优秀学僧，乃是弘扬佛法的关键。佛法之本增上戒学乃解脱道之核心，恪守戒律为修行佛法之根基，我们释迦弟子应以戒为师、依律而行，使自己的修学、思维和行持符合佛法的典律。
就如龙树菩萨所云：
“仁者于戒勿破羸，莫杂莫染当净修
佛说戒为众德本，如情非情依止地”。
这样，则不仅符合佛法，而且符合自己所在国的法制，也能得到当地群众的信任和尊重。
承续、弘传佛法是我们全体佛教徒们义不容辞的崇高使命。为此，我们应以世界各地具有悠久历史的古刹和具有影响力的寺院及佛学院作为基地，大力培养能够继承、护持和弘扬佛法的各类教职人员和戒行清净的僧伽团体，为他们创造健康良好的内外修行环境，使他们自觉抵制物欲风气的负面影响，梵行清净，功德递增，以提升个人内心佛法之力推进整个佛法的全面发展。故而以佛法的发展，更好的完善人类的“内心科学”。
我们应将“内心科学”与“外物科技”的发展有机地结合起来，为实现世界和平，社会和谐，时代进步，文明发展，努力贡献力量。
最后我祈愿佛法长久住世，高僧大德寿高业丰，国泰民安，众生幸福。扎西德勒！
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Shirley
September 19, 2017
Thank you for sharing the speech of His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama and also translated it to English. He speaks so well and full of wisdom.
Regardless of what CTA said about His Holiness, I can see that His Holiness has so much wisdom within and very Dharmic. It is like Buddha is speaking and urging us to learn Dharma and spread the Dharma. Dharma is growing in China too!
I bow down low to His Holiness the 11th Panchen Lama. May His Holiness live long and spread Dharma to the ten directions. 🙏🙏🙏
Andrea Keating
September 20, 2017
Thank you for sharing the speech in English!! I would not have a clue what was being said in HH the Panchen Lama’s speech. The HH the Panchen Lama spoke the truth about what’s happening to us. It is very important that the teachings is spread widely as the dharma is the medicine for all of us, the patients. Without the dharma, there is no cure for the sickness we infect ourselves with. May all Buddhist institutions find the support to preserve the lineage and the High Lamas live long to turn the wheel of dharma in 10 directions!
christine victor
September 21, 2017
H.H Panchen Lama was born on 25 April 1989. Year 2012 H.H was only 23 years old. 23 years old to many people are consider young and might be still in College or University. H.H was able to speak to public with full of confidant and give advise to public about Buddhism.
From the translation, H.H relate Buddhism to science, which is suitable for today’s world where people believe in science more than religion. At the same time in such a short speech, H.H was able to relate the important of having Buddhism practices in personal daily life.
Very good speech
SabrinaS
September 21, 2017
It is such a rejoice to see how well HH the 11th Panchen Lama spoke. He may be young but the wisdom within is evident in his eloquent speech and the way he carried himself with confidence. From the crowd attending the forum, one can see how much they respect him. It is wonderful to know that as one of the highest respected Master within Tibetan Buddhism works to harmonise the people and without discriminating against any attendees. Unlike in India and everywhere else where Dorje Shugden practitioners are ban from attending HH the 14th Dalai Lama’s talk, initiations, etc. Such a world of difference in the freedom of religious practice. May HH Panchen Lama live long in good health to continue turning the Wheel of Dharma. May China continually promote religious freedom.
CTA should take a leaf out of China’s practice of religious freedom and realise that good practice of of religion will lead to harmony of the citizens. Oh wait I forgot, CTA is only out to pander to sponsors to fill their own self gratification goals. Who cares about the citizens? Tsk! Tsk!
Thank you dorjeshugden.com for sharing HH Panchen Lama’s speech with us. It is always heartwarming to see attained Masters promoting true harmony by preservation of the purity in Dharma they teach.
Anonymous
September 21, 2017
ཆབ་མདོ་འཇམ་དབྱངས་
September 22, 2017
Sarah West
September 23, 2017
Excellent speech. Well spoken and eloquent. Every line is in accord with true Dharma.
The 11th Panchen Lama is the upcoming global spiritual leader.
Elibuchen
September 23, 2017
My felicitations to the HH the Panchen Lama, who has graced this event. I hope to hear speak more on an international level. I believe His Holiness the Panchen lama can bring the Dharma to the world level, he is young and perhaps one day His Holiness the Panchen Lama can grace the buddhist stadiums and halls that once was the stage for the Dalai Lama. It is not impossible with the rise of China as a global power. I really enjoyed to the voice of Panchen Lama, despite not understanding his Chinese, he speaks really well.
The 4th Panchen Lama Losang Chokyi Gyeltsen was the guru of Tulku Dragpa Gyeltsen, I think this is no mere coincidence it is probably something that was part and parcel of this illusory play of the Dorje Shugden ban. Then Panchen Lama is an emanation of Amitabha, Setrab Chen is fierce and wrathful Amitabha. So when Dorje Shugden, first arose Setrab was on hand to help Dorje Shugden , perhaps Setrab now in the form of Panchen Lama is getting the world ready for Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen?
Anonymous
September 23, 2017
Badrapa
September 23, 2017
Since Sikyong came to power, he has not even manage to secure one dialogue with China. What’s wrong with CTA, since when they have become so ineffective? Time to change leadership!
Lophun from Delhi
September 24, 2017
True leader speaks about unity. False leaders speak about segregation.
Lobsang Sangye and lover Dhardon makes videos against Tibetans. Rangzen gather in conference against Dalai Lama to divide Tibetan society.
Panchen Lama speaks about unification. If Dalai Lama and Dhasa keep speaking about which Tibetan person is bad, which Tibetan person is good, which Tibetan god is demon, which newspaper we can read, which country we can go, one day no one will follow them.
sunita
September 24, 2017
Wow ! The topic “Science of Mind” is certainly very apt for this generation. Firstly, it was delivered by a young person and will certainly appeal to the younger crowd as well, who may find it harder in this generation to connect spiritually if ancient methods are used as a form of teaching. This is also a very powerful topic which is intriguing and easy to check through experiential methods.
Younger practitioners are techno savvy and are able to receive information fast. Hence, leaders cannot use the older methods of discipline and rote learning on the younger generation. Leaders can’t tell lies anymore too. They will watch closely and observe the sincerity of leaders. Leaders will have to evolve with times or otherwise they will become irrelevant . It’s great to see young spiritual leaders like Panchen Lama who can take on the stage with such great confidence and wisdom ! May the Dharma grow far and wide to benefit all beings !!
Amber Sonam
September 24, 2017
Luckily His Holiness the Panchen Lama is being educated and well taken care of in China. Imagine if he grew up in the corrupted Tibet-in-exile, he would be as ignorant as the Tibetans there with the poor education the Tibetan Leadership has failed to improved after 60 years. The Sikyong Lobsang Sangay and his corrupted kashag is in power for self gain. They use their terms to take as much money as they can for their own comfort not for Tibetans welfare. People are seeing this now. 🤡🤡🤡
Exile in France
September 24, 2017
I am grateful to be in France where religious freedom is practised but it is unfortunate that I am a Tibetan because there are many Tibetans here who are being paid and control by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) to boycott Dorje Shugden practitioners. I had to close down my business because the CTA has imposed a ban onto us. The Tibetans are fighting among themselves instead of unite together to fight for our country.
This is the result of a fail Tibetan Leadership that is incapable to benefit their own people, forced them to go into exile to different countries, create fractions among the Tibetan people. Tibetans are no longer united, that’s why we lost our country and there is no way for us to get our country back anymore because of the corruption that Lobsang Sangay has allowed. The CTA use all donations from westerners to buy their own house overseas, have foreign passports, medical care etc.
What’s the point of having a leadership who are well taken care of while their people suffer and do not enjoy the same equality?
Chenxin
September 24, 2017
The Tibetan Leadership paint such an ugly picture of China, attacks Chinese with everything that they do themselves. They say China is suppressing Tibetans but they don’t tell people they suppress Dorje Shugden people. They say China do not give religious freedom but they do not allow Dorje Shugden people to go to school, to hospital, to shop, definitely not allow to work in the “government” in exile. Who is really ugly here?
Anonymous
September 25, 2017
Sherabz
September 25, 2017
It’s very true that “Don’t Gain The World But Lose Your Soul”. If everyone is only focus on their own interest and benefits, it can lead to no peace and disharmony.
Buddha teachings taught us more far beyond morality including the sufferings, cause and effect and developing mindfulness and awareness. Therefore, if we really want to find a balanced life and live in peace and harmony world, learn and practicing dharma is the key.
The speech seems simple but we need to contemplate further for a better future.
tenzin zopa
September 26, 2017
Tashi delek. 🙏
tenzin zopa
September 26, 2017
Tashi delek. 🙏
celia
September 26, 2017
Buddha’s teaching is universal but sadly humans convolute religion with politics for self-serving reasons. What the Panchen Lama has shared is very beneficial yet there are some who not only outright ignore but even condemn because of politics, with allegations of being pro-China, anti-Dalai Lama etc.
It is clear that the teachings primarily focuses on developing Dharma, internally for the lasting happiness of each individuals and externally for the spread of Dharma so many more can benefit. There is no propaganda involved and it is unfortunate that some people, including CTA sought to discredit such teachings and even condemn those who are open to such teaching.
Also, it is illogical that just because people can appreciate the Dharma teachings by Panchen Lama, they automatically support China. One can agree with the universal message of the teachings and have different political views.
KC
September 26, 2017
Sad when the truth of the Dharma is discounted or ignored just because politics. People are intelligent enough to decide if teachings are beneficial to them or not without fear of being labelled pro-China or anti-Dalai Lama etc. Perhaps it could really be part and parcel of illusory play of the Dorje Shugden ban as suggested by Elibuchen.
“The 4th Panchen Lama Losang Chokyi Gyeltsen was the guru of Tulku Dragpa Gyeltsen, I think this is no mere coincidence it is probably something that was part and parcel of this illusory play of the Dorje Shugden ban. Then Panchen Lama is an emanation of Amitabha, Setrab Chen is fierce and wrathful Amitabha. So when Dorje Shugden, first arose Setrab was on hand to help Dorje Shugden , perhaps Setrab now in the form of Panchen Lama is getting the world ready for Duldzin Drakpa Gyeltsen?”
Yangzen Lhamo
September 26, 2017
What the Panchen Lama said makes sense but agreeing with his teachings don’t mean I accept Dalai Lama’s choice is wrong. Actually, I don’t know who is correct one and maybe both correct as can have many manifestations. My guru said if the reincarnation is real, they would continue to do things that benefit people, no matter if recognised or not. So, not my place to judge, just if teachings benefit then take what is beneficial, no need to hate or guilt.
untomable
September 27, 2017
Homage to H.H Panchen Lama, may you long life & always turn the wheel of Dharma 🌈
Lovett
September 27, 2017
The Dorje Shugden ban is a political scapegoat of the Tibetan CTA for their failures and the biggest failure is the inability to start fresh talks with China. They hope that the DS ban would distract the public from questioning their failure.
Badrapa
September 28, 2017
The Dorje Shugden ban is nothing but trouble to everyone including the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan CTA in terms of reputation and unity of the Tibetan people and of course Dorje Shugden practitioners as well. This is not to mention a distaste for the Chinese leaders looking in from atheist China. Therefore, it is high time to remove the ban and reform things.
Ringzin
September 28, 2017
I am Tibetan and I am proud of him for talk unity. Dharamsala talk about keep our people divide. Who is splittist now? Truth is Tibetan people are suffer under CTA. Many many problems. And CTA are not telling and not helping to them
Winson
September 28, 2017
Nowadays seems like Panchen Lama is giving more Buddhist talk than Dalai Lama who is giving more politics talk. Sorry I don’t want to disrespect but isn’t this correct? What happened?
YenLi
September 29, 2017
Tashi Delek Panchen Lama. Thank you for being so kind to teach and bless us. Very good advice. My teacher always tell us keep vows properly. Must practice what Buddha teach. May Panchen Lama and my teacher always turn wheel of dhamma and bless us. Thank you so much for being here.
Ryan Tashi
September 29, 2017
What CTA said about this so called fake tulku doesn’t make sense really. Look at how well HH Panchen Lama spoke. He is so young and already very learned. Real Tulku for me and of course CTA will talk bad about anything related to Dorje Shugden!
Tenzin Wangyal-ByLakuppe
October 2, 2017
Tibetan PM Ms. Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar is a disgrace fighting with the public. She should resign from her position. She represents our CTA government very badly.
It is well known she is a Chinese agent and has been collecting money from China for many years. 🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳
Doreen Park
October 8, 2017
Thank you for the translation of this eloquent and powerful speech of the Panchen Lama on the Dharma as the essence of the “science of the mind”. The young Panchen Lama speaks with great wisdom and clarity of about this . The dharma as such will fulfill the mental,emotional, and spiritual needs of this degenerate age , bringing peace and harmony to heal the world’s rapidly growing problems of environmental ,natural or man-made disasters, epidemics, conflicts and wars caused by man, his greed and enormous and uncontrollable appetite for “materialistic technology”.
This takes us light years away from the CTA’s calculated moves and systematic creation of schisms, conflict and violence within the Tibetan community.CTA and naysayers appear to have been very wrong about the 11th Panchen Lama. This speech he made and his conduct and spiritual engagements with Tibetan monasteries and Lamas in China, his teaching and spreading of the Dharma in China, all unmistakably point to his growing stature as the spiritual leader he has been groomed to become.
sierra
October 9, 2017
Wow! A beautiful speech indeed. It encompasses the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni in such a way that anyone who listens to his speech can relate and link the teachings to the modern world in which we live in. The link and cause and effect of the actions of man in causing havoc with the environment and ill dogging the heels of humankind nowadays. No politics but pure dharma.
Thank you for sharing this translated speech here for all to read.
Jamyang Delhi
October 11, 2017
Dalai Lama does not want independence for Tibet that’s for sure.
Rangzen-fighting Tibetans are going against the Dalai Lama. They are hardcore separatists and most likely taking Chinese money to create schism. The attached Times of India article is very clear what the Dalai Lama wants. Rangzen Tibetans and activists are 100% against Dalai Lama and Tibetan nation.
Tashi Delhi
October 11, 2017
Dalai Lama does not want independence for Tibet but autonomy. All Rangzen fighting Tibetans are going against the Dalai Lama. They are hardcore separatists and most likely taking Chinese money to create schism. The attached Times of India article is very clear what the Dalai Lama wants. Rangzen Tibetans and activists are 100% against Dalai Lama and Tibetan nation.
Bylakuppe C
October 11, 2017
You can see this comment on the Youtube video how ungrateful, greedy and nasty Tibetans are. The Indians are angry and have a right to be angry after hosting the Tibetans for 60 years. Yet instead of being grateful, they lash back. Even calling the Indian students “COMMUNIST CHINA PAID DOGS” and other vulgarities. Very racist.
Anything Tibetans don’t like, they call you a China spy or China money eating agent. Even the Indian nationals now are berated as China dogs. No wonder Indians are protesting for Tibetans to go back! This is happening while the Dalai Lama is alive for after he passes, it will completely degenerate and the Indians will take action and expel the ungrateful refugees.
Tenzin Peljor
October 12, 2017
Tibetans use India. Everyone can see clearly the Tibetans don’t respect India and are very racist. Indians are tired of this and want them out. Now big protests in the hundreds are happening in Arunachal Pradesh state of India demanding Tibetans go back to Tibet. The people there are tired of the Tibetans and do not welcome them anymore. After 60 years, why are the Tibetans still refugees? If they can go western country, they will go because India is NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE USERS. They put India down. They only stay in India if they cannot go to another country. They never get Indian citizenship because they want foreign citizenship. Shame. In India, they never pay taxes. They never join army to defend India. They never build hospitals, half way houses, orphanages or get money from foreign aid to help India. They never build anything for Indians and we have so many poor Indians in India. Look at the foreigner Mother Teresa how much she did for India and she did so much for Indians in Calcutta but Tibetans do nothing. Not a charitable race. Their Dalai Lama never set up orphanages, schools, soup kitchens for the poor or set up scholarship for Indians. He lived in India for 60 years and give nothing back but take and use Indian land. The Tibetans lived in India for 60 years but they contribute nothing to India. Only complain and Indians are now going to speak up. The SUMAA students said the protests against Tibetans are only beginning and there will be more.
After 60 years how can they still be refugees. They are not genuine refugees. They call themselves refugees and not get Indian passport so their Tibetan ‘government’ in Dharamsala can continue to market them to western countries and Japan to give them money. To get free money. Tibetan leaders love free money. Tibetans have big houses, nice cars and can travel to other countries. The Dalai Lama temples in Dharamsala have gold idols and gold paintings and live in very high luxury. Tibetan leaders already get money in the US billions in aid and yet they never improve. The Tibetans always say they have no opportunities in India. Why they say that? Because they are saying they are too good for India.
They say they want autonomy with China but they fly the Tibetan flag on Indian soil. If they want autonomy, they should fly the Chinese flag and show China government they are serious to sit and talk. They are always lying. They protest against China on Indian soil making problems between India and China. India is not responsible for Tibetans. Tibetans should not make China India’s enemy. Don’t be selfish. China is not India’s problem. Tibetans should solve the problems themselves.
Tibetan leaders only want money, money and more free things. They always make segregation among their people due to regional differences and religion. Look how they supress the Dorje Shugden religion and their own Dorje Shugden Tibetans cannot join in their schools or Dalai Lama’s talks and ceremonies. They treat the Dorje Shugden people like the low castes in India. Their Tibetan people cannot stand up on their own become something because their leaders want everything for free. When they go to western countries, they lose their culture, religion and language and pay a heavy price. Their children become more like the adopted country’s culture and people. Their ‘government’ in Dharamsala block them from getting Indian citizenship so they can continue using their fake refugee status to get money from the west. When India is so generous to give them citizenship, their own Tibetan minister in Dharamsala block this.
Now Indians had enough and want Tibetans to get out and go home!
SUMAA students heavily protest Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTyAvVQpn7g
SUMAA students heavily protest Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_RmtPpfvNA
Indians and Indian tribal people want Tibetans to go back to Tibet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaCQ7qvjEYQ
Hundreds of Indians want Tibetans out of India. Protests are vowed to continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=0oUTdHWxpkg
Indian SUMAA leaders demanding state government to revoke refugee privileges for Tibetans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnJozme8PCw
And alternative videos:
SUMAA students heavily protest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRqCkcc4hfg
Indians and Indian tribal people want Tibetans to go back to Tibet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdjuR-Y10NM
Hundreds want Tibetans out of India. Protests are vowed to continue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTRbetGn4To
Heavy protest in the hundreds by Indians for Tibetans to get out of India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdjuR-Y10NM&t=34s
Michaela Smith
October 16, 2017
Real refugees vs. Tibetan ‘refugees’. Should India and other countries continue to help Tibetans, the most prosperous ‘refugees’ on earth?
Lobsang Sangay
October 17, 2017
There is NO REAL FREEDOM of SPEECH for us Tibetans living under the ruling of the CTA and Dalai Lama. The Tibetan communities in India all sufer this fate and we live in lies and deception of a FAKE DEMOCRACY.
Just watch how Tibetans insult and backstab each other and would even dare insult people they do not know, calling them Chinese dogs/Chinese spies is the only thing they can say and the label they give you the moment you dare to speak up. This is done to shut you up and to indicate to other Tibetans to attack you because they make you sound like you are a traitor and this is how they get all to turn against you. This is how the Tibetan CTA deals with people they feel threatened. All because of power and position.
However, there are a few brave Tibetans who basically had enough of their deception and begin to speak up, to tell the truth. A good example is Tenpa Yarphel who bravely stood up and talked about Nechung and the inconsistency and FAILED prophesies… also the ridiculous heavy reliance on him for everything. Where on earth do you ever see any government relying on “mystical Gods” to help them make state decisions? Even if they did, they would not dare tell anyone because this is 2017 not the medieval times. Just watch – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuKOjcpLH8A
Then you have the small-minded, sheep like followers, shaving their hair – like WOW big deal, to protest against Tenpa Yarphel. Lololol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M30NL4hG8oA
Jamyang
October 17, 2017
Question to Tibetan exile government, Central Tibetan Administration – CTA: Hey this Geshe Dorje interprets Nechung’s prophecy saying the Dalai Lama will go back to Tibet five years ago, but look, Dalai Lama still cannot go back. Watch… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDZLzXIgW8
Not only that, there is still NO sign of even creating a good relationship for a chance to go back! So we are all stuck and still nowhere near going back to Tibet. So why on earth are we still listening to this spirit Nechung who always makes mistakes and give wrong prophecies? Nechung even killed the 13th Dalai Lama by giving him the wrong medicine. So WHY are we still listening to him for? Why are we Buddhist following what a spirit says? If we can follow Nechung spirit so why condemn Dogyal? This is weird and wrong!
Pema Schneider
October 19, 2017
Lobsang Sangay at Golden Jubilee Celebration of Tibetan Settlement Office, Dharamsala: https://youtu.be/eInTi-E9na8
Losang Sangay said recently (October 2017) in Dharamsala that Tibetans have two enemies: the outer and inner enemy. The outer enemies are the Chinese government and Dorje Shugden people. The inner enemy is the people who speak against about our Tibetan affairs like regional differences and religious differences. (He didn’t say this directly but he means people like Tenpa Yarphel who spoke up in the Parliament) He said out of the two enemies, the worse one is inner enemies.
Now the Tibetans have started a new Facebook page specifically against Tenpa Yarphel. Tibetans are protesting against him: http://bit.ly/2ysowTH
And there is a video of Tibetans with Tenpa Yarphel’s name on the paper against him and asking him to resign: http://bit.ly/2zAH2af
Matteo
October 19, 2017
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a a dedicated advocate for the principles of democracy. In September this year, Tibetans in India celebrates the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the democratic path in the running of the Tibetan people’s political system. Sadly, it’s all lip service.
Look at the recent incident of MP Tenpa Yarphel speaking up. Tenpa Yarphel has the right to speak and express his opinion, especially because he is a representative of the people, a Member of Parliament. He was criticised for issueing irresponsible statements, watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuKOjcpLH8A
What is absurd is that there are even people protesting against his opinion, and shaving their hair in protest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M30NL4hG8oA
Tenpa Yarphel was accused of being sectarian, but the truth is that because of Nechung, Dorje Shugden practitioners were segregated, discriminated and ostracised from the Tibetan community in general all around the world. I guess this MP is sick of seeing the separation and had to speak up for the unity of the Tibetan people in exile. What do you think?
Lukar Jam supporter
October 19, 2017
Nechung oracle is not reliable from past record.
He didn’t help when british in tibet in 1904. he gave wrong medicine to 13th dalai lama which caused His holiness’s death. he said in the past Tibetans going back to Tibet. In 2009, this Geshe Dorje read out what Nechung oracle said. How many years passed, negotiation talk never resume after Lobsang Sangay become Sikyong.
Why we still believe Nechung?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDZLzXIgW8
Tashi, Delhi
October 20, 2017
So beautiful and sacred to see HH Panchen Lama!
What is the CTA for a club? Going around pretending to be a democracy and only because of HH Dalai Lama they can make some foreign people believe it but it seems that karma is coming back.
The CTA is suppressing their own people and having a good life with the money originally meant for the Tibetan people. On top, their elections are a farce!
Listen here to Tenpa Yarphel who questions about the reliance of the Tibetan Government to Nechung, an oracle, which is understandable already but on top Nechung’s predictions seem to create more problems than anything else. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuKOjcpLH8A
What happens to Tenpa Yarphel now that he speaks up? Tibetans have started a Facebook page against Tenpa Yarphel and protest against him: http://bit.ly/2ysowTH. They even ask Tenpa Yarphel to resign: http://bit.ly/2zAH2af
So much for the “Democracy” in the Tibetan Government!!
TseringD, Delhi
October 29, 2017
Nechung is ZUMA 👎 before I m think he is one of d best when I m watch dis video By Geshe Dorjee la but now I m think is not d truth n he is lie to Tibet people we r not back to Tibet yt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDZLzXIgW8 Chithue Tenpa Yarphel la tq for talk about truth of Nechung . I m watch to this video many time la https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if2dFMKIr_8 n after I hear you talk I m not belief to Nechung
Why CTA Why
October 30, 2017
Watch when Geshe Dorje interprets Nechung’s prophecies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDZLzXIgW8
After the Nechung oracle takes trance, his answers are interpreted and explained by Geshe Dorje, a Buddhist master from Nechung Monastery.
The video from 2009 proves Nechung is wrong again! Who would rely on Nechung when all prophecies are wrong?? Someone with a hidden agenda maybe?!!
Michaela Smith
October 30, 2017
There is no sane government in this modern world that rely on spirit for advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDZLzXIgW8
Namdrol
October 30, 2017
MP Tenpa Yarphel is very brave to questioned the validity and accuracy of the spirit Nechung who the Dalai Lama always consulted, apparently Nechung has been giving highly inaccurate prophecies, but people still keep using him because Dalai Lama keeps using him and nobody dare to say otherwise, although Nechung is full of mistake, no wonder Tibetans did not get back their country even after 60 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuKOjcpLH8A
Look at this guy’s way of protest against MP Tenpa Yarphel and you know why the Tibetans will never get back their country:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M30NL4hG8oA
Amber Sonam
October 30, 2017
CTA MPis brave enough to speak up! CTA sure has a lot of dodgy business going on even it’s own MP cannot keep quiet anymore. Watch what is being said here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if2dFMKIr_8
Yet, those in denial continue to support the corruptions within the CTA by shaving off his hair in protest against MP Tenpa Yarphel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M30NL4hG8oA
He is also supported by Geshe Dorje himself who is riding on the Nechung issue giving no concrete proof as usual https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIDZLzXIgW8
Utsang Victory
November 14, 2017
See what Sikyong did to create disunity among Tibetans, and he dares blame it on Shugden people in the past. The biggest culprint who creates the most problem is him.
Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Officer appeals for peace
By Lobsang Wangyal
McLEOD GANJ, India, 14 November 2017
Sensing the momentum gathering around a mass demonstration in Dharamshala against Kashag’s continuous silence over its decision to sack Penpa Tsering as the representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in North America, the Tibetan Settlement Officer in Dharamshala has issued an appeal to the people to maintain peace and harmony.
Calls for a demonstration were made after the Kashag (Cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) ) refused to divulge details of the reason for expelling Representative Penpa Tsering.
Kashag issued an announcement about the termination of Penpa Tsering’s duties through their website on 7 November, stating that he will end his duty on 30 November, and the current CTA Education Minister Ngodup Tsering will replace him.
The Kashag stated “dereliction of duty” as the reason, and said that three warnings had been served, but that Penpa Tsering didn’t show any improvement in his conduct.
The actual nature of the warnings was also not clear when the officiating President of the CTA convened a press conference on 9 November.
Penpa Tsering on the other hand denied any wrongdoing.
Settlement Officer Dawa Rinchen said in his appeal message that since Dharamshala being the seat of the Dalai Lama and of the Central Tibetan Administration, he urged people to respect the sanctity of the place.
Speaking to Tibet Sun, Rinchen said that he envisaged a demonstration on the 27th of this month, but couldn’t have any estimate of its size.
The 27th came to be the date for demonstration after an activist in NYC suggested it through his article published on Tibet Sun.
He said, ”There’s so much talk and discussion about the issue and preparations for the protest. Many people are seen registering and others giving donations towards this event.”
President of CTA Lobsang Sangay, who is on a European tour, spoke on 13 November about the issue in Norway, but he also refused to give details as to why Penpa Tsering was suspended.
He said that it is the prerogative of the Kashag to appoint and terminate representatives and staff members of CTA. Kashag is not required to explain the reasons for their termination.
Some Tibetans in the United States are saying they would stop paying the annual tax to CTA (record maintained through the “Green Book”), and people in New York are calling for a boycott of an event in New York on 10 December, the Tibetan Rally for Peace and Non-violence, which is to be attended by CTA President Lobsang Sangay and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel. It is to be held at United Nations Plaza, led by North American Chithues and is organised by North American Tibetan Associations.
However, Penpa Tsering has appealed in a video message to people in New York City and nearby areas to attend the event.
Source: https://www.tibetsun.com/news/2017/11/14/dharamshala-tibetan-settlement-officer-appeals-for-peace
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Tibetan unity in peril: Call for massive street protest in Dharamshala
By Mila Rangzen
NEW YORK CITY, US, 11 November 2017
Like most Tibetans, including those who voted for Sikyong Lobsang Sangay in the 2016 election, I am shocked by what Sikyong Lobsang Sangay did to former speaker Penpa Tsering — the Dalai Lama’s Chief Representative posted in Washington DC. He fired Penpa Tsering a few days ago for no reason other than political revenge.
Penpa Tsering was Lobsang Sangay’s opponent in the 2016 Sikyong election, and a tough one at that. Penpa Tsering is the only Tibetan statesman who can stand up to Lobsang Sangay and speak the truth to his face for the good of our cause and our community as a whole.
Stand up he did, in and outside the Parliament. With humility but firmly. Roughly twenty-eight thousand Tibetans in our small exile community voted for him.
Recognizing Penpa Tsering’s capability, experience, and integrity, the Dalai Lama’s private office recommended Penpa Tsering as the right man for the Representative job. Sikyong had no choice but to relent. Also, to appear to be burying the election grudge and the regional hatchet, that was the best bet he had. No need to point out that Lobsang Sangay is a Khampa man and Penpa Tsering is an Amdo/U-Tsang man. Track the source of the conflict. It will help the reader understand the Tibetan domestic politics. To turn a blind eye because it makes you feel uncomfortable is, in fact, an endorsement for negative regionalism to continue.
When the media asked for elaboration on why Sikyong fired him, the response from him and his subordinates was shocking. Sikyong, laughing sarcastically, avoided the question by telling the media to talk to the Cabinet Secretary. The secretary simply said Sikyong fired him because it is in his power to do so according to the exile charter. No specific reason was given.
The Deputy Sikyong Youthok Karma Gelek responded, at an only 10-minute-long press conference, by saying that Sikyong had served three warning notices to Penpa Tsering to mend his ways in the past one year and that he was not respecting Sikyong. When pressed for what precisely wrong did Penpa Tsering do, Youthok became overbearing and left.
CTA, where is the transparency?
The Dalai Lama publicly rebuked both the candidates in Dharamshala in April 2016 for stirring regional tensions among the Tibetan community during the election. Both the candidates publicly apologized. And so, we believed the matter got settled there and then. Sangay even delivered tons of speeches on the importance of Tibetan unity.
But to our dismay, Lobsang Sangay proved us wrong. The man is still in the election campaign mode despite being in office again for almost two years. This firing on unfounded grounds is an attempt to tarnish the image and reputation of Penpa Tsering. How vindictive can Sikyong get? This is absolutely unacceptable, and it also goes against the very teaching of the Dalai Lama.
Penpa Tsering said on Voice of America that he was served only one warning notice, and that too without any explanation. Sikyong also denied Penpa Tsering his right to explain his position. Sangay revealed his actual colours. Also, the removal of Penpa Tsering from the office is a slap in Dalai Lama’s face, and a kick to the rear of the twenty-eight thousand Amdos and U-Tsangs who voted for him.
What can we do now?
When we think an issue is this important, we are left with no choice but a massive protest. Protesting can help raise public awareness and prevent a cheap political vendetta that can ruin the Tibetan unity thus far achieved.
I call for the Tibetans to come out in thousands at Gangkyi on 27 November 2017 at 10 am sharp, and do the following.
Picket by holding up large signs at the Cabinet building and demand detailed explanation for the firing of Penpa Tsering. Gather first at McLeod Ganj and march to Gangkyi, demanding the reinstatement of Penpa Tsering to the office. Hold a vigil at night in memory of Penpa Tsering’s dedication and service to our community. Do sit-ins at the Cabinet building lobby until the demand is met. Resist threats and violence with resolute non-violent action. Be the peace warriors!
Organise a core group of U-Tsang Association and Amdo Association if the Cholsum Association fails to do so. Assign roles to members pertaining to media coverage, permits, equipment, safety, transport, signs, and placards.
Gather as many people as you can to help out on the day. Remember to contact them the night before to remind them about the protest. Put the word out through emails, posters and flyers, local media, social media, word of mouth, and any other way you can.
Organise speakers for they can inspire and educate the Tibetan public, but keep the speeches short and powerful.
Thunder into the streets! Pound sense into the head of Sikyong! Lead by example, not by ego!
Source: https://www.tibetsun.com/opinions/2017/11/11/tibetan-unity-in-peril-call-for-massive-street-protest-in-dharamshala
Rangzen For All
November 17, 2017
BYE BYE CTA —- Karma comes back for all the 💩 you gave us!
Growing public anger as Kashag reluctant to give clear statement on NA Rep. row
[Thursday, November 16, 2017 21:19]
By Tenzin Dharpo
DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 16: Following the announcement to relieve North America CTA mission representative and former Speaker Penpa Tsering from his position on Nov. 7, there has been a general sense of dissatisfaction among sections of the community with some even suggesting protests and boycott of events where President Sangay is scheduled to attend.
While the Kashag asserts that the issue was handled as per the binding rules and with rightful authority, the handling of the situation, many say, has rolled back on President Sangay’s campaign claims of transparency and unity. An official announcement and a press briefing by Kashag have not mentioned a clear reason for Penpa’s ousting other than vague reference to dereliction in his role there and hints at insubordination.
Officiating President Ven. Karma Gelek Yuthok told the media last week that the Kashag need not give a clarification over the transfer or firing of any staff and that the issue is an “internal matter”.
The growing impasse between the public and Kashag’s (cabinet) reluctance to give a clear explanation over the cause of Penpa’s ousting has escalated over the last week. A New York based individual going by the name of Mila Rangzen has called for a non-violent mass protest at the end of the month here in Dharamshala, prompting the settlement officer here to issue a public appeal, urging peace and order in the community.
Dharamshala settlement officer Dawa Rinchen told Phayul, “While I have no knowledge of when and how many people are going to hold a protest, my prerogative is to avoid any incidents here in Dharamshala where His Holiness the Dalai Lama resides where the CTA is based and subsequently where the eyes of the international community is transfixed on. Hence I appealed the public to maintain peace here.”
Sporadic posts and videos on social media sites such as Facebook and WeChat expressed dissatisfaction over the handling of the situation calling for a transparent approach to the matter by President Sangay led Kashag. A Tibetan nitezen Tsering Chomphel wrote on Facebook, “I personally think transparency is the first rung of so called democracy ladder. In today’s world, we cannot and should not trust any individual or group blindly. If PT is innocent this time, he needs to speak out. It’s not about PT or Kashag. It’s about peoples trust. People will surely lose trust and interest in our politics if things are not made clear this time.”
Tsering Samdup, a Tibetan sweater seller, said that it would be inappropriate if the Kashag issues a clarification simply because some section of the community demands it. “The concerned individual here is Penpa Tsering and if he denies Kashag’s decision and seeks clarification then Kashag might be obliged to give one. Otherwise, there is no need to clarify.”
Another nitezen opined that three advisory letter/directives were enough caution by the Kashag. Tenzin Kunkyab wrote, “He got fired after three written warning (three yellow cards) after that they pulled red card, I don’t see any wrong with that unless PT himself have some explanation.” Penpa Tsering however claimed he only received one letter prior to his termination letter and has maintained he is not at fault.
Some people have even called for more dramatic action to boycott the ‘Solidarity with Tibet rally for peace and non-violence’ on 10th December in New York where President Sangay is scheduled to attend. Penpa Tsering, the outgoing representative urged Tibetans in North America to participate in the event with the broader sense of the Tibetan issue at mind and not divisive politics.
Meanwhile the Tibetan President who is currently on an official visit to northern Europe indicated that the Kashag might not budge and give a clear-cut answer on the issue. He said that Penpa Tsering has accepted the Kashag’s decision to remove him from the Washington office and his cabinet’s decision to remove and appoint liaison officers abruptly, is neither unprecedented nor illegal.
The NA office remains the most crucial position in the hierarchy of outposts of the Tibetan polity. The new man in that seat, Education minister Ngodup Tsering today said he has gotten the blessing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his new role in Washington.
Source: http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=39805&article=Growing+public+anger+as+Kashag+reluctant+to+give+clear+statement+on+NA+Rep.+row
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Citing Fatigue, Dalai Lama Appoints Personal Emissaries
November 16, 2017 12:29 PM
Yeshi Dorje
WASHINGTON —
The Dalai Lama says he has appointed emissaries to attend international engagements or speak on his behalf indefinitely.
Citing increasing physical fatigue, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader made the comments while meeting with a group of international youth leaders brought to Dharmsala, India, by the Washington-based Institute of Peace.
“I’m 82 years old, and since last year [my] feeling of tiredness has been much increased,” he told the group during video-recorded meetings last week.
Because he may not be able to maintain a regular international travel schedule, he said, the president of Tibet’s current government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, along with prominent Buddhist scholar and former prime minister in exile, Samdong Rinpoche, would act as his official emissaries.
These “trusted friends, they know my thinking,” he said. “Our work, continuously, should be more active [and internationally engaged], so in these two persons,” he said, pointing to Lobsang and Samdong, “I have full trust.”
Looking to the dialogue moderator, USIP President Nancy Lindborg, the Dalai Lama said: “If your side … or your government’s side” has concerns, “then these two persons, either one, can participate as my representative or my personal emissary.”
Penpa Tsering, representative for the Office of Tibet in Washington, which represents the Tibetan government-in-exile, downplayed the significance of the Dalai Lama’s statement.
“I think this was more of a general statement,” he told VOA. “His holiness is sometimes too tired to travel, and his April visit to the United States has been suspended indefinitely, but he will continue to travel in India, and Europe is only a seven hour flight.”
Adding that Lobsang’s presidential term is limited to five years, and the fact that Samdong has long served as a kind of unofficial deputy to the Dalai Lama, he said the November 6 comments do not represent a major diversion or change in Dharmsala’s official representation on the world stage.
However, Carole McGranahan, a University of Colorado anthropologist and historian of Tibet, says although prioritizing the Dalai Lama’s health requires a reduction in his international travel schedule, his physical absence from global engagements cannot be substituted via proxy.
“So much of the goodwill and attention Tibet receives in the world is due to his holiness, and specifically due to his personal interactions with world leaders and with the large audiences he draws around the world. His deep wisdom, his humor and charisma, his serious attention to pressing world issues, and, of course, his model of compassion and leadership, make a deep impression on people,” she told VOA’s Tibetan Service via email.
“For so much of the world, the Dalai Lama is the symbol of Tibet. Will his trusted emissaries be able to achieve the same effects? Of course not, as no one can truly stand in for the Dalai Lama,” she wrote. “They will be able to represent him, but no one can embody the message of Tibet as he does. His holiness’s stepping back from international travel will signal a new era of Tibetan diplomacy in the world.”
Robert Barnett, director of the Modern Tibet Studies Program at Columbia University, says the decision may be a signal to Beijing.
“Of course, there’s always the possibility that this move is intended as a post-19th Party Congress signal to Beijing of increased openness to a resumption of talks, or possibly even a response to a request from there,” he said. “It certainly should make Zhang Yijiong happier,” he added, referring to Communist Party’s Tibet working group chief, who told reporters on the sidelines of a party congress that there could be no excuses to meeting the Dalai Lama.
“Except that it seems unlikely that warhorses of that type can ever be appeased,” Barnett said.
In the United States, a California-based Tibetan monk named Tenzin Dhonden, who chairs the non-profit Friends of the Dalai Lama and was secretary of the Dalai Lama Trust, a charitable organization chaired by the Dalai Lama, has acted as a gatekeeper between the Dalai Lama and American philanthropists, scholars, celebrities and donors.
Late last month, Dhonden, who falsely named himself Personal Emissary of Peace for the Dalai Lama in 2005, was suspended from the trust over corruption allegations.
This story originated in VOA’s Tibetan Service. Pete Cobus contributed original reporting.
Source: https://www.voanews.com/a/dalai-lama-appoints-personal-emissaries/4118315.html