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By: Jangchup Wangmo
An increasing number of Tibetans are finding out what it means to be loyal to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), who are the Tibetan leadership based in Dharamsala. The latest in a long line of casualties of the CTA’s “chew ‘em up and spit ‘em out” policy is Dhamchoe Nyima. Dhamchoe is a former practitioner of Dorje Shugden who gave up the practice in 2015 in favor of loyalty to the CTA.
After two years of speaking on behalf of the administration in Dharamsala, and loyally supporting their policies, Dhamchoe has come to realize the true nature of the Tibetan leadership – a group of individuals who have, over the years, demonstrated they are motivated more by self-gain than the collective interests of the Tibetan people.
It is a realization that has led to Dhamchoe’s brave, heroic decision to step forward and be open and honest about what they are really like. In his latest video released on the YouTube channel “Voice of Truth”, Dhamchoe fearlessly expresses his thoughts about the CTA. So although Dhamchoe previously appeared in videos speaking against the Dorje Shugden practice, he has since identified a larger problem and today, speaks strongly against the CTA.
In the video below, Dhamchoe can be seen burning up one of the most powerful symbols that any Tibetan supporter of the CTA possesses. What Dhamchoe is carrying in his hand is a green book known as the freedom book (or “rangzen la deb” in Tibetan). It is used all around the world to identify Tibetan supporters of the CTA.
Each year, when Tibetans pay a nominal tax to the CTA, they get a stamp in their book to acknowledge that they have done their duty as a Tibetan. Tibetans in exile and those naturalized into other countries carry the green book with pride, because it is a marker of their Tibetan identity, and identifies their financial support of their leadership and the so-called Tibetan cause, and the fact they are ‘clean’ and approved by the leadership. Only Tibetans are allowed to hold this book, and only people the CTA approves of will get this green book. So Dorje Shugden practitioners, for example, are not allowed to get this green book unless they received it prior to the ban. With this green book, Tibetans can vote in the Tibetan elections and because Shugden practitioners do not have a green book, they are not allowed to participate in so-called Tibetan democracy. The book, instead of fulfilling its name as a ‘freedom book’, ends up becoming a tool of discrimination and segregation.
Nevertheless, for Tibetans who strive to get a green book as a matter of Tibetan patriotic pride, it is a hugely shocking sight to see Dhamchoe dramatically burning his green book. Tibetans will understand the significance because he is effectively saying he disavows himself of the community that supports the CTA, and does not want to be led by the CTA or be associated with the CTA anymore. After making such a strong statement in protest against the leadership, it is highly unlikely that Dhamchoe will ever be reissued a copy of his green book. As in many past cases when you go against the CTA, the CTA will definitely find covert ways and methods to ostracize and embarrass you. They will make you Public Enemy #1 as they are not democratic and a regime. Speaking against any of their policies will lead to you being accused of being a Chinese spy or agent, or having some kind of relationship with Chinese leadership to direct all of the Tibetans against you.
That makes his actions all the more brave. Not only has he spoken up against the leadership, but he has taken the first steps to disassociate himself from them. He joins an increasing number of Tibetans who are refusing to be associated with their leadership. This is what the CTA does to even their most fervent supporters, even those who once filmed anti-Dorje Shugden videos and betrayed Dorje Shugden lamas. The CTA basically exploit their people as unwitting mouthpieces and once their puppets have outlived their useful purpose, they are ignored and thrown out.
We congratulate Dhamchoe on this brave move against an oppressive regime because the more he speaks, and the more he exposes the suffering that the CTA causes, the less harm they can do to Tibetans. Thank you Dhamchoe for speaking up, all Tibetans know what you have risked and what you have given up. With your actions, more will finally realize that nothing good can come of supporting a regime that has, for the last 60 years, exploited, abused, neglected and segregated the Tibetan people, all the name of fame and money. In this day and age, when faced with the harm caused by Dharamsala, staying silent is no longer an option when it comes to protecting the religious and personal freedoms of the Tibetans.
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TRANSLATION
From the Voice of Truth, I would like to say “tashi delek” to all beings of the six realms of samsara. I’m Dhamchoe Nyima in exile, speaking to you as a reporter, a community worker and as the founder of the Voice of Truth. In desperation I had to open this broadcasting channel. The reason I’m coming forward and resort to using this platform, I would like to divide them into four points:
1ST POINT – I would like to point out the CTA, Sikyong and the political leaders, and how it is becoming rotten from the inside. [he’s referring to internal corruption, and how they destroyed Tibetan unity]
2ND POINT – Gaden Phodrang, the secretary of Gaden Phodrang and all the prominent position-holders. These Gaden Phodrang people act as if they care about Gaden Phodrang. They speak as if they care about Gaden Phodrang. But in reality they destroyed the little community that we have. I cannot bear to witness this. I myself witnessed this, and I need to get this off my chest otherwise I’m even having a hard time sleeping. [Gaden Phodrang refers to the pre-1959 government in Lhasa and current government in Dharamsala of the Dalai Lama. In referring to the Gaden Phodrang, Dhamchoe is essentially referring to the Dalai Lama himself because in Lhasa and now in Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama had singular and ultimate power to appoint the government and select who is a minister]
3RD POINT – I have always felt very strongly about the [Tibetan] community. I am a person who works for the benefit of the community. My family, with the exception of my mother, have mentally tortured me for 20 years. [this refers to his previous practice of Dorje Shugden]
4TH POINT – Today I’m just pointing out briefly these points but slowly I will elaborate on all of this. Whether it takes months or years, I will elaborate on all this without hesitation or fear. I will speak on this Voice of Truth channel.
I completely believe that the essential and influential people are the Tibetan people living inside Tibet. People say the essential and influential people [who can make an impact on the Tibetan cause] are the Tibetan people in exile; I would never agree to that.
I don’t think we fulfill the hopes of the people inside Tibet, that they have on the free Tibetan people living in exile. I personally don’t think we fulfill their hopes at all.
Instead, our actions dishearten the people inside Tibet. I myself personally have always respected the CTA and this green book, the freedom book (rangzen la deb). I always made the due payments. Until today, I followed the CTA but from today onwards, I cannot stay in this exiled community any more. I stop supporting the freedom book. Not only do I stop supporting it, I’m going to destroy it today. I’ll destroy it and I’ll tear it into pieces and then I’ll burn them. See, I’m tearing it now… [Dhamchoe repeats it a few times]
This book is useless and I’m getting rid of it. Today, I’m getting rid of this book.
Sara S
January 1, 2018
He is brave, knowing the what the CTA does to people that tell on them. I guess people have had enough.
He made very strong points… “I completely believe that the essential and influential people are the Tibetan people living inside Tibet. People say the essential and influential people [who can make an impact on the Tibetan cause] are the Tibetan people in exile; I would never agree to that.”
I guess if anything happens to him, well it is all out in the open and u know who is to blame if anything bad were to happen to him and you guessed it right — CTA.
Really it is high-time people spoke up and spoke against their despicable conduct, it is high-time honest Tibetans suffering under the fake democratic leadership CTA spoke up. They have got nothing more to lose anymore, they’ve lost everything and now their only hope, their leaders, betray them and sell them short. I hope to see more brave Tibetans stand up and do the right thing for themselves, for their land. If you guys want to help preserve your culture, your land and your resources, you better be in Tibet working with the right people, having dialogue and come to an agreement. What he said is very very true, Tibetans should listen carefully.
The money CTA pays you to discriminate others, like us Shugdenpas is just a short-term benefit because Trump does not have room for Tibet and don’t forget he is a racist too. But Trump has plenty to agree with China. Don’t forget he was a shrewd businessman before he became the President. 😱
L Lhundup
January 3, 2018
The CTA has not delivered anything.
Instead, what the brave Mr Dhamchoe Nyima states about the CTA and the Gaden Phodrang is all very true. Everyone can see.
Enough is enough.
Dondrup Shugden
January 4, 2018
Bravo Dhamchoe Nyima, to expose how the CTA is corrupt within every member of this CTA.
You are sincere and patriotic and you are admired as a good example for all Tibetans to be democratic and brave, unlike the cheating CTA leaders.
Rigzin Sanga Lhundrup
January 4, 2018
People like you and that swine called tsem are hurting the morale of many buddhist people. Stop your phony facebook propaganda we dont talk to Ngolops or puppets of demonic cults supported by a new wierd species of plastic buddhists who are so ready to give a hand in fighting for a stupid cause that will only lead to their doom. Tsem and all u ngolops seeking attention: everyone despises you and condemns your actions.. esp you tsem for your undercover illegitimate relations with southeast asian women and men when situation demands to get favours and $ for your bullshit to go on.
christine victor
January 4, 2018
How much longer CTA want to control their Tibetan in Exile by fooling them. More and more Tibetan knew what the CTA did to them to control them like slave, such as: creating Dorje Shugden’s ban to separate the Tibetan who opposed them.
Mr Dhamchoe Nyima is brave to do this openly against the CTA, despite the consequences he will be facing just to bring awareness to their own Tibetan about CTA. 👍
Amber Sonam
January 4, 2018
The CTA is really good at pushing people to the edge and at forcing people to take actions against them. The CTA is also very good at using and dumping people whom they perceived no longer useful. Who knows how many people experienced what Mr Dhamchoe Nyima had but it is surely necessary for him to expose the CTA to the public so that the CTA’s true colour will be revealed.
Sierra
January 5, 2018
The CTA must have exposed their actions so much to Dhamchoe Nyima that he finally sees the rot. I sympathise with him. It must be such a terrible disillusionment that drove him to disassociate himself from the CTA.
If the example of one of the comments in this page is to be read, then its fervor and blinkered attitude designed to create anger just goes to show that they will not stop at goading and spewing anger and hatred. What the CTA has done is created a “us versus them” syndrome. The many issues plaguing the Tibetans is more complex than that. Unfortunately, these angry anti-Shugden people can only resort to defamation and spewing hatred as they neither have the knowledge, wisdom nor the dharma to contemplate the issues.
If prayers cannot help, as the Dalai Lama said, then the Tibetans cannot blame their woes on a formless deity. It is their own lack of actions that is not helping their own cause. So, blaming a formless deity and creating schism, anger and hatred will not help. The CTA must take responsibility and accountability for their actions to resolve their issues with China, whatever the common direction is, be it rangzen or as the Dalai Lama advocated, umaylam. Don’t blame, have a “systematic approach” to foster harmony and humanistic values.
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Sundrup
January 5, 2018
59 years in exile is a period long enough for many Tibetans to come to a realization that the CTA will not be able to bring the Tibetans any form of autonomy or freedom with regards to their home land, culture and religion. The results of failure to achieve their goals are obvious with the complete silence from the China government. On top of that the USA has vowed to stop supporting the CTA financially.
It’s not a surprise to find more n more Tibetans like Mr Dhamchoe who will raise the mess and take upon himself to voice out the truth of the matter to his country men.
People like Rigzin Sangpa coming on to platforms like this informative website dorjeshugden.com hurling
abusive and unsubstantiated comments are typical ignorant and angersome people who have been brainwashed by the empty promises of the CTA. His comments help no one and certainly won’t bring freedom to Tibetans. 😅
Pema Drolma
January 6, 2018
Times are changing, don’t think you can cheat, bully, exploit, have double standards, be corrupted and lie to your people over and over again and not face your karma CTA.There are many like Mr Dhamchoe and I believe many more will come forward to express the injustice of the CTA.
It has been too long the CTA has been draining and sucking its people’s blood from all the lies they have told us. So many people have been paying them taxes but how do they treat their people? The control us to do whatever they want otherwise they make life sooo difficult for us, threatened us. They are actually worse than the Chinese communist. It is time for a change and for a new revelation. This New Year —- 2018 may we have a new change in leadership. I hope and pray for one that will guide us with love, truth and genuine care for all Tibetans regardless of race, tribe, gender or RELIGION!
Wangchuk
January 6, 2018
Tibet people very feed up with CTA. Many corrupt, many abuse power. Sangyal never care for Tibet people, he care for him self only. Why Dalai Lama never scold Sangyal their mistake?
I wish I day I can also do like Dhamchoe, burn the green book. Better change citizen to India. Very disappoint.😠😠
WH Cheng
January 7, 2018
I do not see any opposition parties existing in the parliament in exile at Dharamsala. Is there democracy in CTA? And what kind of democracy is CTA always talking about when it didn’t practice it?
Jigten
January 7, 2018
I really feel sorry for this faithful guy who did his anti-shugden job soo well in the last few years with great faith and sincerity but now he got frustrated. Perhaps he over-did it without knowing that one day the whole things could be turned differently. Whatever could be the reason for his extreme frustration the main thing at the receiving end is that he finally learned life’s lesson
Tsering Ngodup
January 8, 2018
After looking at several contradictory reports regarding the alleged Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche’s visit to China, one cannot help but wonder why Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche had to deny his four-day visit to China after such visit was confirmed by Dr. Lobsang Sangay and now by a former Indian intelligence officer. If Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche had the best intention to promote the Dalai Lama’s middle way, then why he needs to deny this visit? After all the Sino-Tibetan relationship has been stagnant since 2011, the fact that Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche was able to secure a meeting with Chinese government officials should have been a great success for him, instead of becoming another source of controversy.
Pema
January 8, 2018
This is what the Tibetan Government in Exile is about!!!??
What a fake club who is using the Tibetans for their selfish small ….
“Instead, our actions dishearten the people inside Tibet. I myself personally have always respected the CTA and this green book, the freedom book (rangzen la deb). I always made the due payments. Until today, I followed the CTA but from today onwards, I cannot stay in this exiled community any more. I stop supporting the freedom book. Not only do I stop supporting it, I’m going to destroy it today. I’ll destroy it and I’ll tear it into pieces and then I’ll burn them. See, I’m tearing it now…”
This is what Sangay and his acolytes have done! Nobody respects them as they have done so much damage to the Tibetan Cause!!
Everybody should be aware of the CTA’s behaviour!!
Thamchod Nyingma
January 9, 2018
China’s economic prowess is not to be underestimated. Leaders from various countries seek economic collaborations with China, who has been contributing to the world’s economic growth, especially in the past decade. The Indian Intelligence Bureau’s (IB) report highlighted the lack of opportunities in India for growth and advancement as the causes for Tibetan youth to willingly betray their host India and work as spies for China. Tibetan youth clearly have difficulties to survive in India as CTA failed to create sufficient jobs for the Tibetans in exile. This is a reality and we will see more and more trend like this and eventually Tibetans seeking improvement in their quality of life and intellectual advancement will leave India and ‘return’ to China.
Ngodup Tsering
January 9, 2018
Samdhong Rinpoche’s November visit to China is brought up again in this article because it may have implication to India’s politics. At the moment, it is not clear yet as to what transpired during Samdhong Rinpoche’s 4-day visit to China and how the development may impact the progress of Tibetan cause or India-China relations. The confusion and curiosity related to this visit were increased a notch recently after Samdhong Rinpoche denied that this visit even occurred. It is very likely that the public may speculate further about Samdhong Rinpoche’s real intention behind the visit and why he was hiding it, and the speculation could run wild and impose a new risk to the Tibetan cause and India China relations. Therefore, it is best for Samdhong Rinpoche to clarify this matter once and for all.
Doreen Park
January 11, 2018
Thank you Mr Dhamchoe Nyima for speaking up so courageously against the CTA and exposing them through revealing the system of the Green Book. The Green Book, issued by CTA to its loyal members in the Tibetan community, shows up clearly how fake is the democracy that the CTA professes to be practicing as a government. Also how insincere is their support of the “free Tibet” cause.
It is time other Tibetans in the exiled community speak up and support Mr Damchoe Nyima, who has stuck out his neck and is risking his life and ‘future’ for it. His burning his green book was a very very brave act indeed.
With CTA continuing its negative anti-Shugden campaign and allegation of Shugden practitioners as Chinese spies,and their not showing any real support for the Dalai Lama’s wish for autonomy for Tibet and recognition of Tibet as a part of China and his plan to visit China, it will be daunting for the Dalai Lama to go forward and begin any negotiations with the Chinese Government for the future of Tibetans, should the circumstances arise.
Dekyi Wangmo
January 13, 2018
Instead of creating employment opportunities, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has nurtured a culture where Tibetans expect handouts and foreign aids to get by. As a result, they created a new generation of Tibetan refugees who are volatile and vulnerable, and always depend on others to help them out of circumstances. Now, Tibetan refugees in India do not even hesitate to compromise the security of their host country, India, who has been so kind to them, in exchange for monetary gain.
kikyoenrique
January 13, 2018
I am so glad to know that Mr Dhamchoe Nyima finally put one’s foot down by the following actions:-
a)Burned Green book known as the freedom book (or “rangzen la deb” in Tibetan)
b)Creating video in Youtube ‘Voice of Truth’
Come to think about this. He is the best person to judge what is right and what is wrong. He has been ex Dorje Shugden practitioner and a spoke person in Administration for CTA in Dharamsala.
As a responsible citizen, he cannot bear to see CTA mislead Tibetan for their own benefit as over the years Tibet hasn’t been improved on anything. Why? CTA people are busy spending unnecessary money to create more propaganda between Tibetan. One of the very good example is to ban the Dorje Shugden practice by saying Dorje Shugden is a spirit. This is illogical. Why? There are evidences prove that Dorje Shugden is a Dharma Protector and an Enlightened Being such as:–
a)The Previous Existences of Dorje Shugden:-
-Magadha Sangmo: The Buddha’s Patron
-Mahasiddha Virupa: Master of Enchantment
-Thonmi Sambhota: Father of the Tibetan Script
-King Trisong Detsen: Great Dharmaraja
-Mahasiddha Naropa: The Indomitable Disciple
-Ra Lotsawa: The Great Yamantaka Yogin
-Lotsawa Loden Sherab: The Prolific Translator
-Shakya Shri Bhadra: The Great Kashmiri Scholar
-Sakya Pandita: Accomplished Sakya Master
-Buton Rinchen Drub: Kangyur and Tangyur Collector
-Dulzin Drakpa Gyeltsen: Builder of Gaden
-Panchen Sonam Drakpa: The Unexcelled Scholar
-Sonam Yeshe Wangpo and Ngawang Sonam Geleg: Great Masters of Fate
-Tulku Drakpa Gyaltsen: The Great Martyr
b) Practiced by highly respected Lamas which is the junior tutors of 14th Dalai Lama:-
-HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche
-H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Sherabz
January 14, 2018
Everyone has the equal right without any discrimination under the protection of the law, freedom of movement, choose their own beliefs and many other fundamental human rights but sad to see that this is not applied and followed by CTA.
The time is come to stop all the sufferings caused by CTA!!!
It is great to see Mr Dhamchoe Nyima stood out and tell the truth that CTA has neglected to furnish the necessary protection and interests to its people over the years. The impact of his words become the voice of courage for others to tell the truth to the world.
👍👍👍
Bambi
January 16, 2018
HAHAHAHA… FREEDOM BOOK…
You must be kidding.The CTA are hypocrites! There is no such thing called ‘democracy’ for the exiles.All the CTA do is take take take take.They lie to the Tibetans for their own corrupted use.This Dhamchoe is very smart to talk about it.More Tibetans should speak and talk about their corrupted no use CTA.Only know how to discriminate lie and con people.
Belinda Mae
January 16, 2018
The Tibetans in exile need more people like Mr Dhamchoe Nyima to stand up for their own rights. The CTA always get funds from other countries supposedly to help their people but end up in CTA’s own pockets. The poor citizens were hoping for growth to better their lives but instead they have been in the same state for so long until now they are so fed up with their own government. As far as I can see the CTA will not last very long because recently there have been many problems arising onto them. KARMA RETURNS!!!!!
Samayakeeper
January 16, 2018
It is good for Dhamchoe Nyima to finally lift the wool that was pulled over his eyes by the CTA and he now sees clearly what the Sikyong and the CTA are in reality – wolves in sheep clothing. This should pave the way for more Tibetans who have been lied to by CTA of how sponsored funds are being misused, and that Dorje Shugden is not a demon. And those who have been supporting the CTA in their bid for independence (Rangzen) should now realise that they are being used as pawns by the CTA to rally against the Dalai Lama’s wish for autonomy, the middle way approach (Umaylam).
Tenzin K
January 16, 2018
This is another prove of the failure of CTA. At this crucial juncture where Dalai Lama wanted so much to return to Tibet instead of uniting their people now we see a Tibetan burning up the green book (which symbolize their patriotism). Why would someone give up their hope to their government unless their government no longer working to benefit their people but just being greed for themselves.
Pema
January 16, 2018
More and more people speak up on CTA. CTA corruption cannot be hide anymore and the world is watching now! How CTA want to get support anymore? Who will believe them?
Geraldine Sarie
January 16, 2018
It is rejoicing, more Tibetans are getting brave to voice out their thoughts and unpleasant ruling of CTA. It seems getting more evidence of CTA faulty management here. I’m wonder why such devoted and loyal follower of CTA would speak up against the so-called government. Could there be no fair share fund or “spoils” from the government that causes the dissatisfaction and anger?? 🤔
Brian little
January 16, 2018
More and more people coming out to speak against CTA. Makes people think deeper into the real situations. This solidifies all the allegations made by different people against CTA. Brave as he is to expose them, this goes to show what CTA is all about. It is not the problem of Dorje Shugden after all that is creating the disharmony of Tibetans. It is CTA’s fault!
Tianni
January 16, 2018
A government without their people to speak up it is not healthy because people will always misused the power they hold and doing something more to their own benefit. Tibetan in exile will end with current situation is because lack of people dare to speak up. i wish the suffering of the Tibetan in exile can end as soon as possible and hope more peoples to speak up.
Wangel
January 16, 2018
lt take more then 60 year for tibetan finally speaking up their exile government how currupted and putting all the tibetan refugee to solisic money from foreign country. Tibetan must be taken a lot of abuse and supredd from CTA.With Namchoe Nyima politician step up and point up what CTA ready are. CTA will lost more support even faster. Tibetan refugee reserve government how ready take care for their well fair and live with hormony within their community.
Richard TamLak
January 17, 2018
First of all, this Dhamchoe Nyima will get discriminated, segregated, and get boycott by CTA, then follow by the Tibetan community. Why? Because it is what CTA likes to do. Anyone speaks against them, will be segregated and discriminated, just like the Shugden practitioners and Lukar Jem. CTA doesn’t accept any critics, then they will force their people, the Tibetan community to follow their way.
But still, two thumbs, and even many many thumbs up for Dhamchoe Nyima. Coz, no Tibetan dare to speak up, especially it’s against their government CTA. We need more and more people like Dhamchoe Nyima to speak up for the Tibetan. CTA, you see? Now even your own people started to feel tired of all your lies! DOWN CTA! Pack your clothes and GO BACK to your TIBET!
Torture
January 17, 2018
This is such a torture to see what the CTA does to the Tibetans! Not only have the Tibetans lost their country for so long already, being in exile and not knowing where to go after the kind 99 years in India, the Tibetan Government in exile has only created problems for the Tibetans.
Instead of giving them the means to live their life independently and making a living, they kept them small as refugees for 60 years already.
Instead of making a good connection with the Chinese Government, they only insulted them although the conditions have drastically improved since the Chinese took over in Tibet.
Instead of helping their Tibetans, they have supported the self-immolations and burned candles instead of stopping these unnecessary and unhelpful actions!
Instead of focussing to bringing peace to the Tibetans in Tibet and in the Tibetan communities all over the world, they have incited hate against Dorje Shugden practitioners and insulted everyone who had any connection to China!
What is the CTA up to? Why are they fighting the Dorje Shugden people for so long instead of doing their work and improving the life of the Tibetans??
Everyone should be aware of this CTA!! Shame on you!!
Jing Jing
January 17, 2018
I admired Dhamchoe ah.. he has the courage to speak up. He went through what all Tibetan went through for the last 60 years and came to realised that they are all being used. Tibetan loyalty to their country are being used by their own leaders. So sad. I’m sure Dhamchoe made many Tibetans realised that it’s time to stop supporting the CTA and be on their own. They got to work on their own future for their children. To return or not to china it’s their choice but i truly believe by detaching themselves from CTA is the first step to a brighter future.
Yodon chela
January 18, 2018
China has been liberal towards Buddhist practitioners including those who are practicing Shugden deity. In fact, there are 250 million Buddhists in China currently, almost three times more than communist party members. On the contrary, the Tibetan leadership in exile continues to discriminate against Shugden practitioners and politicizes the Shugden controversy to their benefit instead of promoting harmony among Buddhist practitioners. How ironic that the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) continuously criticizes China for their human rights issue, and yet the CTA fails to respect even the most basic human rights of other people, freedom of religion.
Tenzin Tsomo
January 22, 2018
Lobsang Sangay’s dismissal of Penpa Tsering with various accusations backfired, contrary to Lobsang Sangay’s expectation. Now, Tibetans are protesting and expressing their loss of trust in his leadership. Lobsang Sangay has to clarify a lot of things to the public, including the USD1.5 million loan with Tibet Fund. Tibetans are now beginning to see Lobsang Sangay’s true colours and are speaking up against him now.
Pema Wangchuk
January 24, 2018
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is again, expressing his wish to visit China. This is not the first time His Holiness mentioned about visiting or returning to China. In fact, His Holiness made a strong statement in November 2017 that he “would return to Tibet at once, if China agrees”. Could this be another sign from the Tibetan leadership that rapprochement with China is happening soon?
Pasang Tashi
January 29, 2018
Dorje Shugden practitioners have been victims of unfounded blame for more than half a decade, with news reports initiated by the Tibetan leadership, alerting the public that Shugden fundamentalist groups posed huge security threat to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as they were covertly backed up by China. The reality is that terrorists are out to harm His Holiness, with two bombs found amid His Holiness’ tight security, thanks to the intensive combing operation by Indian police. The Central Tibetan Administration should stop spreading lies that Shugden practitioners or more absurdly, Shugden practice imperil the life of the Dalai Lama, and pay more attention to real threats such as this.
Tenzin Choejor
January 30, 2018
In a letter by the Dalai Lama’s translator, Thupten Jinpa, he had said that The Dalai Lama Trust was “slowly getting caught in unnecessary distractions”. Here is an excerpt from the letter:
“For someone who have [sic] had the honor and good fortune to serve His Holiness for over three decades, it had been painful to see how His Holiness’ name and legacy was slowly getting caught in unnecessary distractions (Albany-based NXIVM) and discordant messages (of rich and celebrity orientation). Especially, for the Trust, which is effectively His Holiness’ principal charitable foundation for the outside world, the last two years’ record has been, to put it mildly, quite embarrassing. The Trust has alienated most of its inter-organizational relationships, almost destroyed its infrastructure of the Tibetan graduate scholarship program with a majority of the independent reviewers resigning, and failed to support those international organizations that were actively inspired by His Holiness’ vision for the world and were undertaking high profile initiatives furthering His Holiness’ vision. Most sadly, the Trust has unfortunately acquired a reputation of being authoritarian, confrontational, petty, and uncaring, characteristics so far removed from His Holiness’ personal ethics. In particular, for those organizations and individuals who had been the recipients of grants from the Trust, frankly, the behavior of the Trust can be best characterized as that of bullying. If ever, some of the email communications from the Trust during this period were to come to light within the public domain, it would be a source of embarrassment for everyone connected with the Trust.”
The Dalai Lama’s office had also called for investigations and the eventual of any wrong doings by the organisation.
http://www.tibetanjournal.com/index.php/2018/01/30/daily-mails-article-dalai-lama-one-short-attempt-sensationalism/
Eli Buchen
February 4, 2018
Technology seems to be the new factor that is tipping the balance for the people who have much less of a voice. I rejoice that Tibetan can start thinking for themselves and take action not to be bullied by others.
Tenzin Dharpo
February 12, 2018
The Indian police has issued a circular for Tibetan refugees who are Indian voters or Indian citizens to surrender their Tibetan refugees registration certificates (RCs). Dawa Rinchen, Tibetan settlement officer at McLeodganj, said that the matter was to be dealt by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
There are around 1,400 Tibetan voters registered in Kangra district, many of them have exercised their voting rights in the state assembly elections without surrendering their RCs.
The Tibetan and Indian authorities are in a fix over this issue as the Tibetan authorities say that they don’t have any data of such Tibetans while the Indian authorities have passed the responsibility to Tibetan authorities stating that they had not asked anyone to apply for Indian citizenship or voting cards.
The CTA has already asked the Tibetans that they cannot take the benefits of being a refugee if they are holding Indian citizenship. There are also guidelines that such Tibetans have to leave the settlements. However, it remains to be seen if such rules will affect the CTA officials, such as Dhardon Sharling, Dolma Gyari, and Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar who hold Indian passports.
Tashi Dolma
February 13, 2018
Tibet Autonomous Region Public Security Department issued a report on organized crime, that contains information about activities that violate the existing law and regulations. The CPC Central Committee and State Council will act to control these criminal activities to ensure social harmony and stability, and that the people live and work in peace and happiness. CPC called the ‘Middle Way’ as a narrow nationalistic idea and is trying to control any activities related to supporting the Dalai Lama.
Devano
February 25, 2018
An article published in 1997 in the Spanish magazine “Mas Alla” stated that Ling Rinpoche practiced Dorje Shugden. The magazine covers spiritual and metaphysical issues around the world, and doesn’t have anything to do with Tibetan Buddhism. So in that way, it has no reason to be biased in and to write articles in support of or against Dorje Shugden.
The magazine was also issued in 1997, before the height of the ban, at a time when no one was compelled to hide the truth. So we can be sure that the reporting on this matter is therefore neutral and unedited and objective.
It’s a fact that both the tutors of the 14th Dalai Lama (Kyabje Ling Rinpoche and Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche) practiced Dorje Shugden, which was confirmed by the research conducted by the reporter JC Deus from Mas Alla. Deus clearly interviewed the right people and since the truth will always prevail, it is not surprising that an independent researcher like him with no links to Tibetan Buddhism so easily discovered and reported that Ling Rinpoche does Dorje Shugden practice. Remember that Deus was just doing his duty as a reporter, and reporting it as a neutral historical fact, not with any agenda in mind.
This is clear proof and it contradicts the false information the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) propagates that Ling Rinpoche does not practise Dorje Shugden. Lies like these will always be found out and exposed. This has been proven with the CTA who continue to make a fool out of themselves, losing trust among the Tibetans and supporters around the world.
This is PART 1, the first part of my 4-part comment. It shows the first three pages (pg 28-29) and the cover of the Mas Alla magazine, which published this report about Dorje Shugden.
Devano
February 25, 2018
This is PART 2, the second part of my 4-part comment. It shows the next three pages (pg 30-32) of the Mas Alla magazine, which published this report about Dorje Shugden.
Devano
February 25, 2018
This is PART 3, the third part of my 4-part comment. It shows the next three pages (pg 33-35) of the Mas Alla magazine, which published this report about Dorje Shugden. Please take SPECIAL NOTE to see page 33. The part where it mentions Ling Rinpoche practices Dorje Shugden has been highlighted for your reference.
Devano
February 25, 2018
This is PART 4, the final part of my 4-part comment. It shows the last two pages (pg 36-37) of the Mas Alla magazine, which published this report about Dorje Shugden.
Golog Jigme
February 27, 2018
Mr. Mila Rangzen says the head of the Tibetan exiled govt is a sexual predator
Since 2011, Lobsang Sangay’s tenure as the President of the Central Tibetan Administration has been mired with various scandals and failures, such as the election scandal and the US$1.5 million loan scandal. The 17% unemployment rate among the Tibetans in exile has also forced some Tibetans to become spies, betraying their host country India. Now, in more shocking news from Mila Rangzen, who has been proven to have access to a lot of insider news, Lobsang Sangay has been revealed to be a sexual predator who does not hesitate to risk the Dalai Lama’s reputation to satisfy his lust. More women and people are speaking up about this. This is really breaking news. These women deserve a platform to express the pain and humiliation and be open to heal.
Mila Rangzen has, on numerous occasions, shared extremely accurate and reliable news for the benefit of the Tibetan community. He has never failed us with the accuracy of the news and they have all proven to be true. Mila seems to not be afraid to tell the truth.
All the victims of the sexual predator Lobsang Sangay should not keep quiet anymore and must expose him once and for all. He should be punished for his actions and asked to step down from his position now! The victims should be empowered by this and speak up and point the finger at Lobsang Sangay if this is true. Do not stay in the dark and hide your shame because Lobsang Sangay is destroying the reputation of the Dalai Lama.
Rangzen
February 27, 2018
Peter
February 27, 2018
Tibetan govt in exile is corrupt, liars, segregationalists, greedy, bigots and this is what they do when Dalai Lama is alive. After Dalai Lama is no more, the whole Tibetan govt in exile will just collapse overnight.
They lost their country in 1959 because they are too corrupt to keep it. For the last 60 years they cannot get their country back. Tibetan govt is a failure whether in Tibet or in exile.
Tsering
March 3, 2018
Comic drawn by Tendor, a prominent Free Tibet activist.
Sar Lang
March 5, 2018
Lhatse Lobsang, the President of Utsang Yargay Tsokpa, warns the elected leaders including the Sikyong Lobsang Sangye/Tibetan leaders and members of the parliament of his self-immolation in protest if they don’t resolve the termination issue in the coming March parliamentary sessions. Tibetans in India are so unhappy with their Tibetan government in exile in North India, they wish to self-immolate in protest. This would spell big disaster for the corrupt Tibetan government in exile in India.
Gangchenpa
March 9, 2018
The Nepalese officials have again turned down permission for Tibetan refugees to commemorate the Tibetan uprising day in order to protect its alliance with the Chinese Communist Party, which has proven to be more beneficial to Nepal as compared to supporting the Tibetan refugees.
The Nepal Chief District Officer issued a written notice in 2005 to the Representative of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Refugees Welfare Office (TRWO) in Kathmandu to suspend both offices, ending a 45 years partnership to care for some 2,500 Tibetan refugees who would transit in Nepal from Tibet. This move was a lesson to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) for not addressing the tensions between the Tibetans and Nepalese, as well as not contributing back to Nepal for as long as they have been there. The fact that the Tibetan refugees continue to protest on March 10 is a perfect example in which they will jeopardise the relationship between Nepal and China, who is now the top assistance providers to Nepal. The Tibetan refugees are forever taking, and never reciprocating the favour has proven to be an ineffective way of dealing with the Nepalese as they feel they are taken for granted always.