The Fifth Dalai Lama and Shunzhi Emperor of China
The Fifth Dalai Lama established warm relations with the Shunzhi Emperor of China, the second Manchu emperor of the Qing Dynasty, during a state visit to Beijing in 1652 after several earlier invitations (see pic). He set out accompanied by 3,000 men and stayed at the Yellow Palace which had been specially constructed by the…
China Premier (Prime Minister) Wen Jiabao meets 11th Panchen Lama
BEIJING – Premier Wen Jiabao met on Friday with the 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu, in Beijing in Zhongnanhai, the compound containing the offices of both the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council. During the meeting, Wen, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the…
Shamar Rinpoche says that Dorje Shugden practitioners’ protests are effective
As the American playwright and social activist, Howard Zinn once said, “”Protest…is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.” In fact in many instances, public protest is the only way to hold a bad government accountable for their wrongdoings. Zinn’s words are resonant of an important advice by Martin Luther King…
What’s the similarity between Sharmapa and Shugden’s dilemma?
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and CTA (formerly known as Tibetan Government-in-exile in Dharamsala) did not support the integrity and choice of the chosen Karmapa recognized by His Eminence Sharmapa Rinpoche. The Karma Kagyu leaders for centuries have the full right to choose and recognize the immaculate line of Karmapa incarnations according to their traditions…
The 17th Karmapa against the ban of Dorje Shugden
In an article in isikkim.com, the 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje implies that he is against the ban of Dorje Shugden, so is his mentor Sharmapa Rinpoche, see the highlighted parts in red below: Dalai Lama overstepped his authority in Rumtek controversy: Karmapa Thaye Dorje Source: http://isikkim.com/2012-02-dalai-lama-overstepped-his-authority-in-rumtek-controversy-karmapa-thaye-dorje-05-03/ (Admin: the latest check found that this article…
Dorje Shugden practitioners excluded in Sarnath
Courtesy of Lineageholder from the forum: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?topic=1676.0 As you can see, Shugden practitioners are excluded from the Gelugpa monastery in Sarnarth, the place where Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma for the whole world. It’s shockingly open discrimination in a holy place. Dharma is for everyone, but not according to the Gelugpa monastery there….
Lama Tsongkhapa’s Holy Items
These are holy items still kept in Tibet today: Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy tooth relic Lama Tsongkhapa’s Mala, bell and hat Lama Tsongkhapa’s bowl Kedrup Je’s Yamantaka Statue
Drepung Shugden Dramas
Drepung has not been quiet during the whole Shugden fiasco. Please check the old posts. But for now, I include a few: The current abbot of Drepung Loseling is Drayab Thobthen Rinpoche is a powerful Shugden practitioner of many lives. He has gone underground with his practice. Another young Tulku named Gongkar Rinpoche in his…
Daknak Rinpoche celebrates Lama Tsongkhapa Day in Taiwan
His Eminence Daknak Rinpoche is Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche’s brother, Daknak Rinpoche has a center in Taiwan called The Chinese Gandenpa Buddhist Center. These are some pictures of their celebration of Lama Tsonghkapa Day in December 2011. For more information about H.E. Daknak Rinpoche: The Opening of a New Dorje Shugden Monastery Kyabje 13th Daknak…
Is Dorje Shugden a Demon or a Buddha?
There are many who argue about the state of Dorje Shugden. Traditionalists, consisting of high lamas who received the practice from their masters consider Dorje Shugden an enlightened being, a Buddha on the basis that some of the most eminent Buddhist teachers of the century practice them, and also on the past reincarnations of Dorje…
Trijang Rinpoche’s statue, stupa and oil painting in Trijang Ladrang
Trijang Rinpoche’s statue, stupa and oil painting in Trijang Ladrang, Gaden Monastery, India
Wrathful Dorje Shugden Fire Puja in Shar Gaden
These monks are doing Wrathful Dorje Shugden Fire Puja in Shar Gaden. This puja is very rare and is done once a year officially by Shar Gaden or as requested. It is done to achieve something that is riddled with obstacles.
Refutation of Stephen Schettini
Refutation of Stephen Schettini by Beggar, the parts in black was written by Stephen Schettini, and refuted by Beggar in RED. What saddens me is that so many strong minds are preoccupied with defending or attacking an invisible spirit rather than honing the skeptical empiricism to which the Buddha dedicated his life. The Dorje Shugden…
Love Shugden, Love all Lamas, Heal the world
I have been edging to write this for the longest time to share this view of what has been both draining my well-being as well as empowering my spiritual self to clear the frustration and negative emotions arising from this unfortunate spiritual suppression. Loving Shugden At the early time, entering into the teaching of the…
History & Lineage of Dharmapala Dorje Shugden by Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Please listen to the beautiful talk given by H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche to students regarding the lineage of Dorje Shugden. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s student Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen of Los Angeles translates. Great beings such as Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen practiced Shugden their whole lives. Masters of their calibre who are scholars, debate masters,…
Lama Zopa Received Dorje Shugden Initiation from Trijang Rinpoche
Source 1: http://www.fpmt.org/images/stories/organization/announcements/shugden/ILTKtalk-Thirdedit.pdf Source 2: http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=article&id=335&chid=1398 I myself took the initiation of Shugden from His Holiness Trijang Rinpoche. There were four of us. Lama Yeshe, Claudio Cipullo, Piero Cerri and myself. However, this initiation can be given to only three people at a time; there cannot be four… - Lama Zopa Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this talk to…
At the Opening of Serpom Monastery
Shugden Strikes Back! Welcome to Serpom Monastery! There are some moments in history that the world looks back on with a sense of awe, and Serpom Monastery’s grand opening is set to become one of them. This auspicious occasion was more than any other monastery opening. It was an inspirational reminder that despite the dark…
Panchen Lama holds religious fairs in Sichuan Province (2005)
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu presides over a religious activity in Kangding County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province June 17, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama also presides over a religious activity in Litang County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province June 19, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama made a visit to Sichuan June 12-28,…
Don’t throw away your Ghostbuster’s number just yet
Don’t throw away your Ghostbuster’s number just yet, now you need them more than you think. “After thorough study and research, I realised that it is harmful to follow the Shugden deity, so I stopped worshipping,” said the Dalai Lama to the gathering of around 200,000 disciples from 63 countries in Bodh Gaya in early…
INFORMATION: Urgyen Trinley Dorje
This article about the Karmapa Urgyen Trinley Dorje is featured on our website purely as background information to this article, which compares the Karmapa controversy with that of the Dorje Shugden issue. DorjeShugden.com does not wish to comment on which is the “correct” Karmapa, understanding that this is an internal affair of the Karma Kagyu…
INFORMATION: 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
This article about the Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje is featured on our website purely as background information to this article, which compares the Karmapa controversy with that of the Dorje Shugden issue. DorjeShugden.com does not wish to comment on which is the “correct” Karmapa, understanding that this is an internal affair of the Karma Kagyu…
Dalai Lama never opposed my recognition of Karmapa: Shamar Rinpoche
South Asia Buddhist Association (SABA) recently commemorated the 900 years of the Karma Kagyu Lineage at the holy monastery of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in Qutub Institutional Area. This year marks the 900th year since the birth of the first Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa (1110-1193), who founded the lineage of Kagyu in 1139 C.E. iSikkim.com team…
Trouble in the Pure Lands: The Karmapa Controversy
The article below provides a background to the controversy of the 17th Karmapa’s recognition, with some examination into the role being played by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s Office. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.american-buddha.com/trouble.pure.htm) (Editor’s Note: This link appears to have been removed from the…
Struggle for Tibet’s Soul
The article below, as covered by Asia Week magazine, examines the Karmapa controversy, the reasons behind the controversy and the consequences on the Tibetan community from recognising two incarnations. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/magazine/2000/1020/is.tibet.html)
Situ Rinpoche Returns to India
After being barred from entering India, the ban on Tai Situpa Rinpoche was lifted in 1998. He returned to India on 25 August 1998. This article records the occasion, as well as providing a transcript of Tai Situpa’s speech. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.quietmountain.org/links/situ_rinpoche/situ_return.htm)
Top Lama “Banned” from India
The Tibet Information Network reports on the Tai Situpa’s banning from India for alleged anti-Indian activities. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.karmapa.org.nz/news/9/67/Top-Lama-Banned-from-India/)
Reflections on Tai Situ’s India Entry Ban
Glenn H. Mullin comments on the ban that the Indian government imposed on Tai Situpa’s travel and entry into India. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.karmapa.org.nz/news/7/64/Reflections-on-Tai-Situ-s-India-Entry-Ban/)
Letter to H.H. the Dalai Lama from the followers of Karmapa Thaye Dorje
When the 16th Karmapa entered clear light, no one could have suspected how controversial the recognition of the 17th incarnation would become. Yet even as late as April 2011, the issue of who is the real Karmapa has split the Karma Kagyus in two. Here, the supporters of one Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, write to show…
Dorje Shugden at Zululand
Green Tara empowerment in Eshowe. 250 people attending, young and old, with Liberation from Sorrow Prayers translated into isiZulu, so beautifully sung. Our Temple in Zululand has been built by the local people, a ruined garage, transformed into a holy place. People enjoy Geshe-la’s Kadam Dharma presentation and blessings, and receive so much benefit from…
Lama Zopa Worships Trijang Rinpoche’s Stupa
Video of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Phari Rinpoche and Khadro la doing puja in front of Trijang Rinpoche’s stupa in Dharamsala, India His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche is the irrefutable guru of the majority of great Gelug Contemporary masters. Many of the teachings His Holiness the Dalai Lama passes on now is from Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche….
The Dalai Lama speaks about Dorje Shugden (again) at Kalachakra in Bodhgaya
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s talk on Dorje Shugden during the 32th Kalachakra teaching in Bodhgaya, 5 Jan 2012 Extracted from: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?topic=1571. Thank you HH Dalai Lama – for saying that it’s up to us whether we practise or not. From the article below, I’d just like to draw attention to a few points…
China Uses 60th TAR Anniversary to Undermine Dalai Lama
In this article about the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), Dorje Shugden is mentioned in connection with Kensur Lungrik Namgyal, the 101st Gaden Tripa who joined Shar Gaden after completing his tenure as the Gaden Tripa (head of the Gelug lineage). Click on the pictures below to expand the article for closer…
Letter to H.H. the Dalai Lama by Shamar Rinpoche
Date: 20 June 2000 Your Holiness, The controversy of the two Karmapas has caused considerable dissension within Tibetan Buddhism, not to mention confusion in the outside world. In this letter, I humbly explain the reason for my position in the matter and respectfully propose a convenient way to solve the problem that should be satisfactory…
Letter from Shamar Rinpoche to Samdhong Rinpoche, the Prime Minister of the Dalai Lama
On 26 January 2011, news broke that the Karmapa Urgyen Trinley’s attendants had been stopped and found to have an unusually large amount of cash in their car. Suspicions quickly fell on the Shamarpa, who is the supporter of the other Karmapa Thaye Dorje. Disappointed by the turn of events, the Shamarpa felt it necessary…
Grand Opening of Serpom Monastery, 18 December 2011
December 18th, 2011 was a historical day as it was the long awaited, much anticipated official opening of Serpom Monastery. Serpom is located in South India, a five-hour pleasant drive from Bangalore. Built by the kind donations of sponsors and devotees, it has taken a few years to construct and now houses over 800 monks….
The Shamarpa’s statement
In accordance with the wishes of the many people concerned about the numerous claims that my stance on the two Karmapas has been contradictory over the years, I would like to take this opportunity now to openly explain the errors in these allegations and clear any doubt in regards to any position I have taken…
Dorje Shugden on Tibet.net: Contents
Comments regarding Dorje Shugden, as extracted from the Central Tibetan Administration’s website His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Advice Concerning Dolgyal (Shugden) Speech to an Audience Dominated by Tibetans from Tibet on 27 March 2006 During the Spring Teachings Speech by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to the Second Gelug Conference (Dharamsala, 6 December 2000)…
Dorje Shugden on DalaiLama.com: Contents
Comments regarding Dorje Shugden, as extracted from His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s website Messages from His Holiness the Dalai Lama Messages from His Holiness the Dalai Lama regarding Dorje Shugden His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Advice Concerning Dolgyal (Shugden) Speech by His Holiness – 27 March 2006 Concerning Dolgyal with Reference to the Views of…
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