MP Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar embarrasses Dalai Lama, attacks his student
The opinion piece below was sent to dorjeshugden.com for publication. We accept submissions from the public, please send in your articles to [email protected]. By: Solaray Kusco In the latest shocking incident to take place in Dharamsala, the member of parliament (MP) Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar has been filmed violently attacking an American-Chinese tourist, a…
Panchen Lama Speaks So Well
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…
20 Years of Suffering: Lift the Shugden Ban
This short video sums up 20 years worth of information about the unethical Shugden ban and the discrimination, fear and coercion faced by Shugden Buddhists on a daily basis, especially those who are brave enough to stand up, speak and fight for their Religious Freedom…
Lama Yeshe’s Cremation
By: René Muller In 1984, at the age of 49, Lama Yeshe passed into clear light. His Holiness Kyabje Zong Rinpoche (1905-1984 CE) was the lama who performed his last rites and cremation. Zong Rinpoche was no ordinary lama but a highly realized Gelugpa lama and a disciple of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche, the…
An Exclusive Interview with Geshe Sopa
Very rarely can one find a monk who is so humble and yet has quietly accomplished such virtuous works from building monasteries to serving the highest of lamas. Thus, it was a great privilege for DorjeShugden.com to speak with Geshe Zopa to get his views about the Dorje Shugden conflict…
An Exclusive Interview with Adar Tsering
Few names have become more synonymous with the struggle for the Tibetan people to regain their rights to practice their beliefs than Adar Tsering, a familiar Tibetan face at the protests organized by the International Shugden Community. DorjeShugden.com recently had the pleasure of speaking with Adar Tsering to get his views…
An Exclusive Interview with Claudio Cipullo
With over four decades of exposure to high lamas and key events in Tibetan Buddhism, Claudio’s experience provides important insights into the Dorje Shugden ban. It is interesting and noteworthy that with the onset of the Dorje Shugden ban, a practitioner of Claudio Cipullo’s caliber chose to continue with his Dorje Shugden practice…
Dalai Lama The Peacemaker?
The Dalai Lama is the winner of many global awards, in recognition of his works to promote peace and harmony in the world. However, how real is the image of the peace-loving spiritual leader of Tibet?
An Exclusive Interview with Kelsang Ananda
Recently, DorjeShugden.com had the opportunity to speak with Ven. Kelsang Ananda about the Dorje Shugden ban. This is an insightful interview with a sincere Dharma practitioner and a teacher of the Buddhadharma who tells us why the protests go way beyond just the interests of Western Buddhists protecting their rights – they are also an act of compassion for those who have no voice against their oppressors…
Man Evicted from Samdhong Rinpoche’s Talk
On the 16th of April 2015, Samdhong Rinpoche gave a talk on Mind Training and Compassion Applied to Everyday Life and that was followed by a discussion with Rev. Dr. James A. Kowalski at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Samdhong Rinpoche was the first ‘elected’ Kalon Tripa or Prime…
An Exclusive Interview with Kelsang Rabten
DorjeShugden.com had the opportunity to chat with the International Shugden Community’s (ISC) spokesperson, Kelsang Rabten. In this exclusive 3-part interview, Kelsang Rabten shares his thoughts on the progress the ISC has made in their efforts to bring down the ban on Dorje Shugden’s practice…
La Storia Illustrata di Dorje Shugden (Dorje Shugden – An Illustrated Story in Italian)
Adesso chiunque potrà viaggiare indietro nel tempo per capire come unincomparabile Lama sia nato allo scopo di diventare un Protettore straordinario…
Sera Mey’s Actions Confirms Shugden Lies
The once-great monastic university Sera Mey betrayed its core principle of upholding the truth, and began to expel its own monks whom it could not coerce into being disloyal to their gurus and Dharma protector. Whatever values its founder bestowed onto this great university was expensed to secure a convenient but immoral place on the politically correct side of the Dalai Lama…
Oracles: Enlightened or Not?
This video highlights nuances in Tibetan Buddhist culture and ritual to make a distinction between worldly and awakened beings, through the tradition of oracles in Tibetan culture…
Don’t Enroll Your Children in Shugden Monasteries
In the video, one will witness firsthand the Dalai Lama firmly discouraging parents from sending their children to Dorje Shugden monasteries. The Dalai Lama clearly states that Dorje Shugden practitioners are against the Dalai Lama (although it is in fact the Dalai Lama who created this standoff against Shugden practitioners) and implies that Dorje Shugden monks use fraud and deceit to recruit new monks…
200,000 gather for a milestone event!!
31 July 2014 marks a day of rejoicing as the world celebrates the return of the great Dharma master, H.E. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, and his enthronement in Gonsa Monastery, Tibet. Over 200,000 (more than the population of Tibetans in Exile) were in attendance…
The Dark Side of the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama preaches love, compassion and tolerance to the rest of the world but his tone is infinitely darker when speaking to Tibetan audiences about the Dorje Shugden ban…
Now you see him, now you don’t
As an enlightened being, Dorje Shugden has no problems juggling all of our requests, hazardous or otherwise! And by the way, we know this is not usually how a fire puja / offering is made to Dorje Shugden but we thought we would get a little creative! Have a connection with him and Dorje…
Parkour for protection
In his compassion, Dorje Shugden moves at the speed of thought when you call for his help…so can this traceur keep up? Only one way to find out! As an enlightened Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden often shows many signs of his presence. Now, it’s time for something a little different…a sign (though not from…
Dorje Shugden blesses animals too
When you have Dorje Shugden on your side, why shouldn’t you dance with joy? Take a little lesson from these kids, and rejoice in the blessings and protection of our uncommon Protector. As an enlightened being, Dorje Shugden’s blessings are not just limited to humans, but extend to all sentient beings including animals. This…
Must Watch Advice from HH Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang on Dorje Shugden (full version)
Dear readers, This initiation of Dorje Shugden was conferred in Los Angeles in the 1980s onto Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen’s own students in Thubten Dhargye Ling. Prior to Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving the advice, Geshe-la formally requested Kyabje Zong Rinpoche to give an initiation of Dorje Shugden. Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen was a very strong and devoted…
Xu Jing speaks for Dorje Shugden
Xu Jing has been a Buddhist practitioner for many years. On her path to Enlightenment, Xu Jing has received the blessings of and protection from Dorje Shugden. Because of this, she has been able to practise Dharma free from worries, and she is diligent in her practice. Financially, she is stable and feels calm and…
Dancing for Dorje Shugden
Indians are famous for their openness towards deities from other religions, believing that holiness and sacredness does not manifest as just the gods and goddesses they are familiar with. So it is no surprise that in a little village in India, these women dance joyously for Dorje Shugden… Dance is often described as an…
Ratna Shugden’s (Gyenze) iconography
One of the four cardinal emanations, Gyenze is the embodiment of Dorje Shugden’s increase energy. His form is particularly efficacious for increasing life, merit and prosperity. Like all Buddhist deities, every part of Gyenze’s holy form carries a profound meaning and is a teaching to guide us to Enlightenment… FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/introduction/mandala/dorje-shugdens-five-families/ TO…
Dulzin Dorje Shugden’s iconography
Like all Buddhist deities, every part of Dorje Shugden’s holy form carries a profound meaning and is a teaching to guide us to Enlightenment. In this case, each part of Dorje Shugden body represents an aspect of the Lamrim and meditating upon his form alone can bring us many realizations and attainments… FOR MORE…
Vairochana Shugden’s (Shize) iconography
One of the four cardinal emanations, Shize is the embodiment of Dorje Shugden’s healing energy. His form is particularly efficacious for dispelling sickness, spirits, misfortunes and hindrances. Like all Buddhist deities, every part of Shize’s holy form carries a profound meaning and is a teaching to guide us to Enlightenment… FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/introduction/mandala/dorje-shugdens-five-families/…
Speak, rap…and swim for Dorje Shugden!
In today’s stressful world, for both young people and mature adults, we put ourselves through a tremendous amount of stress, problems and difficulties, and sometimes we need to find a source, an energy or a power that can help us, that can relieve us, that can perhaps give us a little bit of light to…
The Powerful Divine
The powerful ancient tradition of divine oracles is revealed in this intriguing and mystical cinematic experience. But this is NOT just a historical phenomena – join us as we take you into the secret, sacred places of highly powerful monasteries in existence today, where oracles are still being used to channel the mighty energies of…
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…
Dorje Shugden Initiation to Thousands at Markam, Chamdo, Tibet
Dorje Shugden initiation given by Geshe Wangchuk at Markam, Chamdo, Tibet In the video, you can see the Tormas (8:12) prepared for Dorje Shugden’s initiation. You can also see the thangka of Dorje Shugden (10:44)
Must Watch Advice from HH Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang on Dorje Shugden Part 2
Dear readers, This initiation of Dorje Shugden was conferred in Los Angeles in the 1980s onto Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen’s own students in Thubten Dhargye Ling. Prior to Kyabje Zong Rinpoche giving the advice, Geshe-la formally requested Kyabje Zong Rinpoche to give an initiation of Dorje Shugden. Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen was a very strong and devoted…
The Great Dilemma
Within the exiled community of Tibetan refugees in India, there is a sizeable group of Tibetans who are twice exiled and now living a life where “death threats, insults and ostracism are the order of the day.” This arose after the Dalai Lama banned the worship of the Protector Buddha Dorje Shugden, an action which…
Dorje Shugden – An Illustrated Story
or Click here to download this video (MP4, 35MB) Now, everyone can travel back in time to learn how an Incomparable Lama arose to become an Uncommon Protector. Dedicated, talented artists and producers have invested many days and nights to bring this creation to life. Whether you are a senior practitioner or new, an adult…
Spirits in Dharamsala
As you can see this history of Pehar’s previous lives do not point to actions of higher level being. Part 2 of the video: According to Tibetan Buddhist myth, Gyalpo Pehar is a spirit belonging to the gyalpo class. When Padmasambhava arrived in Tibet in the eighth century, he subdued all gyalpo spirits and put…
The Oracle Taking Trance of Dorje Shugden at the Official Opening of Shar Gaden Monastery in Oct 2009
The Oracle taking trance in full regalia of wrathful Dorje Shugden Grand Audience for the public with Dharmapala Setrap and Dorje Shugden (from Ratna Shugden in dorjeshugden.com forum) I have typed out Dorje Shugden’s prophecy to Shar Gaden Monastery as featured in the video, for the ease of reference for all who are here, enjoy!…
Dorje Shugden in Tibet
Amazing video of Dorje Shugden’s shrine and holy chants, long horns, and other offerings of sound. Must watch this video!