Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche radiant in Italy, at Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche's Albagnano Healing Meditation Centre
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Contrary to reports by the CTA, Dorje Shugden is not a minor practice in Tibet, as evidenced by the hundreds who gather to receive blessings and teachings from H.E. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, a devoted Dorje Shugden practitioner
Hundreds of monks and laypeople gather to receive teachings and blessings from H.E. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, a devoted Dorje Shugden practitioner
H.E. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, whose monastery has the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Tibet, is extremely popular in Tibet regardless of the rumours Dharamsala has spread about him. At a recent gathering, hundreds of people crowded around to receive a blessing from him
A wonderful meeting of Dharma brothers and Sangha! His Holiness Kyabje Pabongka Chocktrul Rinpoche (second from left) with H.E. Lama Gangchen (second from right) and Lama Gangchen's assistants, Gen Jamyang and Thonla
HH the 11th Panchen Lama's recently Kalachakra initiation covered in the Tibetan news. This newspaper has been distributed for free all over Kathmandu, including heavily-populated Tibetan areas like Boudha
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche conducts fire puja at the conclusion of the recent Vajrayogini retreat in Trijang Buddhist Institute
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche with Venerable Sherab Rinpoche of Shar Gaden, and His Eminence Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche who was recognised by both Trijang Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden
A recent photo of Venerable Choijin Lama (Ari Kuten), H.E. Domo Geshe Chocktrul Rinpoche, H.H. Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche and Venerable Sherab Rinpoche taken at the celebratory event marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Dungkar Gonpa Society
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche performing a fire puja at Trijang Buddhist Institute's recent Vajrayogini retreat which is conducted annually
The young reincarnation of H.E. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche who remains a devotee of Dorje Shugden, just as he was in his previous life. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche's monastery has the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Tibet
Venerable Achok Rinpoche giving initiation in China. Achok Rinpoche is the heart student of Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche, who is the tutor of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche
DorjeShugden.com would like to wish a very happy birthday (trungkar tashi delek) to His Eminence Kyabje Gangchen Rinpoche. Known the world over for his incredible work on peace and healing, Lama Gangchen is also very famous for his stalwart, unwavering practice and promotion of Dorje Shugden’s precious practice.
The undisputed holy incarnation of Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche who was a close friend and confidante of HH the Dalai Lama until the ban on Dorje Shugden. After the ban, the Dalai Lama shunned Zemey Rinpoche who was so saddened by this, he never spoke again. Outside the Dalai Lama's teachings from which he was banned, he would make full-length prostrations from the start to the end of the teachings. The return of his reincarnation, Zemey Chocktrul Rinpoche, proves that in his previous life, despite rumour and gossip, Zemey Rinpoche kept his vows and samaya intact until the moment of his passing. A truly great master!
Venerable Achok Rinpoche arrives in China where he will be staying for up to a month. During this time, Achok Rinpoche, who is the heart student of Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche, will be granting Vajrayogini initiation.
A smiling Achok Rinpoche received a warm welcome at Geshe Tenzin Palchok's centre in China
Students line up to welcome the arrival of Ven. Achok Rinpoche in China, at Geshe Tenzin Palchok's centre
Venerable Achok Rinpoche arrives in China where he will be staying for up to a month. During this time, Achok Rinpoche, who is the heart student of Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche, will be granting Vajrayogini initiation. To Achok Rinpoche's left (with his hand raised) is Geshe Tenzin Palchok, another prominent Shugden practitioner
His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche was recently in Rabten Chodarling (the Czech Republic) granting Vajrapani initiation. Gonsar Rinpoche has for years worked tirelessly to propagate Buddhism in the West. He also has centres in countries like Switzerland (where he is based) and Austria, where Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche lived for years under Gonsar Rinpoche's care after escaping from the CTA in India
His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche was recently in Rabten Chodarling (the Czech Republic) granting Vajrapani initiation
His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche was recently in Rabten Chodarling (the Czech Republic) granting Vajrapani initiation. Gonsar Rinpoche is an erudite scholar with a vast, penetrative insight, knowledge and understanding of complex Buddhist philosophy
His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche was recently in Rabten Chodarling (the Czech Republic) granting Vajrapani initiation. Elaborate offerings were made on the altar, next to which hangs a portrait of their founder (who is Gonsar Rinpoche's teacher), Geshe Rabten
His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche was recently in Rabten Chodarling (the Czech Republic) granting Vajrapani initiation. The heart student of Geshe Rabten Rinpoche, Gonsar Rinpoche is deeply devoted to Tsongkhapa's lineage and the practice of Dorje Shugden.
His Eminence Gonsar Rinpoche was recently in Rabten Chodarling (the Czech Republic) granting Vajrapani initiation
Making offerings to H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche and H.E. Rabten Rinpoche to request them to live long. This took place during a long life ceremony (tenshug) at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
Many geshes, monks and lay people were in attendance during a long life ceremony (tenshug) for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche and H.E. Rabten Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
Multitude of offerings at a long life ceremony (tenshug) for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche and H.E. Rabten Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
During a long life ceremony (tenshug) for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche and H.E. Rabten Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
HH the Dalai Lama greets the reincarnation of his tutor, HH Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche who in his previous life strongly practiced Dorje Shugden. The previous Trijang Rinpoche relied on Dorje Shugden until his passing, and never gave up the practice.
Geshe Rabten: eminent scholar, Dorje Shugden devotee and teacher of Lama Yeshe. Geshe Rabten established many Dharma centres in Europe, including Rabten Choeling, which are now being led and maintained by his student Gonsar Rinpoche
Incredible Dorje Shugden shrine in Mongolia. The entire image is made of coral! Dorje Shugden practice, devotion and faith remains strong in Mongolia, which is out of Dharamsala's influence and reach.
Foreground: current Denma Gonsa Rinpoche. Background: previous Denma Gonsa Rinpoche. Both incarnations are prominent Shugden practitioners. Denma Gonsa Rinpoche's main monastery is home to the largest Dorje Shugden statue in Tibet.
A thangka depicting the reincarnation and practice lineages of Dorje Shugden, starting in Tushita in the top centre. Dorje Shugden is surrounded by his four cardinal emanations (Pema Shugden, Ratna Shugden, Vairochana Shugden, Karma Shugden) and his entourage (9 Mothers, 8 Guiding Monks, 10 Youthful and Wrathful Assistants). At the bottom and in the centre (just behind the person's head) is Kache Marpo, Dorje Shugden's chief assistants.
An old photo of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche with the reincarnation of His Eminence Domo Geshe Rinpoche who recently turned 13 years old. Before previous Domo Geshe Rinpoche entered clear light, he asked that Trijang Rinpoche be responsible for finding and recognising his reincarnation.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso who has dedicated his life to the service of others. When the ban came in 1996, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso bravely stood up on behalf of all Dorje Shugden practitioners to tell the world that the ban was wrong and illegal.
Venerable Zava Damdin Rinpoche examines a traditional Dorje Shugden mask
Celebrating the 13th birthday of H.E. Domo Chocktrul Rinpoche. Domo Chocktrul Rinpoche's previous life was a very prominent Dorje Shugden practitioner. This incarnation was recognised by both Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche and Dorje Shugden.
Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche's reincarnation has been found and enthroned in Tibet
H.H. the 101st Ganden Trisur's 90th birthday celebration in Thar Deu Ling, Paris
The Panglung Oracle in full trance of Dorje Shugden sitting on the throne, giving teachings, advice and prophecy to hundreds who have attended
3D Dorje Shugden mandala at Trode Khangsar, Lhasa. This is the first chapel of Dorje Shugden where the 5th Dalai Lama built Trode Khangsar in dedication to Dorje Shugden. The main image in the chapel was also commissioned by the 5th Dalai Lama.
Entrance to the main gompa of Sampheling Monastery, located in the Chatreng district, Kham, Tibet. This is the main monastery of His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche and they continue to rely on Dorje Shugden to this day.
Dorje Shugden rejoices with a special vajra dance during the opening of Shar Gaden Monastery. He holds Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende as he dances, to show his pleasure at Kensur Rinpoche's deeds
Venerable Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende, the Abbot Emeritus of Shar Gaden Monastery
A huge Lama Tsongkhapa thangka. On the bottom right is an image of the great Dharma protector Dorje Shugden
H.E. the 13th Daknak Rinpoche is an eminent Dorje Shugden lama of our time. Daknak Rinpoche is the brother of Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche, who is said to be one with Yamantaka
Main building of Zetho Monastery in Chamdo, Tibet which is Daknak Rinpoche's personal monastery
Main building of Zetho Monastery in Chamdo, Tibet which is Daknak Rinpoche's personal monastery
The enthronement ceremony of the present Denma Gonsar Rinpoche at Sampheling Monastery, Chatreng in 2013
A happy 20th Denma Gonsar Rinpoche during the enthronement ceremony at Sampheling Monastery, Chatreng in 2013
This thangka, borrowed from His Holiness Trijang Rinpoche, was carried by His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the escape from Tibet in 1959.
Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk is currently in Markham, Kham giving Lamrim teachings to the monks and laypeople
Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk started giving Lamrim teachings in Markham, Tibet seven days ago
Lama Jampa Ngodup Wangchuk is currently in Markham, Kham giving Lamrim teachings to the monks and laypeople
H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche is currently in Tibet giving teachings to the local populace who are very fortunate to have the blessings of this healing mahasiddha amongst them
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche listens to the introductory remarks at the opening of Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre
It seems everywhere you look in Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre is an image of their Protector Dorje Shugden
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche's throne is in the centre of the gompa at Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre
Congratulations to Zawa Rinpoche on the opening of Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre
Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche recently led the 10th Vajrayogini retreat at Trijang Buddhist Institute (Vermont, USA)
Two great Shugden lamas, Zemey Rinpoche and Denma Gonsa Rinpoche, are back. These young reincarnations (tulkus) continue where they left off in their previous lives, as strong devotees of Dorje Shugden
HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche led 40 tantrikas in this sacred retreat
The annual Vajrayogini retreat at Trijang Buddhist Institute has concluded with a traditional fire puja
Geshe Konchok Gyeltsen leading a puja. Despite the difficulties, Geshe-la keeps his commitments
Old lamas in Tibet continue to rely on Shugden as they have always done
Queuing to make offerings to H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
Abundant offerings for Saga Dawa celebrations and long life prayers for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche at Saga Dawa celebrations in Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
Saga Dawa celebrations and long life puja for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
Saga Dawa celebrations and long life puja for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
Saga Dawa celebrations and long life puja for H.E. Gonsar Rinpoche at Rabten Chöling, Switzerland
H.E. Achok Rinpoche in Serpom Monastery conferring the initiations of Black Manjushri, White Tara, Chenrezig Ngesum Kundrol (Avalokiteshvara who liberates beings from the three lower realms) and Trakpo Sumtril (three yidams – Vajrapani, Garuda and Hayagriva).
H.E. Achok Rinpoche in Serpom Monastery conferring the initiations of Black Manjushri, White Tara, Chenrezig Ngesum Kundrol (Avalokiteshvara who liberates beings from the three lower realms) and Trakpo Sumtril (three yidams – Vajrapani, Garuda and Hayagriva).
H.E. Achok Rinpoche in Serpom Monastery conferring the initiations of Black Manjushri, White Tara, Chenrezig Ngesum Kundrol (Avalokiteshvara who liberates beings from the three lower realms) and Trakpo Sumtril (three yidams – Vajrapani, Garuda and Hayagriva).
H.E. Achok Rinpoche in Serpom Monastery conferring the initiations of Black Manjushri, White Tara, Chenrezig Ngesum Kundrol (Avalokiteshvara who liberates beings from the three lower realms) and Trakpo Sumtril (three yidams – Vajrapani, Garuda and Hayagriva).
H.E. Achok Rinpoche in Serpom Monastery conferring the initiations of Black Manjushri, White Tara, Chenrezig Ngesum Kundrol (Avalokiteshvara who liberates beings from the three lower realms) and Trakpo Sumtril (three yidams – Vajrapani, Garuda and Hayagriva).
H.E. Achok Rinpoche in Serpom Monastery conferring the initiations of Black Manjushri, White Tara, Chenrezig Ngesum Kundrol (Avalokiteshvara who liberates beings from the three lower realms) and Trakpo Sumtril (three yidams – Vajrapani, Garuda and Hayagriva).
Wonderful to see Buddhism growing in Central America! May all works by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso come to fruition for the benefit of all sentient beings!
At Kadampa Mexico, students receive teachings on the practice of Green Tara
Kelsang Rabten of the International Shugden Community speaking about the illegal ban on Dorje Shugden practice. Behind him, the protestors diligently and peacefully make themselves heard
As the protests continue, so too does the media interest
Denma Gonsa Rinpoche's young reincarnation. If Dorje Shugden is spirit worship, how come Shugden lamas are returning in perfect form?
Protestors braved the rain and cold to make their voices heard peacefully
Protests against the Dorje Shugden ban continue in the shadows of the Sydney Harbour bridge
H.E. Gangchen Rinpoche (second from left) with H.H. the Panchen Lama who composed prayers to Dorje Shugden
A closer look at the offerings beautifully laid out for the naga puja
Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche recently conducted a naga puja at Trijang Buddhist Institute (Vermont, USA)
Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche, a close confidante of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who never wavered in his guru devotion even after the publication of the infamous Yellow Book
Smiling faces of committed protestors who are peacefully calling for their religious freedom to practice Dorje Shugden without harassment
The Australian media have been keen to interview the protestors and find out how the ban violates human rights
Protestors have been calling for religious freedom during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's recent tour of Australia
Events by Dorje Shugden lamas in Tibet regularly and easily draw tens of thousands of devotees and practitioners
Typical anti-Shugden behaviour right in front of the Dalai Lama's portrait. Is this appropriate or respectful?
A letter of support for our website from His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche
This special statue of Kache Marpo can be found at Samye Monastery. At this time he was known as Tsui Marpo
The Dorje Shugden statue hand-made by the 5th Dalai Lama himself, now kept in Phelgyeling Monastery, Nepal
Congratulations to these wonderful men and women on the auspicious occasion of their ordination
Dorje Shugden's sacred mantra OM BENZA WIKI BITANA SOHA
If Dorje Shugden's practice leads us to the three lower realms, how were HH Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche and HE Denma Gonsa Rinpoche's incarnations able to return?
Discrimination against Dorje Shugden practitioners is blatant and obvious
His Holiness the 10th Panchen Lama depicted in tantric dress
Please continue to pray for Nepal who are still struggling to recover from the recent earthquakes
The present incarnation of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche. May he live 1000 years to turn the wheel of Dharma
A wonderful thangka of Dorje Shugden in Tibet
Gonsar Rinpoche with a young Rabten Rinpoche, the incarnation of Geshe Rabten. If Geshe Rabten was a Dorje Shugden practitioner, how come his reincarnation was recognised and he did not go to the three lower realms?
We at DorjeShugden.com wish to offer our heartfelt prayers to all who have been affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal. May your sufferings, both physical and mental, be alleviated and may your country recover swiftly.
According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dorje Shugden practitioners go to hell. So why did he recognise the reincarnation of his tutor His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche whose previous incarnation relied on Shugden until he entered clear light?
Right under photos of holy beings is a discriminatory sign banning Shugden practitioners. Where is the compassion and equality?
This took place in Europe. The Tibetan leadership do not respect any freedoms, including freedom of expression.
The Tibetan leadership should stop encouraging Buddhist centres around the world to break their national laws regarding freedom of worship and practice
Another depiction of Namkar Barzin, the Mongolian protector added to Dorje Shugden's entourage approximately 80 years ago by Domo Geshe Rinpoche
One of the most recent additions to Dorje Shugden's entourage – Namkar Barzin was added approximately 80 years ago after being subdued by Domo Geshe Rinpoche
Panchen Sonam Drakpa is a previous incarnation of Dorje Shugden. His texts continue to be studied in Drepung Loseling and Gaden Shartse Monasteries up until today
HH Kyabje Pabongka Chocktrul Rinpoche. His previous life gave teachings still being studied by Dharma practitioners everywhere (both Shugden and non-Shugden)
Dalai Lama claims Shugden is a minority practice. Yet thousands of Shugden devotees are seen gathered here at Gaden Sumtseling Monastery, Tibet to celebrate Monlam
Where Dharamsala has no influence, Shugden worshippers continue to have their religious freedom
Thousands of Shugden devotees celebrate Monlam in Gaden Sumtseling Monastery, Tibet
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