The Dalai Lama’s Secrets: The Baffling Stance of the Dalai Lama
Over the last 5 decades that Tibetans have been exiled from their homeland, the Dalai Lama has wavered between fighting for both autonomy within the China he loves and complete independence from the China he despises. His constant flippant and contradictory statements – though viewed as ‘skillful means’ by some – are now being questioned…
Dalai Lama Says Directly – His Guru is Wrong?
The Heart of Buddhist practice is relying sincerely upon the Holy Spiritual Guide who reveals the path. For 2500 years, each disciple has been completely devoted to their root Guru, following their teachings to the letter.. Question to Dalai Lama : All the masters who have worshipped this deity for the past 300 years,…were they…
Through the Eyes of Dorje Shugden Buddhists
In recent years, Dorje Shugden has become a controversial issue in which many Western Buddhists who follow the Dorje Shugden deity of Tibetan Buddhism have raised the issue of religious freedom under the Dalai Lama. CNN’s report on Dorje Shugden: Dalai Lama Greeted by Protesters in Manhattan http://cnn.com/US/9805/03/buddhist.dissension/index.html As I did my research on Tibet,…
Statement of Pomra Kamtsen
Statement of Pomra Kamtsen February 2008 This community of the Sera-Mey College has remained in peace and harmony, without ever having any conflict or schism, since the founding of the Sera monastery by Jamchen Choeche Shakya Yeshe in the year 1419 in Tibet, until now. After coming to India we have shared spiritual and material…
Does the Dorje Shugden ban affect Western Buddhists?
This article will focus on the real effects of the Dalai Lama’s ban of Dorje Shugden practice on Western practitioners. On web forums, supporters of the Dalai Lama are often non-plussed that Westerners are involving themselves in this issue at all. They say “this is a Tibetan issue that doesn’t affect you, so why are…
China’s Involvement in the Dorje Shugden Controversy
Though the Tibetan Government in Exile (TGIE) said at different times that China uses Shugden as a political means to split the Tibetan Community — e.g. by favouring monks practising Shugden or by supporting especially Tibetan monasteries in Tibet where Shugden is worshipped — it is rather hard to find written evidence on this. There…
Tibet Sun newspaper highlights Dalai Lama’s discrimination against Shugden Practitioners
The Tibet Sun newspaper has highlighted the Dalai Lama’s discrimination against Shugden practitioners and how he transgresses the Indian laws against Deity discrimination and the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The article describes the Dalai Lama’s recent public teachings in Bodhgaya. People of all faiths – Christians, Hindus, Jews – were welcomed… with one…
Message to the Dalai Lama
A series of short video messages speaking against the ban, It opens with a powerful message from a Tibetan monk (speaking in English) from Gaden Shartse monastery. He says the message is not just to the Dalai Lama but to the Tibetan government and anyone who is in the Gelugpa tradition. The rest of the…
The Dalai Lama’s Reasons for the Ban and Refutations of These Reasons
1. Dorje Shugden practice is not “religion”, it is “spirit worship” To say that Dorje Shugden practice is “not religion” but “spirit worship” is plainly insulting to many peoples’ beliefs on different levels – not only to Buddhist practitioners of Dorje Shugden (who are not spirit worshippers) but also to other practitioners of other religions…
Double Standards Apply
The Dalai Lama is doing everything he is accusing everyone else of. For example: The Dalai Lama claims that Buddhism is degenerating into spirit worship by relying on Dorje Shugden, yet he propitiates (and has a whole temple for) a spirit claiming to be Nechung whom he relies on for advice. The Dalai Lama accuses…
Did the 13th Dalai Lama Ban the Practice of Dorje Shugden?
The Dalai Lama claims that he is also following the tradition of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama in banning the practice. However, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama never banned the practice. After condemning Dorje Shugden, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama is said to have changed his mind on the issue and taken up the practice himself (Exploring New…
Defamatory Accusations of Murder Repeated Over and Over Again for Ten Years
These horrible murders took place over ten years ago, and in all that time not a shred of evidence has ever been found linking Dorje Shugden practitioners to them. Nonetheless, the Dalai Lama and Office of Tibet continue to repeat this calumny on their website and literature. Repeating a lie over and over again does…
Dalai Lama’s Reasons for the Ban of Dorje Shugden
About the Dalai Lama’s Advice Concerning the Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden The Dalai Lama has given three main reasons for banning the practice of Dorje Shugden. Before we reply to those, we should point out that although he says he “strongly discourages” it, there is an increasing body of evidence to show he has banned…
Can the Dalai Lama EVER Make a Mistake?
As you can see, the Dalai Lama’s political ban on a 350-year-old spiritual practice and attempt to discredit and outlaw the lineage of his teachers is a harsh and ongoing attempt to stamp out diversity and bring all Buddhist traditions (and hence all Tibetan Buddhists) under his authority. (It is not unlike the treatment of…
10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
Why do you deny that you are enforcing the ban on Dorje Shugden when there are videos of your speeches enforcing this ban? If you are truly an advocate for human rights, why do you issue identity cards which make it extremely difficult for Shugden practitioners to get food, water, shelter, medical attention and travel…
Clashes and Curfews
Dorje Shugden Devotees’ Charitable and Religious Society Delhi, 17.9.2000 PRESS RELEASE On Sep. 10, there was an hour-long clash between Tibetan protesters and monks in the Tibetan settlement in Mundgod, Karnataka. The ‘protesters’ numbered about 3000, including nuns, lay people and inmates of the local old peoples’ home. They came at the behest of the…
What is Wrong with Tibetan society?
48-Hour Curfew at Tibetan Settlement. 24-Hour Curfew at Another Tibetan Settlement in South India. INDIA – Deccan Herald, Monday, September 11, 2000: Representatives of Dorje Shugden devotees from Ooty, Shillong, Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Sikh, Nepal, Delhi and Bylakuppe gathered at the settlement (Pop. 13,000) in Mundgod in the southern Indian state of Karnataka to participate…
The Ban on Dorje Shugden: What is happening?
This page is a summary of the effects of the Dalai Lama’s ban on the practice of Dorje Shugden. In brief Segregation Does the Dalai Lama have the right to do this? Who is responsible for the ban, Yellow Card and resulting penalties for those who disobey? Does this affect Western Buddhists? Does this affect…
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s Open Letter
The following Open Letter was posted on Dec 9th 1997 to the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala and to the Office of Tibet in London. This and many other private and public letters and petitions never received a reply. Your Holiness, For over eighteen years you have been continually speaking out against the practice of Dorje…
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…
Ban on Dorje Shugden comes from Dalai Lama Directly
Speeches on the Ban Speeches on the ban of the Gelugpa Protector Dorje Shugden by the Dalai Lama and the minister of the Gov’t of Tibet in Exile. Further Evidence on Dalai Lama’s Ban Further evidence on the Dalai Lama’s ban of Gelugpa protector Dorje Shugden. And in particular, the persecution he created through the…
Latest Video of Serpom Monastery
A collection of photos from Ser-pom Monastery. Sera has produced innumerable scholars, masters, yogis, abbots, reincarnated tulkus and even regents. Currently Sera is in South India 6 hours away from Bangalore in Bylakuppe Tibetan Colony, Mysore State . Due to the ban His Holiness the Dalai Lama has enforced, Dorje Shugden practitioners may not associate with non-Dorje Shugden…
Dorje Shugden Practitioners Pray for Peace
Dorje Shugden practitioners request the Dalai Lama to give religious freedom to innocent people who want to practice an ancient prayer. Watch this video as 400 protesters gathered from 16 countries around the world to make request.
Praise and Requests to Dorje Shugden By the 14th Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama wrote praises to Dorje Shugden: Melody of the Unceasing Vajra A Propitiation of Mighty Gyalchen Dorje Shugden, Protector of Conqueror Manjushri Tsongkhapa’s Teachings Why is there a ban put on Dorje Shugden now?
Heart felt message to Dalai Lama
This is a heartfelt message to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his followers, intended to give encouragement and a voice to those who are suffering as a direct result of His Holiness’ actions.
Western Shugden Society protest Dalai Lama’s PERSECUTION
Western Shugden Society’s protest against the Dalai Lama’s persecution on Dorje Shugden practice and practitioners.
Protest Dalai Lama Protest/Ban-See why!
Dalai Lama calls for “vote” on Buddhism and freedom of religious practices!
Dalai Lama’s Stance on Non-Violence
In 1996 followers of the Dalai Lama stoned and hurled insults of followers of an ancient Buddhist practice that was banned. How did the Dalai Lama respond?
Protests from Bethlehem to Nottingham
Day 1 Interview by 69 WFMZ in Philadelphia. Are people not investigating the qualifications of the Dalai Lama? Actions speaks louder than words. Watch this video. Protests in Bethlehem, Philadelphia – Day 2 Protests in Nurnberg, Germany Protests in Nottingham, UK Protests at Kimmel Centre, Philadelphia
SBS Media Coverage : Dalai Lama Urges Peace
The Dalai Lama urges Tibetans not to disrupt the Olympic torch relay in Tibet. Many people attended Dalai Lama’s talk as a group of protesters from around the world gathered outside the hall.
Why Protest Against Dalai Lama?
On Friday May 30, the dreaming spires of Oxford awoke to cries of ‘Dalai Lama, Stop Lying’ as over 500 members of the Western Shugden Society gathered to protest against the Dalai Lama’s religious discrimination while he gave a public talk at the Sheldonian Theatre.
Dalai Lama urges the use of dialogue as a method to tackle differences
The Dalai Lama explains to his followers the need for dialogue, compromise, and reconciliation as there will always be difference and conflict. He then urges for peaceful and non-violent method to tackle these differences.
Tibetans Protest for Shugden freedom
Ordained monks, nuns and lay people congregated together shouting, “Dalai Lama Stop Lying. Dalai Lama give Religious Freedom” Tibetans protest in India and Germany Video showing marches by monks in the streets of India, photos of multitudes raising their hands in the air and holding banners, “Dalai Lama Stop Lying. Dalai Lama Give Religious Freedom.”
Dalai behind Tibet protests? Robert Thurman responded
CCTV blames Dalai Lama, saying he is behind the Tibet protests. Professor Robert Thurman responded that Dalai Lama was surprised and was not involved in the demonstration by young activists. Monks from Drepung monastery were caught innocently while on their way to the monastery for a celebration.
Western Shugden Society Radio Interview
ABC Radio National’s interview with Kelsang Pema, the international spokesperson for the Western Shugden Society. This interview by Stephen Crittenden was aired on 11 June 2008 on The Religion Report.
Dalai Lama – Buddha of Compassion?
Are the actions of the Dalai Lama those of a Buddha of Compassion? His ban on the religious freedom of many Buddhist followers would seem otherwise. Interview with an oppressed Tibetan monk.
Dalai Lama’s Ban on Dorje Shugden Affecting Gaden Shartse Monks
Watch this video of monks in Gaden Shartse Monastery, engaged in their daily practice of rituals, prayers, studying, debates at the courtyard… Dorje Shugden has been practiced for 350 years as the principal protector of Lama Tsongkhapa’s lineage. These monks are devastated due to the ban imposed by the Dalai Lama.
Dalai Lama Says Trijang Rinpoche Can Practise Dorje Shugden
or download this video In this video, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama made an exception for the incarnation of His guru Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche to practise Dorje Shugden. If Dorje Shugden is really a DEMON, shouldn’t Dorje Shugden be banned for all? Why made an exception for Trijang Rinpoche to practise a demon? Think…Think…Think……
Al-Jazeera Reports: The Dalai Lama – The Devil Within
The above video clip is a news report by Al Jazeera, a globally recognized and trusted media network. In recent years, Al Jazeera has developed a reputation for daring coverage and their refusal to shy away from addressing sometimes controversial, oftentimes difficult issues. The network is also well received for its policy that is characteristically…
Dalai Lama Encourages Expulsion of Monks
This video shows clear evidence of Dalai Lama issuing/enforcing the ban on Dorje Shugden. He encourages the Monasteries to expel monks who refuse to give up this practice. It is undemocratic for any leader to ban any form of worship in this day and age. Not only is Dalai Lama encouraging the ban, but he…
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