The Dalai Lama Must Apologize!
A highly provocative statement from the Dalai Lama has created tremendous problems for the Europeans. Since he spoke publicly about how “Europe is for Europeans,” debates have been raging for nearly two weeks with no signs of dissipation…
Crime is fine as long as you are endorsed by the Dalai Lama
It is surprising how you never hear the Central Tibetan Administration or the Dalai Lama’s office publicly censure or denounce Tibetan Buddhist offenders no matter how serious their crimes are…
How A Controversy Led Me To Dorje Shugden
I came to know about Dorje Shugden when I became interested in what the Dalai Lama announced and the hype of the controversy surrounding this whole issue. My first contact with Dorje Shugden was when I Googled his name and found out more about this holy Protector. The controversial issues surrounding him had made me…
The Lord Dorje Shugden
The Mighty Lord Dorje Shugden is one of the most popular Buddhist protectors of all. Maybe some of the credit for his popularity goes to HH Dalai Lama for his tireless efforts in publicizing the controversy that had resulted in chaos within Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries as well as amongst Dharma centers around the world. If…
The Dorje Shugden Controversy
In his wrathful type, he could be the terrifying star of a Japanese horror film. His three eyes are burning with anger. His fangs protrude from a twisted smile. In his ideal hand he holds a razor-sharp sword and perhaps ready to slice up any person or anything that approaches. Equally terrifying is the snow…
Dorje Shugden – The Divisive One
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 affair that emerged in the 1970s has brought division and strife to the Tibetan Buddhist community; sadly, murder too. This dispute…
Condemned to Silence – Part 1
A TIBETAN IDENTITY CRISIS (1996-1999) © by Ursula Bernis Preface “Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…” “Whereas…the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech…
Dorje Shugden Controversy
Views on the Conflict According to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile According to the Dolgyal Research Committee, instituted by the Tibetan government in exile (TGIE), prominent opponents to the practice have included not only the 5th, 13th and current Dalai Lamas but also the 5th and 8th Panchen Lamas, Dzongsar Khyentse…
For Dorje Shugden, For Dalai Lama
Readers can see for themselves what the two sides believe in and are going through. This article gives a broad overview of what the controversy is about and how it has affected the Tibetan community. Though dePrisco had originally written the article with a certain target audience in mind, we at dorjeshugden.com feel that this…
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…
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…
Dalai Lama Controversy in the News
This video highlights news articles about the Dalai Lama controversy in the news.
December 11, 2024
Dalai Lama Admits He Was Wrong About Dorje Shugden
November 8, 2024
Kensur Rinpoche Lobsang Phende to Give Chakrasamvara Initiation and Commentary in April 2023
October 16, 2024
At the Opening of Serpom Monastery
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