A Critique of ‘Why the Dalai Lama Matters’ by Robert Thurman
Part One Extracted from from the Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden Blog Robert Thurman is the Je Tsongkhapa Professor of Buddhism at Columbia University, New York. He is also a close friend of the Dalai Lama and his chief advocate in the West. This year (2008) he has written a book: ‘Why the Dalai Lama Matters’….
Protesting Monks Beaten in Nepal
On BBC, monks protesting in Nepal are beaten by the police. Clubbed and pushed violently into the paddy wagon. Very bad image for Tibetan Buddhism. Is the Tibetan Govt in exile allowing these type of images to flood the world media? Why are they not putting energy and resources into stopping the monks from political activities…
Western Shugden Society Protests in New York City
Evacuated by NYC Police – The Western Shugden Society were peacefully protesting against the Dalai Lama’s ban on Dorje Shugden when they were surrounded by a mob of angry Tibetans. Dalai Lama Protest at Radio City Midtown Clash Over Dalai July 18th, 2008 By Pilar Conci and Jamie Schram from the New York Post Followers…