Stories of Highly Accomplished Dharma Masters
To our dear friends, It is becoming rarer and rarer today for us to come across stories of highly accomplished Dharma masters like those of the historical Buddhist legends. However, highly attained practitioners are still very much in our midst. Attached for your reading pleasure, contemplation and interest is an article of a particularly special…
China’s View on Shugden
Dear Dharma friends, While Tibet fights the ongoing noble cause for independence, it looks like the Chinese have other plans. Below is an article written by one of China’s leading newspapers about the Dorje Shugden issue, namely the ban instituted by the Dalai Lama against this Protector deity. Although the article was written in the…
Has the Dorje Shugden practice become less prevalent and dying?
Dear friends of Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden, This character below, ‘Tenzin Gyatso’, is apparently a student studying at the Tibetan Library in Dharamsala, the headquarters of Dalai Lama. He is obviously a supporter of the Dalai Lama. Below is a post that he has recently written on the forum of DorjeShugden.com which we would like…
Letter from Kensur Sonam Gyaltsen
An Open Letter to Gelug Monasteries & Sangha regarding Dorje Shugden Gyudmed Monastery (Lower Tantric College) Kensur Sonam Gyaltsen’s Letter to Tibetan Buddhists and Tibetan Government-in-exile Dear all Gurus and monks, Regarding the letter sent December 30, 2010, and received on January 13, 2011. The content of this letter asked me to give up the…
An Unusual Dilemma
Dear friends of Dharma, It was predicted by the Buddha that Buddhism will be destroyed not by external forces but from within, by Buddhists themselves. Since the Dalai Lama announced the ban of the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, Buddhists the world over have found themselves facing an unusual dilemma – to continue a practice given…
The TRUTH behind who saved the Dalai Lama’s life
An incredible revelation has come to light about the H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama’s perilous escape from Tibet, and the truth about who really saved his life during those most dangerous times. Some very courageous monks from both Gaden and Sera Monasteries have recently revealed many very interesting facts as below, which contradict what has…
Relationship with China
Dear ministers and representatives of the Central Tibetan Administration, I am writing to you with great concern over a very urgent matter. I request you to please pay attention to this, because it is affecting Tibetan people’s relationship with China and the potential problems that can arise. For many years, the Tibetan government, people and…
What is Lobsang Sangyal’s stand regarding Dorje Shugden devotees in a secular context?
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you to bring your attention to a particular issue related to the Prime Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Dr. Lobsang Sangay, who is also an alumni and Fulbright Scholar of Harvard Law School (LL.M. ’96 S.J.D. ’04). The CTA is the governing body of the Tibetans currently…
How do Dorje Shugden Practitioners Relate to the Prime Minister?
Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to you to draw your attention to a most important issue within the Tibetan Buddhist community. This is not about any Free Tibet issues. This is something even more important about the freedom of people within the Tibetan community and among each other. 1. It is well known…
Important Questions for Dr. Lobsang Sangay
Dear Respected Kalon Tripa Dr. Lobsang Sangay, I am also a Tibetan and I respect you very much that you give a good name to the Tibetan people. You prove that Tibetans are also educated, worldly and capable. I am very happy you are the prime minister of our Tibetan community in India. They need…
Confusing Issues Regarding Freedom of Religion
Respected Friends, Tashi Delek and we wish you a very good day. We are writing to share with you some of our thoughts, suggestions and good wishes in the Dharma. We know you are very busy and have a lot of work, but I hope you will take a little time to read our sharings….
Gaden Trisur is Ostracized
Dear Friend in Dharma, I am writing to share with you the life and works of very special, courageous and extraordinary Buddhist master, one we must always remember for his contribution to Dharma. His Holiness Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal is a remarkable Buddhist teacher, who was chosen among many other elite scholars to become the…
The Hypocritical Situation
Dear fellow Dharma brothers and sisters, By now, the religious ban on the deity Dorje Shugden, as instructed by the Dalai Lama, has drawn worldwide attention. For the first time in Buddhist history, Buddhists are being excluded from Dharma teachings and social welfare, brutally attacked and discriminated against by their own Buddhist community, simply because…
Creating Arguments from Inside Out
To the respected members of the Tibetan government-in-exile, I must say that I have always admired the way the Tibetans have found balance between religion and politics. Over the centuries, no wars have been carried out in the name of Buddhism. To me, this is proof that Buddhism is a good religion. Buddhism is good…
It is a BIG MISTAKE
Dear Sirs, I have respected the good works of your spiritual leader the Dalai Lama for many years, since he became so well known in the West. From being just a quiet, unknown place in the East, everything about Tibet is now respected everywhere in the world because of the Dalai Lama and his message…
Why does a Grand Buddhist Master have a Page of Hatred?
Dear CTA Over the last 50 years, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has almost singlehandedly made Buddhism grow throughout the world. He has been the face of Buddhism as well as the Tibetan struggle for Independence. He epitomizes harmony and world peace, and is recognized for this with the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. I…
The Essence of Buddhism is Lost
To: The Head of the Central Tibet Administration First and foremost, I want to thank you for creating and maintaining the website of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. I am doing a bachelor degree in Theology and this website is one of my most visited and credible sources of information for my projects. Whilst…
How to Reconcile Teachings on Compassion and this Terrible Ban?
To the Tibetan leaders, I hope all you lovely people are well. I have been reading the Dalai Lama’s website and I have a few things to say about it. I love everything about His Holiness the Dalai Lama! I love everything from his warm benevolent face to his amazing teachings. I was so lucky…
Doesn’t it Sound like a Contradiction?
To Whom It May Concern, I got to know Buddhism through one of the teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama 2 years ago on the YouTube. It was the Dalai Lama’s incredibly sacred teachings that opened the doors of Buddhism for me and I have been reading voraciously on the Internet and buying a…
Creating Schism between Sangha?
The Central Tibetan Administration Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India To Whom It May Concern, Re: Dolgyal (Shugden) Webpage on His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet’s Official Website First and foremost, I would like to tell you that I am an absolutely avid fan of Buddhism, despite being born and raised in a Catholic family…
Protest on the Allegation on Dorje Shugden
Dear Lobsang Sangay, As the new Head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), I am writing to protest that I am shocked to see this section on Dorje Shugden practice on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s website (http://www.dalailama.com/messages/dolgyal-shugden) and request that the CTA have it removed as soon as possible. Every allegation on this page…
Why does a Religious Leader speak ill of others?
Dear sir, My name is (YOUR NAME). I am from Singapore where we got a lot of Buddhist centre. I just join one temple there. Is quite nice, very colourful but first time I go to this centre, I see they got one sign that say not to practice Dorje Shugden. I just join Buddhism…
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