Tai Situ Rinpoche Criticizes Sakya and Gelug Lamas
Recently, a short video clip of the current 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche, one of the four Regents of the Karma Kagyu lineage, has surfaced showing him flaming fears surrounding Dorje Shugden, a Dharma Protector of the Gelug tradition…
Vegetarianism in Buddhism
Buddhism has three main schools of thought – Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana – and a superficial examination of these three schools (or vehicles) reveals what appears to be conflicting views on the practice of vegetarianism…
Dharma demystified: Kawang – A confessional practice
Dharma Protector practice may appear to the untrained eye to be shrouded in the mist of mystery rendered thicker by the passage of time. However these practices accord tremendous benefits to the practitioners and by all written accounts, these practices are originated by and descend from the greatest of Buddhist masters. Time has not diluted…
The Dalai Lama’s Secrets: Long Live Secular Democracy
For centuries, the Dalai Lama has held the unchallenged role as both secular and religious leader of Tibet. It was not until very recently that the Dalai Lama stepped down from the secular sphere and passed these responsibilities to the government in exile, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). However, despite this apparent separation of secular…
Destroying the Face of Tibetan Buddhism
To the government of Tibet, I write with concern about some disturbing news I have received recently. It is regarding the way in which His Holiness the Great Fourteenth Dalai Lama is being promoted by those who oversee his secular matters. Specifically, it is regarding His Holiness’ image concerning the so-called Dolgyal issue. It has…
The Dalai Lama’s Actions
Are the Dalai Lama’s mixing of religion and politics destroying the pure teachings of Tibetan Buddhism? Spiritual teachers from these four traditions of Tibetan Buddhism have been imprisoned, assassinated, placed under house arrest…
Dorje Shugden Chapel Trode Khangsar – Built By The Dalai Lama
If you enjoyed the video, you can download it here. Situated behind the main chapel of Jowo Buddha or the Jokhang Temple, south of the Barkhor area in Lhasa is Trode Khangsar, one of the most famous Dorje Shugden chapels in Tibet and in the world today. Built by the Great 5th Dalai Lama at…
Starting Spiritual Path Early
To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. I just wanted to tell you a short story about how Tibetan Buddhism has helped me and my family. My daughter and I had been doing Dorje Shugden practice for many years. She started when she was 12 and now…
Homage to All Protector Deities
The Dalai Lama accuses Dorje Shugden practitioners of being sectarian and damaging other Buddhist Traditions. However, all four Tibetan traditions rely upon protector deities who are similar in nature and aspect to Dorje Shugden.
Tibetan Oracle of Ladakh
For centuries, Tibetan oracles have been sought after for advice and guidance. Monks undergo years of disciplined training to be suitable to become an oracle.
Shugden
Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden is the Dharma Protector of Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings. Enjoy these images of Dorje Shugden.
French Medium Meets Oracle Nechung
This is a trailer for a documentary on the State Oracle of Tibet (http://www.inspiration-productions.com/english/). Maud Kristen, a renowned French medium, visits Northern India, the bastion of Tibetan civilization in exile, to discover their oracle system. She meets Thupten Ngodup, the medium of Nechung, in Tso Pema and follows him on his pilgrimage to the sacred…
Nice art, troubled history
Issues around the worship of the Tibetan deity Dorje Shugden have been the source of much conflict ever since the deity and its associated practices were adopted by the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. But it was not the Gelugs who inducted the deity into the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon. In fact, it was only in…
Lama Michel Visits Shar Gaden-2010
Lama Michel Rinpoche and his entourage came to Shar Gaden on the 17th November 2010 for a 5 day-long visit for their Documentary project. Later, they will be visiting Serpom Monastery in Mysore. This filming is most likely related to the documentary project called ‘Lineage’. For more information about ‘Lineage’, check out the site’s previous…
What would Thomas Jefferson think of the 14th Dalai Lama?
In 1779 Thomas Jefferson laid out his vision for religious freedom in a bill which would later be passed by the assembly of the state of Virginia in 1786. Two excerpts from this remarkable exposition will serve to highlight a line of reasoning that seems particularly prescient in light of recent events within the Tibetan…
Introduction to Tantra – Lama Yeshe Part 1 Chapter 1
*For more information, please visit www.LamaYeshe.com – Introduction to Tantra: In 1980, in California, Lama Yeshe gave a commentary to the Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) yoga method. This video is Lama Yeshe’s introduction to this series and constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals of tantric practice.
Introduction to Dorje Shugden
A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice. In Tibet, every monastery had its own Dharma Protector, but the tradition did not begin…
Panchen Lama Gets High Profile – CNN
From Jaime FlorCruz, CNN March 3, 2010 — Updated 0919 GMT (1719 HKT) Beijing, China (CNN) — Until recently, he had rarely appeared in public. But now, he has been named to China’s top advisory body. The appointment of the 11th Panchen Lama, the second highest Tibetan spiritual figure, to the Chinese People’s Consultative…
How do Buddhists view other religions?
In this excerpt from “The Guide: Following the Buddhist Path,” Tibetan Buddhist master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains the “middle way” between sectarianism and eclecticism: cherishing one’s own tradition while respecting all other traditions and the right of each individual to follow the tradition of his or her choosing.
Protests News Coverage: Dalai Lama Stop Lying
News coverage of protests by Dorje Shugden practitioners over the ban the Dalai Lama has placed on the practice. Is this ban about the hypocrisy of Dalai Lama? What is he lying about? Watch this video.
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.
Chod Melodies by Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang
Or watch on Youtube: Part1 | Part2 | Part3 | Part4 | Part5 | Part6 | Part7 | Part8 | Part9 | Part10 | Part11 Precious video footage of H.H Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang reciting Chod of Ensa Ear-Whispered Melody from perfect memory. According to Ensa Ear-Whispered Chod Lineage, the Chod melodies are chanted on the basis of liturgies known as: Cutting through Self-grasping,…
Rare Video Footage of Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang
Part 2 An illustrious master who reincarnated perfectly and purely just to benefit all sentient beings. Watch this rare video of Kyabje Zong Dorje Chang. Enjoyed the footage? Download this video here.
His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang Chants the Prayer of Dorje Shugden
Watch and listen to the holy chant of Trijang Rinpoche. May our minds be blessed by this holy master.
Kyabje Trijang Chocktrul Rinpoche Teaches LAMRIM (in Tibetan)
Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang was His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama’s philosophical assistant and personal tutor for fifty years. Trijang Rinpoche also received these lineages of Tapo Dorje Chang. Pabongka was his root guru and helped him to grow. He was very kind to Trijang Rinpoche. Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche was responsible for keeping the teaching of…
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…
Dorje Shugden in Tibet
Amazing video of Dorje Shugden’s shrine and holy chants, long horns, and other offerings of sound. Must watch this video!
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At the Opening of Serpom Monastery
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