Comments on: An Appeal Against Violence

By: Joo Won

Joo Won — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:39:34 +0000

Who are we to punish someone on Earth? We are not Buddha, we are not pure and without doing any negative actions, who are we to punish people with different belief and follow religion differ from us? Especially using violence within a lawful country.

Please adhere and be a good citizen at the same time when we claim to be a follower of Buddhism or any other religions. A so called “good or loyal” follower of certain belief but with no respect on rules and laws of a democratic country, is a person without integrity. And, he or she will not gain any respect from anyone on Earth.

Respect each other, even you are not following any religion, will gain you respect and give hope to this disorder and unpeaceful world.

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:10:50 +0000

Its is clear that these Anti-Shugen group do not understand and practise the teachings of Buddha…compassion to all. HH Dalai Lama had been a strong proponent of compassion, yet this group who claim they are grateful and fully support him do not follow his true teachings. in fact, I would say that their harmful actions brought HH Dalai Lama great pain and shame at the harm done to others. Times are getting really degenerate with the use of religion to create pain to others instead of bring love and peace. I pray the HH Dalai Lama will lift the ban to reunite the people.

Another point. HH Dalai Lama is “Chenrenzig” and beyond harm unless by our ignorance.

By: pgdharma

pgdharma — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:26:33 +0000

Buddhists are supposed to be peace loving, kind, compassionate and tolerant people. It is so sad to read that the anti Shugdens are creating so much violence and attacks against DS practitioners. As true Buddhists, we must appeal to take a stand to stop violence and to appeal for religious freedom.

As the violence and the attacks get worst, we must integrate Buddha’s teachings into our daily life. Without inner peace it is impossible to have outer peace. If we do not establish peace within our minds, world peace will never be achieved. All Buddhists must live in harmony and not be segregated by anti or pro Shugden. Dalai Lama, as a Buddhist leader, please grant us peace and harmony. Lift the ban!

By: Eli

Eli — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:57:18 +0000

Can we submit this letter to Interpol as the letter originates in the US and the threat is to monks and people who are in Europe, India.

We need to make many people aware of this.

This letter has some kind of Tibetan Government in exile logo, the CTA should speak out and make a press statement about it. If they do not, the silence could indicate there is a splinter group within CTA?

By: kris

kris — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 11:09:07 +0000

We have had many tensions between religions and people are already killing and hurting each other, bringing much suffering, all in the name of the religions. We need to stop causing suffering to others already.

For all the anti Dorje Shugden people, since most of you are pro HH Dalai Lama, I am sure you have learn what is compassion and kindness. It is time to put the teachings into practice.

By: happy sun

happy sun — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 07:43:14 +0000

Stop the violence action please!!! Don’t harm people by hurt them, make them pain, suffer. It is the time to stop all type of cruel action towards Dorje Shudgen practitioner.

By: Dekyi Tara

Dekyi Tara — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 05:06:47 +0000

Heart breaking to see that 84 year old monk Gen Chonzey was a recent victim of violence. According to the letter, it was perpetrated by supporters of the Dalai Lama and CTA. So cruel！

Cannot stand CTA’s action anymore. Must send out the letter to many people and let other peoples read about CTA’s violence towards Dorje shugden practitioners.

Thank you DS.COM sharing!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:23:25 +0000

What a sad article to read as a Buddhist we should not have violence again each other because lord Buddha did not teach us this , any one who doing this to the monk please stop it is unreasonable and ridiculous remember your vows and remember the law of karma.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 09:58:51 +0000

please dear all,
send this Photo to all over the world and to exil goverment in Daramsala even to edvertice in Face book and media report please then many young people know about this such kind of the thing

TASHE DELEK
LOBSANG

By: Dharmacrazy79

Dharmacrazy79 — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:01:34 +0000

First of all, thank you for clearly reminding us that we should all put aside our stand for or against the ban but to focus on what is truly important: the safety and wellbeing of fellow beings…dharma brothers and sisters.

It is simply wrong to strategize and execute infliction of physical and emotional suffering upon anyone. As Buddhists, we teach and preach the practice of compassion and wisdom. This is truly the perfect moment to display what we have learnt by taking action to strongly and adamantly disallow such abuse and wrong to humanity.

Such behavior is a form of barbarism that stems from wrong view that brings the human civilization back many decades. How is such surprise attack on unarmed and helpless victims different from the uncivil practice of gladiators?!

Yes, Steve Lee is right to call all influential Buddhists all over the world to do what they can to stop this violence to uphold the essence of humanity and the purity of Lord Buddha’s teachings.