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…
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…
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…
The Incredible Lightness of Being
I don’t really know how to describe my experiences after praying to Dorje Shugden, but I know I feel much happier and lighter. My faith in Dharma has become stronger and stronger. This is hard to explain as this kind of thing is difficult to measure, but I am very sure that because of my…
The Highest Protection
I was very fortunate to be introduced to Dorje Shugden by my Lama seven years ago. He advised me to chant the mantra as much as I could and told me that things would go smoothly. At that time, I had just got married and we were in the midst of applying for my visa…
Creating the Conditions for Practice
I am very new to Dorje Shugden’s practice as I was formally introduced to the Protector only about a month or so ago. It would be hard to write a testimonial when I do not have months and years of practice behind me, but I would still like to seize the opportunity to share a…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Last year, my company held a huge outdoor festival close to our office premises, with many activities organized in the open space around the main building. It was a wonderful day that brought many people from the nearby community. The place was filled all day with exciting sounds, colors and aromas of food, and the…
Strong Connections
After receiving Dorje Shugden’s practice from my guru, I read extensively about him to know more about who he is, did his prayers and made offerings to him. As I understood more about this Protector, my faith in him grew stronger. I have come to rely very much on him as my Protector, who I…
Why Worry?
Though I met my Lama almost 20 years ago, I only reconnected to him a few years later during a chance encounter at a restaurant. I remember I folded my hands to him; he did not say much but asked his assistant to take down my particulars. I was reconnected again! At one point, I…
The Blue Taxis
Three years ago, my daughter went to Shanghai to take up a lecturing position at a college there. I accompanied her to help her settle down. On the last day of my stay in Shanghai, before going to the airport, I went with her to the rented apartment, to help her settle into her new…
Keeping Me on Track
My first encounter with Dorje Shugden was after I met my spiritual guide, who took Dorje Shugden as his main Protector. Dorje Shugden thus also become my main Protector. In the beginning, I was not very attracted to the Protector practices as I was more interested in the Yidams. However, I later realized the importance…
Things Have Become Calmer
Two years ago, I was very fortunate to have been introduced to Dorje Shugden by my Lama. There was nothing very dramatic about my experience, compared to what I have heard from some of my friends. What I can share is a bit about my family and partner. My Lama had advised me to recite…
Peaceful Mind
My first experience of Dharma Protector practice came after a brief introduction from one of my Dharma friends. I made a silent prayer to Dorje Shugden, seeking his help with an issue that I was trying to overcome at the time. Within a week, my prayer was answered! From then on, I knew I would…
A Friend in The Night
I find it hard to specify how many times Dorje Shugden has saved me because there have been countless incidents throughout the years. I would like to share with you an incident which I remember very clearly, way before I even knew that it was Dorje Shugden who saved me. This was all because a…
A Safe Journey
Very recently, I had to drive a long distance on the motorway to attend an important family event in another city up north. I hadn’t slept at all the night before and had only a few hours of sleep the night before that, so I was completely exhausted. But I really had to make that…
Ailing Aunt
Sometime in 2009, my aunt was diagnosed with terminal stage cancer which had spread to her thyroid. The doctor said her days were numbered. My Lama very kindly did a puja for my aunt and entrusted her life to Dorje Shugden. He requested that if it was not her time to pass away, then may…
The Challenge
My Lama gave me a private audience once, just before he travelled abroad. He said that since I would just be waiting for his return and not doing any work where I was, he would like to put me on a retreat. He said that my family had a strong affinity with a particular Dharma…
Escaped Unscathed
There must have been numerous times when the Protector has helped me without my knowledge. The fact that I am still on the Vajrayana path, when my delusions are so strong, is due to the help of my Protector, Lord Dorje Shugden. And this is the greatest help any one can get – to be…
The Gift of Dharma
I was first introduced to Dorje Shugden by my Lama about 10 years ago during a time of economic recession when our family businesses were badly affected. My Lama kindly requested his own Lama to give the oral transmission of the Dorje Shugden mantra to myself and my husband. At the time, I really had…
A Miraculous Save
I remember once I was driving on a straight road with 3 passengers in my car. It was raining but it was during daytime and there were no other cars in font of me. I was driving at about 50mph. Suddenly, a van came out from a junction on the right, cutting into the main…
A Stronger Commitment
I had made up my mind to do Dharma work full-time early this year. This decision was supported by my family and I felt like I had just won the jackpot. A lot of my friends thought that my decision to do get fully involved in Dharma was a brave move. To me, it was…
My Perspective in Life Changed
I had been in my Dharma centre for a couple of years before I was introduced to the Protector practice. My life had been in the doldrums, moving from one thing to another. There was no stability and many ups and downs. Each day began with me thinking of when the day would end so…
The Most Beneficial Outcome
I was given this precious, sacred Protector practice in 2002 when my life was in havoc. Unfortunately, my negative karma opened up when my marriage fell though. My ex-husband gave me a really hard time and constant harassment, even after we had split up and battled many court cases for custody of the children and…
A Powerful and Giving Protector
In 1996, when I moved into my brand new house, a Buddhist Master visited me and gifted me with Chenrezig and White Tara images for my altar. Then, he also gave me a picture of a deity sitting on a white lion. I knew about Chenrezig and White Tara but not the deity in the…
When Things Would Always Turn Out Fine
I was introduced to Dorje Shugden together with my parents 18 years ago. Little did I know then of the difficulties that were up ahead for all of us, with the passing away of my dad. At the time, I was just a spoilt rich girl who got almost everything I wanted. My family was…
The Life of A Newborn Baby
Dorje Shugden has blessed me with the opportunity to witness the many miracles of his compassion and wisdom. Among the many kindnesses Dorje Shugden has shown me is the life of a newborn baby. A member of my team who has worked with the company for the past 5 years welcomed the birth of his…
The First Puja
I have only just received the Protector’s practice but already I have seen the power of his blessings! When I was invited to join my very first puja with my Dharma community, I replied with an apology and said I would not be able to attend it as I had to take my wife out…
A Light Source
Now that I know who Dorje Shugden is, I realize that I was actually first introduced to him about 20 years ago when a Buddhist teacher gave my mother a picture of Dorje Shugden. She brought the picture home, framed it and placed it on our altar. Dorje Shugden has been in my home all…
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…
A Lessening of Afflictive Emotions
My experience with Dorje Shugden consists mainly of a lessening of afflictive emotions. I have been able to let go of my desire for material possessions, and other worldly concerns. I have become more peaceful and happy, and less critical of others. My relationships with family members and colleagues have improved. You can say that…
A Critical State
Dorje Shugden has helped me tremendously in my career. For many months, my company didn’t have any income. When the funds went down to having enough for only one more month, I started to panic. I told my team of the critical state we were in. All of us had to go out to raise…
The Greatest Blessing of All
My experience with Dharmapala Dorje Shugden probably happened a long time ago before I was even aware of him. It was a time when I felt like my whole world was crumbling. Everything I did seemed to cause more problems and life was beginning to seem pointless. The job I had then was heading nowhere…
How A “Bad” Situation Becomes A Blessing
I like to have fun, go clubbing and live luxuriously. I always used to think that I was still young and still had lots of time to have fun and catch up on whatever I needed to do “later”. When I first encountered the Protector, I prayed only for wealth and fame, hoping that I…
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