Dorje Shugden practitioners excluded in Sarnath
Courtesy of Lineageholder from the forum: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?topic=1676.0 As you can see, Shugden practitioners are excluded from the Gelugpa monastery in Sarnarth, the place where Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma for the whole world. It’s shockingly open discrimination in a holy place. Dharma is for everyone, but not according to the Gelugpa monastery there….
Lama Tsongkhapa’s Holy Items
These are holy items still kept in Tibet today: Lama Tsongkhapa’s holy tooth relic Lama Tsongkhapa’s Mala, bell and hat Lama Tsongkhapa’s bowl Kedrup Je’s Yamantaka Statue
Hindu Goddess gives prediction to the Dalai Lama
This is an interesting video. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is given advice by a young girl who is considered an incarnation of a Hindu Goddess. See for yourself and formulate your own thoughts on the prediction. Nechung takes trance according to a very zealous Geshe Dorje, that Dalai Lama will visit China, then everything…
Drepung Shugden Dramas
Drepung has not been quiet during the whole Shugden fiasco. Please check the old posts. But for now, I include a few: The current abbot of Drepung Loseling is Drayab Thobthen Rinpoche is a powerful Shugden practitioner of many lives. He has gone underground with his practice. Another young Tulku named Gongkar Rinpoche in his…
Daknak Rinpoche celebrates Lama Tsongkhapa Day in Taiwan
His Eminence Daknak Rinpoche is Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche’s brother, Daknak Rinpoche has a center in Taiwan called The Chinese Gandenpa Buddhist Center. These are some pictures of their celebration of Lama Tsonghkapa Day in December 2011. For more information about H.E. Daknak Rinpoche: The Opening of a New Dorje Shugden Monastery Kyabje 13th Daknak…
Drepung Monastery
Drepung Monastery, (literally “Rice Heap” monastery), located at the foot of Mount Gephel, is one of the “great three” Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. The other two are Ganden and Sera. Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries and is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, five kilometers from the western suburb of…
Is Dorje Shugden a Demon or a Buddha?
There are many who argue about the state of Dorje Shugden. Traditionalists, consisting of high lamas who received the practice from their masters consider Dorje Shugden an enlightened being, a Buddha on the basis that some of the most eminent Buddhist teachers of the century practice them, and also on the past reincarnations of Dorje…
Trijang Rinpoche’s statue, stupa and oil painting in Trijang Ladrang
Trijang Rinpoche’s statue, stupa and oil painting in Trijang Ladrang, Gaden Monastery, India
Wrathful Dorje Shugden Fire Puja in Shar Gaden
These monks are doing Wrathful Dorje Shugden Fire Puja in Shar Gaden. This puja is very rare and is done once a year officially by Shar Gaden or as requested. It is done to achieve something that is riddled with obstacles.
Refutation of Stephen Schettini
Refutation of Stephen Schettini by Beggar, the parts in black was written by Stephen Schettini, and refuted by Beggar in RED. What saddens me is that so many strong minds are preoccupied with defending or attacking an invisible spirit rather than honing the skeptical empiricism to which the Buddha dedicated his life. The Dorje Shugden…
Love Shugden, Love all Lamas, Heal the world
I have been edging to write this for the longest time to share this view of what has been both draining my well-being as well as empowering my spiritual self to clear the frustration and negative emotions arising from this unfortunate spiritual suppression. Loving Shugden At the early time, entering into the teaching of the…
The Yangdup Puja – 2011
The Yangdup Puja (Wealth/prosperity Generating Puja) is conducted every year at the monastery. It is mainly dedicated to the growth of BuddhaDharma, and generates merits to clear the sufferings of famine in the world. This auspicious event is attended by the monastery’s senior monks, geshes and alumni. It is also dedicated to their long time…
History & Lineage of Dharmapala Dorje Shugden by Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
Please listen to the beautiful talk given by H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche to students regarding the lineage of Dorje Shugden. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche’s student Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen of Los Angeles translates. Great beings such as Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and Geshe Tsultrim Gyeltsen practiced Shugden their whole lives. Masters of their calibre who are scholars, debate masters,…
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…
Dalai Lama’s Talk on Dorje Shugden in Bodhgaya 2012
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s talk on Dorje Shugden during the 32th Kalachakra teaching in Bodhgaya, 5 Jan 2012
Lama Zopa Received Dorje Shugden Initiation from Trijang Rinpoche
Source 1: http://www.fpmt.org/images/stories/organization/announcements/shugden/ILTKtalk-Thirdedit.pdf Source 2: http://www.lamayeshe.com/index.php?sect=article&id=335&chid=1398 I myself took the initiation of Shugden from His Holiness Trijang Rinpoche. There were four of us. Lama Yeshe, Claudio Cipullo, Piero Cerri and myself. However, this initiation can be given to only three people at a time; there cannot be four… - Lama Zopa Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this talk to…
Long Life to Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche & Domo Geshe Rinpoche
A tenshug is a special ritual offered to high lamas to create the necessary merits and conditions for them to extend their lives. When a teacher is manifesting illness or uncertainty in living, students should arrange a tenshug offering done in all it’s completeness. When the teacher lives long, the Buddha Dharma will grow and…
Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche’s First Visit to Shar Gaden
Part 2 His Eminence Kyabje Yongyal Rinpoche is a student of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche and HH Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. He is a very learned master with many practices. He is a most qualified teacher from Serpom and is Serpom Monastery’s first and current abbot. Here he is making his first visit to Shar Gaden Monastery…
Drepung Gomang Monastery Khensur Lobsang Tenpa
The current Drepung Tripa (The Throne Holder) and former Abbot of Drepung Monastery, Khensur Lobsang Tenpa, was born in the year 1938, in Amdo province of Eastern Tibet. He became a monk at the age of 11 and was ordained at Taktsang Lhamo monastery. At the age of 18, he traveled to the south of…
At the Opening of Serpom Monastery
Shugden Strikes Back! Welcome to Serpom Monastery! There are some moments in history that the world looks back on with a sense of awe, and Serpom Monastery’s grand opening is set to become one of them. This auspicious occasion was more than any other monastery opening. It was an inspirational reminder that despite the dark…
Panchen Lama holds religious fairs in Sichuan Province (2005)
The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu presides over a religious activity in Kangding County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province June 17, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama also presides over a religious activity in Litang County of southwest China’s Sichuan Province June 19, 2005. The 11th Panchen Lama made a visit to Sichuan June 12-28,…
Don’t throw away your Ghostbuster’s number just yet
Don’t throw away your Ghostbuster’s number just yet, now you need them more than you think. “After thorough study and research, I realised that it is harmful to follow the Shugden deity, so I stopped worshipping,” said the Dalai Lama to the gathering of around 200,000 disciples from 63 countries in Bodh Gaya in early…
INFORMATION: Urgyen Trinley Dorje
This article about the Karmapa Urgyen Trinley Dorje is featured on our website purely as background information to this article, which compares the Karmapa controversy with that of the Dorje Shugden issue. DorjeShugden.com does not wish to comment on which is the “correct” Karmapa, understanding that this is an internal affair of the Karma Kagyu…
INFORMATION: 17th Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje
This article about the Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje is featured on our website purely as background information to this article, which compares the Karmapa controversy with that of the Dorje Shugden issue. DorjeShugden.com does not wish to comment on which is the “correct” Karmapa, understanding that this is an internal affair of the Karma Kagyu…
Dalai Lama never opposed my recognition of Karmapa: Shamar Rinpoche
South Asia Buddhist Association (SABA) recently commemorated the 900 years of the Karma Kagyu Lineage at the holy monastery of Karmapa International Buddhist Institute in Qutub Institutional Area. This year marks the 900th year since the birth of the first Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa (1110-1193), who founded the lineage of Kagyu in 1139 C.E. iSikkim.com team…
Trouble in the Pure Lands: The Karmapa Controversy
The article below provides a background to the controversy of the 17th Karmapa’s recognition, with some examination into the role being played by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s Office. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.american-buddha.com/trouble.pure.htm) (Editor’s Note: This link appears to have been removed from the…
Struggle for Tibet’s Soul
The article below, as covered by Asia Week magazine, examines the Karmapa controversy, the reasons behind the controversy and the consequences on the Tibetan community from recognising two incarnations. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/asiaweek/magazine/2000/1020/is.tibet.html)
Situ Rinpoche Returns to India
After being barred from entering India, the ban on Tai Situpa Rinpoche was lifted in 1998. He returned to India on 25 August 1998. This article records the occasion, as well as providing a transcript of Tai Situpa’s speech. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.quietmountain.org/links/situ_rinpoche/situ_return.htm)
Top Lama “Banned” from India
The Tibet Information Network reports on the Tai Situpa’s banning from India for alleged anti-Indian activities. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.karmapa.org.nz/news/9/67/Top-Lama-Banned-from-India/)
Reflections on Tai Situ’s India Entry Ban
Glenn H. Mullin comments on the ban that the Indian government imposed on Tai Situpa’s travel and entry into India. Click on the picture below to expand the article for closer reading. (Source: http://www.karmapa.org.nz/news/7/64/Reflections-on-Tai-Situ-s-India-Entry-Ban/)
Letter to H.H. the Dalai Lama from the followers of Karmapa Thaye Dorje
When the 16th Karmapa entered clear light, no one could have suspected how controversial the recognition of the 17th incarnation would become. Yet even as late as April 2011, the issue of who is the real Karmapa has split the Karma Kagyus in two. Here, the supporters of one Karmapa, Thaye Dorje, write to show…
Dorje Shugden at Zululand
Green Tara empowerment in Eshowe. 250 people attending, young and old, with Liberation from Sorrow Prayers translated into isiZulu, so beautifully sung. Our Temple in Zululand has been built by the local people, a ruined garage, transformed into a holy place. People enjoy Geshe-la’s Kadam Dharma presentation and blessings, and receive so much benefit from…
Lama Zopa Worships Trijang Rinpoche’s Stupa
Video of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Phari Rinpoche and Khadro la doing puja in front of Trijang Rinpoche’s stupa in Dharamsala, India His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche is the irrefutable guru of the majority of great Gelug Contemporary masters. Many of the teachings His Holiness the Dalai Lama passes on now is from Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche….
The Dalai Lama speaks about Dorje Shugden (again) at Kalachakra in Bodhgaya
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s talk on Dorje Shugden during the 32th Kalachakra teaching in Bodhgaya, 5 Jan 2012 Extracted from: http://www.dorjeshugden.com/forum/index.php?topic=1571. Thank you HH Dalai Lama – for saying that it’s up to us whether we practise or not. From the article below, I’d just like to draw attention to a few points…
China Uses 60th TAR Anniversary to Undermine Dalai Lama
In this article about the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), Dorje Shugden is mentioned in connection with Kensur Lungrik Namgyal, the 101st Gaden Tripa who joined Shar Gaden after completing his tenure as the Gaden Tripa (head of the Gelug lineage). Click on the pictures below to expand the article for closer…
Nyirtoe
by Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang KYE! Manjushri in angry form, You are the hero in terrifying role. Main of my powerful war gods, You are the mighty Dorje Shugden. Affectionate when cultivated, You treat the commitment-abiding like a son (or daughter). Powerful when beseeched, Your ferocity is swifter than lightening…
Letter to H.H. the Dalai Lama by Shamar Rinpoche
Date: 20 June 2000 Your Holiness, The controversy of the two Karmapas has caused considerable dissension within Tibetan Buddhism, not to mention confusion in the outside world. In this letter, I humbly explain the reason for my position in the matter and respectfully propose a convenient way to solve the problem that should be satisfactory…
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