dorjeshugden.com
About Dorje Shugden => General Discussion => Topic started by: kris on June 30, 2012, 05:52:33 PM
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I have just searched Android apps store (http://play.google.com (http://play.google.com)) and Apple App Store, and there is no Dorje Shugden related apps.
What do you think of an mobile app to help the spread the King Dorje Shugden? If there is such app, what kind of feature you would like to see?
History/Lineage? Comics? Images? May be a link to the shop.dorjeshugden.com ?
Any comments?
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I have just searched Android apps store ([url]http://play.google.com[/url] ([url]http://play.google.com[/url])) and Apple App Store, and there is no Dorje Shugden related apps.
What do you think of an mobile app to help the spread the King Dorje Shugden? If there is such app, what kind of feature you would like to see?
History/Lineage? Comics? Images? May be a link to the shop.dorjeshugden.com ?
Any comments?
Off the top of my head, I reckon it should feature the following:
1. The 5 forms of Dorje Shugden as downloadable image files.
2. The 5 mantras of each form as a downloadable sound files - perhaps even ringtones!.
3. A chat function whereby one can "find" and link to like minded people over the phone.
4. A shopping "page" whereby one can purchase online through one's phone (like buying apps)
5. A video file of Dorje Shugden An Illustrated Story like the one found in this website.
6. Funky Wallpapers of Dorje Shugden
I think this would be a great way to tap into a market that is fast gaining ground with the onset of smart phones and tabs... Perfect way to share information through a different media which will penetrate the younger generation too. After all, exposure to knowledge is a powerful tool!
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I think the online shop would be a very popular feature together with the image files.
A short write-up about DS with a link to the Illustrated Story would be useful.
How about the video on Oracles?
Definitely the history of DS.
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If there is an apps for Dorje Shugden, I would like to have it as an online game.
I believe everyone has heard of 'angry bird'? It is a very simple game, in Feb 2011 there were 200 million followers and downloaded at least 75 million times. A game can be developed to have Dorje Shugden as a hero coming from the far far away snow mountain, his mission is to fight with the demons, spirits, maras and protect his kingdom (Tsongkapa's doctrine). Dorje Shugden's weapon will be the sword he holds in his hand. As the gamer progresses to a higher level, the gamer will be able to recruit the entourage such as Kache Marpo, Namka Barzin, etc.
Same concept of Angry Bird can be adopted to market this online game. Gamer can download a free version with limited function or they can pay to upgrade to a full version. A promotional item can later become a revenue generated 'business' to support further the spreading of DS.
It will be nice to see Dorje Shugden in action. :)
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If there is an apps for Dorje Shugden, I would like to have it as an online game.
I believe everyone has heard of 'angry bird'? It is a very simple game, in Feb 2011 there were 200 million followers and downloaded at least 75 million times. A game can be developed to have Dorje Shugden as a hero coming from the far far away snow mountain, his mission is to fight with the demons, spirits, maras and protect his kingdom (Tsongkapa's doctrine). Dorje Shugden's weapon will be the sword he holds in his hand. As the gamer progresses to a higher level, the gamer will be able to recruit the entourage such as Kache Marpo, Namka Barzin, etc.
Same concept of Angry Bird can be adopted to market this online game. Gamer can download a free version with limited function or they can pay to upgrade to a full version. A promotional item can later become a revenue generated 'business' to support further the spreading of DS.
It will be nice to see Dorje Shugden in action. :)
Wow, this is a very good idea, just like Angry Bird, it is a very simple catapult game and look now, how many people get attracted to it? It has become so famous that now you can see all sort of merchandise selling all over the world, there is Shirt, Sandals, pillow, cap, all these are the things we use at home.
Hehe, I can’t imagine how Dorje Shugden will be like when he is to make into game, must be very cute and interesting. Oh ya, we can even create a simple story line for the game series, when the people play through the game, they are indirectly learning about Dorje Shugden background, and when the time this game get famous, oops, Dorje Shugden’s merchandise is all around the world as well, isn’t this interesting to see Dorje Shugden everywhere?
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Kris, I love your idea of Mobile Apps for Dorje Shugden. It is so cool, practicable and will outreach many young and old people alike effortlessly and fast globally. We need to find Mobile Apps Developer to materialise this project. Apart from spreading DS far and wide using this method we can also generate big money to further promote DS. You are so creative Kris.
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Hey, great idea to have DS mobile apps! It's the in thing at this point of time where everyone uses it very often. No doubt we will need to market this proposed app far and wide.
I like Carpenter's idea too make it into an interesting DS game too. This can reach to the younger group too! Wow! Just cannot imagine the excitement to see many children, young and old aldults on DS game. Imagine them sitting at roadside cafes, coffee houses, bus stops, eateries, anywhere playing them!!
Again imagine having Dorje Shugden pops out each time someone wants to download games! Hmmm...we can have a game on the activity of distribution DS images among the game players to compete.
Thank you Kris!
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I think the app should have:
1. Ten reasons why Dorje Shugden is a Buddha
2. The spiritual lineage of Dorje Shugden
3. The incarnation lineage of Dorje Shugden, then when you click you can access short biographies
4. Trailer of the Illustrated Story with option to make a small donation to download the rest
5. Samples of the comic book in all the languages with option to make a small donation to download the rest
6. Different places where Dorje Shugden is practised
7. Some of the brochures in printable format
8. Access to some phone wallpapers. Maybe live ones (where the fire moves or something), I know some phones now support that
9. Some of the prayers so we have our sadhanas on the go
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Yeah, the game idea is a very good idea! I thought about it sometimes ago it will actually make Dorje Shugden as the SUPERHERO of our time, just like his mission here in this very time. On the marketing level, the Tagline "The Uncommon Protector of Our Time" sound so cool! I am sure many youngsters or even old folks like me would get very addicted!
Of course on the practical side, it would be good if its fun and educational. Just like what other have mentioned. Maybe eBook, illustration on Dorje Shugden life story for download and learning purposes would be very good? As well as images and online shops are all very good ideas!
On the fun side, just like the app "Draw something". we have a game site, a question will be asked but you have to answer through your drawing. and you can signed up in this very forum to become a participant in the game. so we can question one another and learn through that. I think it will be very educational and fun too!
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Dear Jessie,
I would like that Mobile App to be an additive game:
(1) it will make Dorje Shugden famous and popular just like Angry Birds
(2) the popularity of this mobile app will bring in money which will then be used to
support DS practioners, monestaries and tempers alike !!
And why stop at Android? Have one version for iPhones and iPad too!!
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I think it would be really cool to have a Dorje Shugden phone app. ;D
It would be great if the app include the following.
1. Dorje Shugden’s history and iconography of all five forms.
2. The latest updates regarding the ban and Dorje Shugden.
3. Videos about Dorje Shugden
4. Games (Educational),
- Puzzle for kids
- Quiz for kids / adults
- Action game (Dorje Shugden versus Evil Spirits)
If there is an apps for Dorje Shugden, I would like to have it as an online game.
I believe everyone has heard of 'angry bird'? It is a very simple game, in Feb 2011 there were 200 million followers and downloaded at least 75 million times. A game can be developed to have Dorje Shugden as a hero coming from the far far away snow mountain, his mission is to fight with the demons, spirits, maras and protect his kingdom (Tsongkapa's doctrine). Dorje Shugden's weapon will be the sword he holds in his hand. As the gamer progresses to a higher level, the gamer will be able to recruit the entourage such as Kache Marpo, Namka Barzin, etc.
Same concept of Angry Bird can be adopted to market this online game. Gamer can download a free version with limited function or they can pay to upgrade to a full version. A promotional item can later become a revenue generated 'business' to support further the spreading of DS.
It will be nice to see Dorje Shugden in action.
5. Chat for sharing ideas and knowledge.
6. Music for download (Mantras of various Buddhas)
7. Pictures, cool Buddha pictures for wallpaper
8. A map which shows in which part of the world Dorje Shugden are currently being practice.
9. Dorje Shugden’s and other sadhanas for download.
10. Merchandise Shop – E-Shop where all the merchandise can be purchased here.
- An idea for new merchandise. How about a torch light? I’ve recently come across a really cool torch light. It is small and handy with laser pointer, UV light and stuff. What is amazing is that when I turned on the torch light, a logo of a company shines out with color and all for advertisement purpose. I was like, WOAH! :o This is cool! Imagine when you shine a torch light, Dorje Shugden’s image light the way? :)
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We can have prayers for easy mobile readings, images of holy beings, history, lineages, comics, mayb add in the controversy as optional. As for games, what about a super shugden hero fight and killing our mental afflictions, desires, greed, anger, ignorance, hatred and the mongoose can also function as jewel grabber. Dont for DS weapons. The game is exclusive goodies at $1.99.
Dont forget to add in a zigsaw puzzle for kids to form an image of DS...mayb a peaceful or cartoon one.
I wonder if this small app can contain so many information.?
:)
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This is a great idea to have android or iphone apps for Dorje Shugden. I will love to have the user friendly ways to read the post in DorjeShugden.com via mobile phone.
Information that I would like to have includes new updates, who is DS, the history, the lineage, videos on DS, FAQ, prayers, photos. A link to eShop will be useful.
As of games, I am not a game person. However, would be good to be able to have fun quiz on facts related to Dorje Shugden. :)
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I love this Mobile App idea. However, I hate the idea of reducing a holy being into a computer game. I am sorry but I feel that such an idea would reduce the sanctity of the Protector just so the pimply, teenage gaming community would come to know about Dorje Shugden. I believe an online graphic novel would be better idea. You know, the type that would scroll and transition between each panel of the comic. However, there are many concepts for the game.
As an adult, I would be most interested in the Dorje Shugden puja app. It will have nice graphics that will show the puja text in a language of the user and an option to hear the monks chanting it in Tibetan. Now, that's really great and people can be anywhere and perform a Dorje Shugden Kangsol. Other apps and videos of the various aspects of Dorje Shugden would be most welcomed. I just like the puja on-the-go app. Now, that is something that would be most helpful for my practice as a modern practitioner.
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I like the mobile app idea a lot too and I share the same feeling with big uncle on having a Dorje Shugden puja app instead of making a computer game. It would also be good to have audiobooks on Dorje Shugden bio, etc. Yes the DS mantra chanting should also be made available as an app to enable non-Tibetan listener learn the correct pronunciation. Looking forward to see an app in the App Store soon.
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A smartphone/tab apps should constantly be updated and have new features. It should also prompt people to want to launch the app to get more news and updates. It should fulfill the needs of people.
It would be handy to have an app which does the following:-
1. Prayers in well sorted categories. This way I don't have to carry my prayer book around.
2. News and updates on the happenings concerning Dorje Shugden. Something like Mashable or Pulse would be great. Makes it easy to read on smaller screens. Facebook/twitter integration for easy sharing.
3. A resources section perhaps in video format with guides and updated teachings on making offerings to DS, setting up altars, and more.
4. An animated DS meditation in 3D animation or motion graphics to aid visualization
5. A virtual altar which I can make daily virtual offerings to DS. (don't know if that is cheating or what ;D )
The comic book is great as an app, however i have downloaded the pdf version and it works well too on my ipad.
Hope there will be a great app on DS which will constantly aid my daily practice and understanding more in the near future. Keep my fingers crossed!
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I have just searched Android apps store ([url]http://play.google.com[/url] ([url]http://play.google.com[/url])) and Apple App Store, and there is no Dorje Shugden related apps.
What do you think of an mobile app to help the spread the King Dorje Shugden? If there is such app, what kind of feature you would like to see?
History/Lineage? Comics? Images? May be a link to the shop.dorjeshugden.com ?
Any comments?
I would like to access all the PRAYERS from this app. And would be excellent if this app allows you to CHAT/CONNECT with other Dorje Shugden practitioners around the world YEAH :))) Perhaps something like FB app or TWITTER for MOBILE?
But yes yes pls pls have all the prayers and set up for PUJAS in there so wherever we go we can just turn our mobile/ipad/smart phones on and walah... instant prayer book and we should be able to send these prayers to people too. How exciting.
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I think that it would be a great idea to spread Lord Dorje Shugden's practise, the other day i bumped into a Dorje Shugden puzzle game app in play store, it's one of the very brilliant ways to bring Lord Dorje Shugden to more people.
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I have just downloaded the Dorje Shugden photo puzzle. Is a normal puzzle game. But i think is a good idea too to introduce Dorje Shugden thru games, when we play the puzzle, we will be looking at Dorje Shugden photo all the time and it is a blessing to us.
If can have mobile apps for Dorje Shugden:
1. i think a DS divination board would be cool. So anyone that have problem can do divination and at the same time, mantra being introduce to the one that ask for divination.
2. The graphic novel of Dorje Shugden can be a free ebook for people to download at Play Store.
3. I like Aurore idea of a virtual altar, especially for those that always travel, can always hv a nice altar to do sadhanas. Maybe can allow one to choose what to have on an altar and brief explaination about those items on the altar too.
4. An audio to teach us how to pronounce the mantra correctly and also a worksheet to help keep track of the mantra count.
5. As Dorje Pakmo suggestion of action game, DS power will depend on the number of mantra one has collected. The mantra will b use to fight the evil spirit or help those in need. Maybe the background of the story will be the 6 realms.
To bring the Dorje Shugden to the younger generations, we need to use the modern technologies. The younger generations are very IT????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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With the advent of smartphones, so many applications have become available for the benefit of users! It is a necessity if not a must to own smartphone nowadays. The smartphone technology allows information to be disseminated quickly and conveniently throughout the world.
It is a briliant idea to tap into the smartphone platform to spread Dorje Shugden! There are simply so many ideas for us to spread the Dorje Shugden lineage!
However, right now, it is the lifting of the ban on Dorje Shugden that we or the community of Dorje Shugden followers should focus on. And this is urgent!
I pray that Lord Dorje Shugden blesses us to come up quickly with an application that will inform the world clearly and effectively about the ban on Dorje Shugden practice, the sufferings of Dorje Shugden followers and the "hypocritic and false" Dalai Lama. This application if it is made available, will be one of the most effective tools to bring down the ban on Dorje Shugden! We can make it go viral!
Thousands of great applications - commercial or non-commercial have been developed on the smartphone platform. I am very certain that the proposed application above is achievable.
Kris, thanks for your excellent proposal for this application!