foundation on which Buddhists are taught to study, learn and practice the Dharma, which is to challenge what is being taught and only accept if it makes sense to the logical mind and benefits sentient beings as a whole.

It is because of this liberating method of practice that Buddhadharma flourished all over the world in the 21st century where modern minds study the Dharma as a way to attain liberation and to live with greater harmony and happiness.

The Dorje Shugden controversy and ban has caused a negative impact on the minds of practitioners as it does contradict the principals of Buddha’s teachings. The violence propagated and practiced through the ban is disheartening and during this time of great doubt towards religions, we should not add fuel to fire.

Although this obstacle in the form of Dorje Shugden’s ban may hinder the progress of the Dharma, i do not believe that it will prevail because on the founndati

I wonder though, if samsara is that simple, that samsaric beings can be driven purely by logical thought. I think even with information technology “flattening” the world so to speak, to bring “information” to a vast number of people, logical argument is only one of the many ways to sway samsaric beings’ minds.

In this case, we are dealing with at least three distinct and inter-dependent forces which shape the minds of the Tibetans – the spiritual, the politics and the culture, and we know this is certainly not all logic.

While this article, and many other articles on the blog, tackle the spiritual with consistent and thoughtful arguments, I think it will only play a part, albeit an important one (nothing is unimportant in this inter-dependent world), to hasten the lifting of the ban. Indeed it could be the very catalyst but we can’t predict this

We also cannot use logic to counter the moves made by HH the Dalai Lama. After all, we logically understand that Enlightenment is when you are “not a sucker of (the logic of) four plus four is eight”. But for most of us, I do understand that it is the best we can do now.

In conclusion, I must say that while this blog is informative, I believe that what could eventually sway the Tibetan diaspora is not the force of logic but the human tales of hardship, suffering, family squabbles, violence and even death. The realization that all of this is rather unnecessary and counter-productive to the Tibetan spiritual, political and cultural cause. Just like the Chinese diaspora has in recent times “protected” the Chinese culture better than that in China, I pray that this realization comes about the soonest for the Tibetans before it is too late.

There is also this thought – that the time has come for “Tibetan Buddhism” to leave the cradle of Tibetans and now is the turning point. Perhaps, perhaps, …

Thus, it is also the same premise that it is not one’s position to tell someone to stop one’s faith and practise. And I believe this no matter who the enforcer is. Any government or leader who enforces punishment if one does not conform when it comes to religious choices should not be in power.

And people who believe should not be swayed by evil others like CTA. Keep the practise even if in private.

The very basics of Buddhism teaches that our destiny, our death, how we die, how we suffer is highly dependant and governed by our karma. To say that through doing a mass practise of Dorje Shugden will lead to a decrease in the life expectancy of His Holiness defeats the very fundamentals that you are your own saviour – that what you do in and with your life will determine the course of your life and your future lives.

If an attained master such as His Holiness can be affected by people practising Dorje Shugden, then why are all the other attained lamas who are non-DS practitioners not affected by the practise of Dorje Shugden? Only the Dalai Lama is affected? Makes no sense. Also, it would mean that Trijang Rinpoche, Pabongkha Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe, Domo Geshe Rinpoche will all contribute to the shortening of His Holiness’s life.. that would consider them breaking their vows, no? It would mean that the 8 verses of thought transformation is not being practised. So why has it been a core practise in Vajrayana Buddhism? Also, when merit is dedicated, usually there would be a dedication to the long life of His Holiness. So, why contradict if these lamas really wanted to “harm” His Holiness.

Additionally, if Dorje Shugden was really bad, the Karmapa wouldn’t have asked the statue of Guru Dragpo with Dharmapala Shugden being pressed down under the statue’s feet to be removed. See here:

http://www.dorjeshugden.com/all-articles/the-controversy/karmapa/

… The 16th Karmapa also said that “in the future you will definitely need to rely on this deity.”

These are accounts from the Sungbum of Kyabje Dagom Rinpoche’s. Through implementation of the ban and the claim that Dorje Shugden is an evil spirit, does it also mean that the Karmapa is wrong for protecting Dorje Shugden in this way?

Except in poor countries where illiteracy level is still very high, there is no way for the people in power to spread lies without any logical supportive information.

This article has put forward all the logical arguments to counter the fake justifications for the ban of Dorje Shugden practice. It is very clear and straight forward. Only those who shut their hearts, due to certain reasons or worldly benefits, will still believe or uphold the lies. Some are just too afraid, thus joined the bandwagon of discriminating DS practitioners.

So much unnecessary sufferings. The ban must come down.

The above paragraph from this article is the most profound definition of Buddhism that I have ever read. From this definition this article provides evidence that the BAN on Dorje Shugden is without basis and with the simple understanding of Karma, Samsara and reincarnation, it is impossible to believe that Dorje Shugden is a ”demon” as proclaimed by HHDL.

Although I am grateful to the HHDL for introducing Buddhism to a great part of the world, it is beyond me to understand His reason for the BAN.

Not only is the BAN illogical and not within the concepts of Buddhism in its general context, it is also frightening that in order to ”RIGHT” a wrong, so much harm is generated to the practitioners of Dorje Shugden lineage.

Details and knowledge expounded in this article will keep my faith in Dorje Shugden stronger and work to have the BAN lifted.