Domo Rinpoche's monastery in Phedong attacked!

[Q]

What everyone shared here is all very true... the ban has created so much trouble within the Gelug lineage. It not only cause a break in the lineage, but it has bread so much schism, and greed.

Look at how the Tharpa Choling monks behave. Their greed has lead them to forcibly claim the monastery. On top of that, I was told they were not cooperative with the police and refused to abide by the law while they occupied the monastery. What a shame...

I truly fear that if the ban is not lifted soon, this would be the age where Buddhism is destroyed from within... and the Gelugpa lineage would come to an end in our generation.

[brian]

I can't believe i am reading this. it is really unbelievable for such things to happen. Why would they be doing this to fellow Sangha? why would they want to inflict harm to another fellow human being? Even police are not doing anything because of corruption? It is near unbelievable such things can happen in this age of information. Why would they not be afraid of and won't they worried about being exposed?

[icy]

[icy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6ocZlwcYkc

On May 18, 2014 at 3:30pm, a group of 40 monks and laypeople from Tharpa Choling in Kalimpong, forced their way into Gaden Choling in Phedong. They have continued to occupy the Gaden Choling premises and claim that the monastery belongs to them. Despite police attempts at mediation, they have refused to leave the premises.

This is the video of the actual break-in, shot by one of the monks who, during the commotion, had the presence of mind to start recording on his mobile phone. As you can see, the monks and laypeople from Tharpa Choling were not given access to Gaden Choling, and had to climb over the wall to gain entry. Those in Gaden Choling were overwhelmed by the number of people who forced their way in; there was no way they could have defended themselves against the number of people who broke in.

[dsiluvu]

It is astonishing that such an illegal takeover by using muscle and money power should take place in a democratic country with total disregard of the law of the land and blatant breach of Article 15 of the Indian Constitution even as the matter is sub judice. This Monastery is the only one in the Kalimpong area that has not given up its tradition of propitiating Dorje Shugden and it houses a very ancient and holy statue of the deity and other sacred images which were installed there by the 1st Domo Geshe Rinpoche Ngawang Kalsang more than eighty-five years ago. (Email received by DorjeShugden.com from Domo Geshe Rinpoche’s parents.)
http://www.dorjeshugden.com/all-articles/features/breaking-news-domo-geshe-rinpoches-monastery-in-phedong-attacked/

This is so disgusting to watch! What on earth has Monks and Tibetans become? They are criminals and they are not even afraid of the laws of the land they are being given in kind by India to stay in! IS THIS HOW DALAI LAMA FOLLOWERS AND SUPPORTERS BEHAVE? What kind of representation are they giving? Really it is too much, this is a crime and they ought to be arrested if they haven't yet! India should not stand aside and tolerate these kind of disrespect and injustice! They are like hooligans and trouble makers... and it seems like this is the true colours of followers of Dalai Lama, and definitely not of a democratic society!

If not, then why doesn't the CTA or the Dalai Lama advice kindly to these people to stop causing trouble and harm to others? Their silence shows they definitely approve of it and also encourages it, that is why these people can be so brave! 

[Midakpa]

It is incredible that this type of illegal action can happen in a democratic country. Other Shugden monasteries must rally around Gaden Choling now. I hope the matter can be resolved in a peaceful manner. Violence and monks fighting is the last thing we want. May the ban be lifted and Dorje Shugden's practice spread for the benefit of mankind.

[DharmaSpace]

It is very shocking to see how Buddhism has degenerated in the hands of a segment of people who claim to practice buddhism. How can people who call themselves Buddhist, forcibly enter other people’s premises and create problems.

The video is so very clear, lay people and monks from Tharpa Choling have invaded the premises of Gaden Choling how can they do that? What spirituality are they practicing to disturb monks who are doing puja for the previous care taker?

This is a very clear sign of degeneration plus a clear side effect of enforcing an archaic ban that no one wants and brings no benefit. Mother India the birthplace of Buddhism please take note of such thuggery that is happening to the 2nd largest democracy in the world. It is a tarnish to India as a country of tolerance and spirituality.

Please help us expose these non Buddhists who use Buddhism as a means to just find a living and to feed their self centredness. 

[christine V]

Was worried for the monk in Gaden Choling, not sure what are the latest news.

To the monks of Tharpa Choling, i think they are very greedy. They took side to what they think is easy for them. 1st choose the false candidate , 2nd trying to stop 3rd the Domo Geshe's enthronement ceremony and now occupying the Gaden Choling by force.

If they are so devoted to Dalai Lama, they should not even come near to Gaden Choling not to say they are now occupying it forcefully. And, Domo Geshe is known to be practicing Dorje Shugden for his reincarnation, if they believed what the Dalai Lama said, that Dorje Shugden is a spirit , then based on this fact, there should not be reincarnation of Domo Geshe, so why they bother to search for the reincarnate. 

Their actions are purely acting out of greedy, greedy to have occupy wealth of Domo Geshe Rinpoche.
Shame on them who involved in this acts.

[icy]

This is the mentality of some Tibetans which made them so backward. No wonder they lost their country and are unable to regain their homeland. This is due to their collective karma ripening. How they have degenerated and use force to occupy their Lama's monastery and transgress their commitments to their Lama. What a shame.   

[pgdharma]

The behavior and actions by the monks at Tharpa Choling are shameful. How can anyone attack Domo Geshe Rinpoche’s Monastery in Phedong unless they are “nuts”, stupid or funded by the CTA.  Lately there is so much violence, attacks, harm, death threats by HHDL followers and supporters against DS practitioners. If the ban is not lifted soon and the truth revealed, more DS practitioners will be hurt and harm. I hope  HHDL will advise his followers to stop causing so much harm to DS practitioners and prevent bloodshed before its too late!

[bonfire]

Actions speak louder than words.
Actions of the followers affect the reputation of their leader.

What actions:
1. intolerance of other's spiritual beliefs
2. intolerance leading to the persecution of the followers
3. and to efforts made to annihilate their beliefs
2. in turn leading to acts of aggression and violence.

Is this one's spiritual practice?
This is not Buddhism anymore it is thugness, nothing to do AT ALL with a spiritual practice.

[Losang_Tenpa]

Here is a way for you to directly support the monks that have been attacked at Domo Geshe Rinpoche's monastery in India.
 
Many of us can not go to the protests, or assist in other ways, but this may be something we can all support. 

Please give what you can or share on your page. This monastery houses one of the most sacred statues of Dorje Shugden and it will surely be destroyed if this monastery is lost to these people.

Here is the Facebook link to the current fundraiser. Over $500 has been raised in the first hour!
These monks need our help!!!

https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/4o3D2/ab/5ARhd?psid=af0b7e3f7d1b4965bbda0174db0e52ee&fb_ref=share__5kzVf

[jamyang_sonam]

It is a dismal to see that the former student of previous incarnation of Domo Geshe Rinpoche attacked Gaden Choling, this is such a betrayal to their Guru, beside created such a heavy karma for themself by harming another Sangha.

Such actions shows their degenerated practice of Buddhism and Dharma, they are no different with thugs only in robe, what will the world see Monks and Buddhist? The Tharpa Choling Monks actions not only smear the status of Buddhist, but directly smearing the name of H.H Dalai Lama, and the CTA, because they support H.H, yet acted barbarically towards another monasteries and fellow Sangha.

I personally feel the Indian Government and the Police force around Gaden Choling should take serious action against those who trespass illegally.

[Losang_Tenpa]

Here is a way for you to directly support the monks that have been attacked at Domo Geshe Rinpoche's monastery in India.
 
Many of us can not go to the protests, or assist in other ways, but this may be something we can all support. 

Please give what you can or share on your page. This monastery houses one of the most sacred statues of Dorje Shugden and it will surely be destroyed if this monastery is lost to these people.

Here is the Facebook link to the current fundraiser. Over $500 has been raised in the first hour!
These monks need our help!!!

https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/4o3D2/ab/5ARhd?psid=af0b7e3f7d1b4965bbda0174db0e52ee&fb_ref=share__5kzVf

I forget to mention, you can use credit card or paypal.

[Thom]

Prosecute Dalia and his Tibetan Mafia thugs to the full extent of the law, Old bob will drop his drawers when he is served with a summons to appear in court to answer for inciting Hate Mongering as his crime against humanity,
At least the gun laws in India are not as liberal as they are in the USA. Best to report the thugs in the west , we know who you are and so do the Police, Deportation is their coming event if they even think for a moment of attacking any of us.